Honda recalling 412,000 vehicles in the U.S.
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
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About 412,000 of Honda Motor Co. vehicles in the US will be recalled over risks that brake pedals may feel soft and slip closer to the floor over time. Customer complaints have led to this recall of about 344,000 Odyssey minivans and 68,000 Element SUVs for the 2007 and 2008 model years. In a statement, Honda said that there's a possibility that air would enter the unit that controls braking and stability system. This may lead to the "soft brake pedal" or "low brake pedal" after several months or years.
According to Honda spokesman Chris Martin, the US Transportation Highway Safety Administration has received reports of several crashes and three minor injuries related to this issue.
Honda clarified that not all vehicles included in the recall have this issue but because it wants to assure customers about their cars' performance, the carmaker chose to recall all positive units. Of course, everyone's a bit jumpy when it comes to recalls. Toyota currently faces scrutiny over vehicle safety issue in light of safety problems affecting Toyota Motor Corp vehicles.
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