Honda Cars Philippines recalls over 19,000 City, Jazz, CR-V units

Honda Cars Philippines announced its second recall this year, this time to replace the power-window master switch in the Jazz, City and CR-V.

The Japanese carmaker said 19,143 units of the Honda Jazz (2005 to 2007), City (2006 to 2008) and CR-V (2005 to 2006) are affected by the recall.

Here's an excerpt from Honda's official statement regarding the recall:

The silicone 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 this voluntary recall to replace the power window master switch assembly of affected units. 

Honda Cars Philippines sales and corporate communications head Voltaire Gonzales said the first incident involving the power-window master switch was reported in Japan in 2008 and just this year in the Philippines. Six other similar cases were recorded in the Philippines but there was no smoking or burning incident involved as the power-window switch merely malfunctioned.

"The problem manifests over time and accumulation of the particles takes time. We had to get cases in other countries to establish a pattern," Gonzales added.

Now that Honda has found the problem, a global recall has been made in different markets, including the Philippines.

Following today's recall announcement, Honda Cars Philippines will start its information campaign on September 6 by sending letters of notice to clients who have purchased the affected Jazz, City and CR-V units.

Honda Cars Philippines is also requesting clients to call their respective dealers or the Honda Hotline at 1-800-1000-HONDA (46632) or 02-857-7240 to make an appointment for the part replacement. Clients may also visit Honda's website, www.hondaphil.com, for inquiries and scheduling details.

Honda will replace the power-window master switch assembly in affected units--a process that will take no more than 30 minutes--free of charge.

Not sure if your vehicle is affected by the recall? Check the table below for details.

Model Name	Disp	Trans.	Year Model	FRAME NUMBER	Subtotal	Total	Grand Total
JAZZ	1.3S	CVT	05	MRHGD18405P010181~MRHGD18405P010305	125	2,924	19,143
				MRHGD18405P010307~MRHGD18405P010600	294
			06	MRHGD18406P010001~MRHGD18406P010600	600
			07	MRHGD18407P010001~MRHGD18407P010122	122
				MRHGD18407P010124~MRHGD18407P010145	22
				MRHGD18407P010147~MRHGD18407P010148	2
				MRHGD18407P010150~MRHGD18407P010210	61
		MT	05	MRHGD17405P010031~MRHGD17405P010210	180
			06	MRHGD17406P010001~MRHGD17406P010270	270
			07	MRHGD17407P010001~MRHGD17407P010060	60
	1.5V	CVT	05	MRHGD38705P020122~MRHGD38705P020215	94
				MRHGD38705P020217~MRHGD38705P020270	54
				MRHGD38705P020272~MRHGD38705P020361	90
			06	MRHGD38706P020003~MRHGD38706P020071	69
				MRHGD38706P020073~MRHGD38706P020083	11
				MRHGD38706P020085~MRHGD38706P020211	127
				MRHGD38706P020213~MRHGD38706P020241	29
				MRHGD38706P020243~MRHGD38706P020362	120
			07	MRHGD38707P020001~MRHGD38707P020330	330
		MT	05	MRHGD37705P020032~MRHGD37705P020061	30
				MRHGD37705P020063~MRHGD37705P020074	12
				MRHGD37705P020077~MRHGD37705P020091	15
			06	MRHGD37706P020001~MRHGD37706P020009	9
				MRHGD37706P020011~MRHGD37706P020020	10
				MRHGD37706P020023~MRHGD37706P020150	128
			07	MRHGD37707P020001~MRHGD37707P020060	60
CITY	1.3A	MT	06	PADCD65106V200871~PADCD65106V201290	420	13,352
			07	PADCD65107V301291~PADCD65107V301830	540
			08	PADCD65108V401831~PADCD65108V403690	1,860
	1.3S	CVT	06	PADCD66306V200601~PADCD66306V202370	1,770
				PADCD66306V900001	1
			07	PADCD66307V302371~PADCD66307V303420	1,050
			08	PADCD66308V403421~PADCD66308V405730	2,310
		MT	06	PADCD65206V200451~PADCD65206V201770	1,320
				PADCD66306V900001	1
			07	PADCD65207V301771~PADCD65207V302400	630
			08	PADCD65208V402401~PADCD65208V403750	1,350
	1.5A	CVT	06	PADCD86706V200361~PADCD86706V201200	840
			07	PADCD86707V301201~PADCD86707V301410	210
			08	PADCD86708V401411~PADCD86708V401920	510
		MT	06	PADCD85506V200091~PADCD85506V200420	330
			07	PADCD85507V300421~PADCD85507V300540	120
			08	PADCD85508V400541~PADCD85508V400630	90
CR-V	2.0	AT	05	PADRD48705V301471~PADRD48705V301473	3	2,867
				PADRD48705V301475~PADRD48705V301479	5
				PADRD48705V301481	1
				PADRD48705V301484~PADRD48705V301487	4
				PADRD48705V301489	1
				PADRD48705V301492~PADRD48705V301493	2
				PADRD48705V301496	1
				PADRD48705V301498~PADRD48705V301590	93
			06	PADRD48706V401591~PADRD48706V402340	750
		AT	05	PADRD48505V301261~PADRD48505V301350	90
			06	PADRD48506V401351~PADRD48506V402220	870
		MT	06	PADRD47606V400931~PADRD47606V401260	330
		MT	05	PADRD47405V300631~PADRD47405V300660	30
			06	PADRD47406V400661~PADRD47406V401110	450
	2.4	AT	05	PADRD78505V300361~PADRD78505V300363	3
				PADRD78505V300366~PADRD78505V300367	2
				PADRD78505V300371~PADRD78505V300377	7
				PADRD78505V300379~PADRD78505V300420	42
			06	PADRD78506V400421~PADRD78506V400600	180
		MT	05	PADRD77405V300061	1
				PADRD77405V300078	1
				PADRD77405V300081	1

One last note from Honda: Owners of Jazz, City and CR-V models not included in the list above 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.

Read about Honda Cars Philippines' first recall this year involving the City and Jazz

Update: Honda says only 14,883 units involved in recall. Click here to see the updated list of affected Honda vehicles.