KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Honda Malaysia has recalled 9,998 units of Accord (2.0L) 2003–2007 Year Model for a second replacement of the Takata driver front airbag inflator as a preventive measure. In a statement today, Honda Malaysia said that the affected Accord (2.0L) 2003–2007 Year Model was one of the models involved in the previous Takata airbag inflator recalls, and apologised to customers. "The second replacement of the defective Takata driver front airbag inflator is free of charge and the cost of the replacement will be borne by the company," it said. As at April 21, Honda Malaysia said it has completed more than 243,720 units of Takata driver front airbag inflator replacements, which translates to 92% completion ratio. Honda Malaysia also appealed to affected Honda customers who have yet to have their affected Takata front airbag inflators replaced to do so urgently as it may deploy with excessive internal pressure when activated.

Source: The Edge Markets April 25, 2019 04:52 UTC