A Potential Engine Failure Prompts Recall of Over 14,000 Honda Cars in Vietnam

According to Honda Vietnam, the reason for this recall of over 14,000 cars is due to a fuel pump malfunction.

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Honda Vietnam has announced a recall campaign for 14,162 cars in the country to inspect and replace fuel pumps. The affected Honda vehicles were produced between September 2017 and January 2019.

Specifically, the recall affects 1,290 Honda Jazz, 1,560 Civic, 4,470 CR-V, 240 Accord, 6,602 City, and a few Odyssey models. In addition, 68 vehicles that are not part of the above batches but had their fuel pumps replaced with potentially faulty parts during service are also being recalled. These include 28 Honda City, 5 Civic, 34 CR-V, and 1 Odyssey.

No. Model Origin Production Period Quantity (units)
1 Honda Jazz Thailand 14/12/2017 – 5/6/2018 1,290
2 Honda Civic Thailand 7/12/2017 – 29/6/2018 1,560
3 Honda CR-V Thailand 1/12/2017 – 28/6/2018 4,470
4 Honda Accord Thailand 4/1/2018 – 4/6/2018 240
5 Honda City Vietnam 15/9/2017 – 8/1/2019 6,602
Total 14,162

List of Honda Vietnam’s recalled models

According to Honda Vietnam, the recall is due to a fuel pump issue. The affected vehicles may experience deformation of the fuel pump’s impeller, which can lead to pump failure and the risk of engine stall during operation.

Honda Vietnam stated that as of now, no safety incidents related to the fuel pump issue have been reported in the country. However, the company still recommends that customers promptly bring their vehicles to dealerships for inspection.

The recall program started on May 8, 2024. All affected car owners will be notified via mail, email, or telephone. Replacement parts will be installed once they are available. Honda Vietnam will bear the cost of inspecting and replacing the affected parts.

For imported vehicles not officially distributed by Honda Vietnam, the company will still assist in checking relevant information if customers bring their vehicles to authorized dealerships.

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