KUALA LUMPUR: Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd today announced a product recall for battery sensor failure and defective door mirror component affecting its Odyssey and Accord models.
The product recall affects 20,233 units of Accord year 2013-2016 year model.
The auto company said the battery sensor failure is due to inaccurate forming on the printed circuit board (PCB) in the battery sensor during its production process, which may cause electrical short circuit of the sensor, and possibilities of smoke coming from the hood or, in the worst case, a fire.
Further, Honda Malaysia also said there is a defective door mirror component issue which may cause affected door mirror to retract during driving or parking.
This is due to inconsistent surface treatment of the movable contact area inside the door mirror retracting switch.
Models affected are 27,912 units of Accord year 2013-2016 model and 971 units of Odyssey year 2014-2017 model.
To date, the replacement parts availability is at 50 per cent for both the battery sensor and the defective door mirror component.
"Affected customers are advised to make an appointment with any of the 91 Honda authorised dealers to replace the parts as the stocks are sufficient for current replacement requirements," the auto company said in a statement.
However, the company has assured that there are no incidence of fire, crashes or injuries related to these issues reported in Malaysia to date.
"Honda is taking this preemptive measure to ensure customer safety.
"All affected failed sensors and defective door mirror components will be replaced with the rectified components,” it said.
Honda Malaysia said all other current selling models are not affected by this product recall.
All affected customers will be informed via notification letters, which will include details of the product recall.
Customers who receive the letter are advised to send their vehicles to the nearest Honda authorised dealer for inspection and replacement.
Any charges related to the product recall will be borne by Honda Malaysia.