Honda announces recall of 700,000 vehicles worldwide

There are various reminders. Small on a given model for a minor problem and that the media impact is low ... And there are reminders that much larger force manufacturers to refine their communication. Today, Honda announced the recall of 700,000 vehicles worldwide.

According to documents submitted to the Japanese Ministry of Transport, nearly 700,000 cars worldwide are at risk of stalling and possible difficulties to restart.

No security problem then, but Honda will still need to upgrade 167,883 vehicles in Japan 525,000 vehicles abroad, belonging to the ranges Freed (Photo), Fit and City.

Returns after 72 of its customers in Japan, Honda has decided to order the recall to replace a defective part that can stall the engine immediately after starting and delaying the restart.

During 2010, Honda had already recalled 4 million vehicles for airbag problems, ignition and headlights.