Honda recalls Jazz, City and CR-V units over power window problems

MANILA, Philippines - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. recently announced a voluntary recall of some Honda Fit (Jazz in the Philippines), City and CR-V models to replace the power window master switch assembly with countermeasure parts.

Consequently, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) would like to inform its customers that a total of 19,143 units of combined Yr. ‘05-’07 Honda Jazz, Yr. ‘06-’08 City and Yr. ‘05-’06 CR-V models are included in the safety measure.

The silicon component commonly found in air fresheners or automotive cleaning agents, etc. enters into the power window master switch. This accelerates wear in the contact area and over time, wear particles accumulate between the power source and ground of the unit switch. The resin material of the unit switch is then heated and carbonized. This may cause smoke and in worst case, partial burning of the window switch cover. No accidents or injuries have been reported related to this defect. With the total safety of Honda vehicle users as priority at all times, HCPI is taking the voluntary recall to replace the power window master switch assembly of affected units. (Kindly refer to the website listed below for complete list of affected Jazz, City and CR-V models, with respective frame numbers.)

Letters of notice have been sent to concerned Jazz, City and CR-V owners starting yesterday. To conduct the voluntary recall in an orderly manner, customers are requested to call their respective dealers or the Honda Hotline at 1-800-1000-Honda (46632) or (02) 857-7240 and visit the Honda Philippines website, www.hondaphil.com, for inquiries and details of scheduling. Replacement of affected parts will be carried out in all 28 authorized dealers and three service centers nationwide, free of charge and will take no more than 30 minutes.

Owners of Jazz, City and CR-V models not included in the list have no reason to worry since the affected parts are of different specifications. Other Honda models such as the Civic, Accord, Pilot, Odyssey and HR-V sold and distributed by Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. are likewise not affected.