Hot on the heels of the Toyota world wide recall we hear that another Japanese manufacturer is suffering from the ignomony of a widespread product recall.<\/p>\n
Honda in the UK has announced a recall of the Honda Jazz model produced between 2002 and 2008 so that electric window master switches can be checked.<\/p>\n
Honda say that “the master switch in the driver’s door can malfunction when exposed to large amounts of liquid ingress”<\/p>\n
That’s Honda-speak for getting wet.<\/p>\n
If the driver’s window is left open during heavy rain,\u00a0water can leak on to the electic mechanism and can be a smoke and fire risk. Although it is understood that there are no reported health and safety incidents in Australia, apparently such an incident has allegedly led to the death of a two year old girl in South Africa last year, according to British media reports.<\/p>\n
Apparently all recalled cars will be fixed with a waterproof skirt that will prevent further water getting in.<\/p>\n
It is reported that over 650,00 Honda Jazz models are being recalled world wide.<\/p>\n