Honda Recalling 1.79 Million Vehicles Worldwide For Safety Issues
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Honda Motor said on Tuesday it was recalling 1.79 million vehicles worldwide in four separate campaigns, including some linked to reported fires. The recalls cover 1.4 million vehicles in the United States. The Japanese automaker said one recall covers 268,000 2002-2006 model year CR-V vehicles in the United States to replace power window master switches. Honda said there had been no reported injuries, but 16 fires reported related to the issue.
Honda conducted a prior recall of the power window master switches in 2012. The new recall is in response to moisture-related failures of switches repaired under the previous campaign.
One recall covers 268,000 2002-2006 model year CR-V vehicles in the United States to replace power window master switches.
Honda is also recalling about 735,000 U.S. 2018-2020 Accord, Accord Hybrid and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles to update the Body Control Module software. A programming flaw could disrupt communication causing illumination of several warning lights and malfunction of electronic components, it said, including “the rearview camera display, turn signals and windshield wipers.”
Honda is also issuing two recalls covering 430,000 U.S. vehicles in 22 U.S. states and the District of Columbia with significant road salt use to inspect and potentially replace front driveshafts. Both are in response to possible breakage of the drive shafts due to corrosion. No injuries have been reported in relation any of the recalls, the company said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific vehicle models are affected by the recall concerning the power window master switches?
Which specific vehicle models are affected by the recall concerning the power window master switches?
The recall for power window master switches affects 268,000 2002-2006 model year CR-V vehicles in the United States. This issue has led to 16 reported fires, though no injuries.
Q.What is the reason for recalling the 2018-2020 Accord and Insight vehicles?
What is the reason for recalling the 2018-2020 Accord and Insight vehicles?
Honda is recalling approximately 735,000 U.S. Accord, Accord Hybrid, and Insight vehicles to update their Body Control Module software. A programming flaw could disrupt communication and cause malfunctions in electronic components like the rearview camera and turn signals.
Q.Have there been any reported injuries linked to the various safety issues in these recalls?
Have there been any reported injuries linked to the various safety issues in these recalls?
No injuries have been reported in relation to any of the recalls mentioned by Honda. This includes the power window master switch issue, the Body Control Module software flaw, and the front driveshaft corrosion problem.
Q.Which vehicles are being recalled due to possible driveshaft corrosion and where are these recalls focused?
Which vehicles are being recalled due to possible driveshaft corrosion and where are these recalls focused?
Honda is recalling 430,000 U.S. Vehicles in 22 states and the District of Columbia with significant road salt use. The recall is to inspect and potentially replace front driveshafts due to possible breakage from corrosion.