KUALA LUMPUR: Honda Malaysia has announced a proactive product recall involving the City, City Hatchback, HR-V and BR-V vehicles.
Honda Malaysia said the recall was a precautionary safety measure to inspect the nut tightening on the vehicles' ACG terminal of engine harness.
This may cause poor contact terminal and battery malfunction which may lead to engine halt while driving or unable to start the engine after the car stops.
"The models affected are 1,068 units of City 2021 Year Model and City Hatchback 2022 Year Model," it said in a statement today.
Honda Malaysia said the recall was also to inspect the tightening of bolt earth grounding that might lead to loose wire harnesses.
"This may cause poor contact terminal and may result in engine halt while driving or unable to start the engine after the car stops.
"The models affected are 343 units of HR-V 2020 Year Model and 116 units of BR-V 2021 Year Model," it said.
Honda Malaysia apologised for the inconvenience caused to the affected customers and reassured that all current production and selling models were not affected in the recall.
As of today, the company confirmed that there were no incidences of crashes or injuries caused by the issue reported in Malaysia.
"All affected customers will be informed via notification letters, which will include details of the product recall.
"The inspection, repair and replacement of the affected parts are free of charge and all costs related to this recall activity will be borne by Honda Malaysia," it added.