Honda to recall 104,500 vehicles worldwide over problem brakes
14 Jun 2013
Honda yesterday said that it would recall about 104,500 vehicles worldwide over a brake related problem.
The Japanese car maker said that some power brake booster parts were not made to specifications and this could cause a decrease in braking power over time and could increase the risk of a crash.
Honda said it discovered the problem through an analysis of warranty claims, but no crashes or injuries have been reported related to this fault.
About 70,000 of the recalled cars were sold in Japan, 18,000 in the US and the remaining in other countries.
Outside the US, the recall includes the 2006 and 2007 Honda Edix, the 2006 Honda Mobilio, the 2006 Honda Spike, the 2005 and 2006 Honda Air Wave, the 2006 Honda Stream and the 2005 and 2006 Honda Integra.
In the US, the recall affects Acura RSX compact cars from 2006, the Honda S2000 sports car from the 2006 and 2007 model years.
Owners will be notified by in mid-July and dealers will replace the brake booster if needed free of cost.
