Petaling Jaya, 24 May 2016 – Honda Malaysia (or the Company) today announced a product update which involves a total of 58,140 units comprising a range of Honda models:

Model	Year Model	Units Affected
CITY	2011-2013	33,668
CIVIC	2011	1,499
CR-V	2011	3,420
JAZZ	2012 - 2013	7,084
JAZZ HYBRID	2012 - 2013	9,567
INSIGHT	2012 - 2013	2,140
STREAM	2012 - 2013	762

 

This product update is necessary to replace the driver airbag inflator with newly produced inflators. This update is a proactive measure taken by the Company to ensure customer safety.

 

Honda Malaysia regrets the inconvenience caused to all affected customer and the Company affirms that all current selling models are not affected by this product update.

 

All affected customers will be informed via notification letters, which will include details of the product update. Customers who receive the letter are advised to send their vehicles to the nearest authorized Honda dealer for inspection. Replacement works will be carried out once parts are ready. Cost of parts and labour related to the product update will be borne by Honda Malaysia.

 

Honda owners can also check their vehicle’s product update status by calling Honda’s Toll Free number 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my, or visit any Honda authorized dealer nationwide.

 

Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. continues to urge owners of Honda vehicles affected by the driver airbag product update to get their vehicles checked and parts replaced at any authorized Honda dealers as soon as possible upon receipt of the notification letters.