PETALING JAYA: Honda Malaysia is extending its product recall to 419 units of the Civic Type R to replace the Takata front airbag inflators as part of its ongoing proactive measures to ensure customer safety.
The recall involves the replacement of Takata driver and passenger front airbag inflators of the Civic Type R (2007 – 2008 Year Model and 2010 Year Model).
The company would like to emphasise that all its current selling models are not affected and that it will continue to uphold transparency and stringent controls to ensure customer safety.
Honda Malaysia assures customers that safety is the company’s priority and regrets the inconvenience caused. Honda Malaysia reiterates the importance of replacing the defective Takata front airbag inflators urgently as they may deploy with excessive internal pressure when activated.
The airbag inflator casing might rupture, which may result in injury or fatality of the driver and passenger.
All affected customers will be informed via a notification letter, which will include details of the recall. Customers who receive the notification are strongly advised to urgently bring the letter and their vehicles to the nearest authorised Honda dealer for inspection and replacement.
The letter will be sent and replacement works will be carried out once the parts are ready and Honda Malaysia will bear the cost of parts and labour charges related to this recall.
Vehicle owners can check their vehicle recall status through any of these methods:
• Log on to www.honda.com.my or www.productrecall.honda.com.my
• Call Honda Toll Free number 1-800-88-2020
• Visit the nearest Honda Authorised Service Centres
• Go to any of the selected Petronas Stations
• Go to the Mobile Hub in selected shopping malls
