Autocar India

Honda to recall vehicles due to airbag defect

A total of 57,676 vehicles, which include City, Jazz and Civic models, will be recalled to replace driver-side airbag inflators.
1 min read19 Feb '16
Staff WriterStaff Writer
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Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) has announced a voluntarily recall of its previous generation City, Jazz and Civic models. The recall is a part of Honda’s preventive global campaign concerning an issue with the driver-side airbag inflators.

According to a company statement, the replacement will be carried out free of cost at HCIL dealerships across India in a phased manner, starting from February 20, 2016. The company will get in touch with customers directly to inform them of this move.

Customers can also log on to www.hondacarindia.com and check whether their car falls under this scheme by submitting their 17-character alpha-numeric Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
 

Affected cars
Manufacturing periodNo. of affected cars
Honda Jazz
January 2012 - June 201349,572
Honda City
February 2012 - February 20137,504
Honda Civic
January 2012 - August 2012600
Total
---57,656

Mercedes E-class long wheelbase India-bound in 2017

First pictures of the new long-wheelbase E-class surface online ahead of its Beijing motor show 2016 unveil.
2 min read19 Feb '16
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Volvo V90 estate revealed

The V90 shares much of its styling, powertrains and safety systems with its sedan sibling, the S90.
2 min read19 Feb '16
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Bentley Flying Spur V8 S unveiled

The upgraded model is powered by Bentley's 521bhp twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine; gets variable displacement technology.
1 min read19 Feb '16
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Hyundai to establish strategy for rapid growth in India

The carmaker plans to increase its local contribution of R&D and strengthen its sales and service facilities in rural India.
3 min read19 Feb '16
Shobha MathurShobha Mathur

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India-bound Honda Accord facelift revealed

The facelifted Accord gets styling changes to make it more in line with the US-spec car; to get a choice of petrol or petrol-electric hybrid powertrains.
1 min read18 Feb '16
Jaiveer MehraJaiveer Mehra

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