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Honda Jazz Forums => Honda Jazz Mk1 2002-2008 => Topic started by: guest809 on January 29, 2010, 06:35:38 PM
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Hi all, I have just seen this on the web.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8487475.stm
Does anyone have any further info please as it is not on the VOSA website at the moment.
edit by Admin 20/2/2010 - made topic a 'sticky' for better visibility
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"A Honda recall announced Friday affects 646,000 of the Japanese automaker's compact Fit hatchbacks of the 2007-2008 model year. Roughly a fifth of the vehicles are in the United States, according to a report by the Dow Jones Newswires. Models from 2009-10 are not affected."
http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/2010/0129/Honda-recall-Steps-to-take-if-your-Honda-Fit-is-on-the-recall-list
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Found something:
"There has been a recall to do with a window switch and 172,000 cars will be affected by the recall in the UK," a Honda UK spokesman told Reuters on Friday.
"The recall will start towards the end of February. Now we will start talking to customers and dealers as to how we set up that recall."
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20100129/tbs-uk-honda-b99ff97.html
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It was mentioned very briefly on the News at ten on the BBC last night during the report on Toyota's recall. They forgot to mention the fire risk and showed footage from the GE model promotional video. ::)
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"Although there have been no reported cases of this happening in the UK, all recalled cars will be fitted with a waterproof skirt to prevent water entering."
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/toyota-and-honda-recall-2-million-cars/247192
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It doesn't affect the latest model Jazz. Apparantly only a tiny number of cars have caught fire. It takes an awful lot of water to fall on the door switch whilst at the same time making excessive use of the switch by constantly opening and closing the window.
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This is the statement from Honda UK
http://www.honda.co.uk/cars/owners/youandyourcar/jazzrecall/?homeb=jazzrecall
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I understand that the problem can arise if you leave the window open in heavy rain. Frequently.
Don't know whether Honda doesn't make em like they used to or whether Honda drivers aren't as intelligent as they used to be !
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Apparently there is also a risk of wet seats, carpets and trouser legs if the windows are frequently left open during heavy rain. We have automatic wipers and headlights etc. (what for I don't really know, I just wish we had foglights that would not switch on unless it REALLY was foggy).
I am surprised that a device to 'automatically close windows left open while it is raining heavily' must be available for those people who are prone to leave their widows open frequently during heavy rain - maybe the automatic wiper sensor could be used, but that may mean that the windows will be continually opening and closing during light rain but automatically open themselves during a downpour, oh well back to the drawing board.
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Got my letter from Honda UK today re the master power window switch.
Nice to know that they will be contacting me in the next three months to request a visit to the dealer.
No rush then! :o
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I've rang up to book mine in myself, before the mad rush...lol
Also getting the handbrake handle recall done at the same time as well as the dreaded CVT judder issue looked under the extended 7 year warranty.
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Has anyone else booked there's in for the recall?
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No need to recall my car as I am not in the habit of 'frequently leaving the windows open during heavy rain' - and I doubt I ever will be.
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No need to recall my car as I am not in the habit of 'frequently leaving the windows open during heavy rain' - and I doubt I ever will be.
Same here. I'm inclined to leave the recall work to be done when car is next serviced in December.
Probably more chance of gas pedal sticking or brakes not working in a Toyota than my Jazz catching fire ;)
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Having ran out of road and found yourself in a river.
Then, as though things aren't bad enough, just as your car sinks below the surface, the bloody window switch catches fire! :(
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I've just received a letter from Honda UK saying there could be a fault with the master power window switch in my 2004 Jazz. Basically it says that "under certain conditions, water or other liquids may get into the driver's side master power switch....."
It goes on to say that this could cause it to overheat and in extreme cases cause a fire but no problems have been reported in the UK and that they will contact me again within the next 3 months to have an addition seal fitted.
Has anyone else had one of these letters and has anyone had a problem with the master power switch?
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Yep, I received one too.
I have never had a problem with the switch but I am sure I have read about some problem in this area in the past.
However I have noticed that if my window is open any water on the roof tends to run in and land on the switch. This is most noticable at the start of the journey when the roof has water on it and I approch the first junction, and lower the window for better visability.
Also I do notice a draught coming up through the switch when driving. The revised seal will probably cure this.
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I too had a letter this week but the indication that it will be up to three months before the car gets recalled tells me the risk of a problem is very small.
Edit by Admin 20/2/2010 - merged topics
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I've had one too.
I've noticed that when it last snowed the snow would fall onto the window switch area when I first open the door.
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Everyone with a Jazz 2002-2008 should of received a letter by now. Anyone who hasn't and their Jazz is the old model between 2002-2008 should enquire at their nearest dealer.
I went to my dealer and they said the 'switch covers' won't be with us until the start of March. Also it would take about a hour to do.
I don't think you have to wait for Honda UK to contact you within the next three months. Just go down to your nearest Honda dealer who will let you know when they will have the 'switch covers' in stock.
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The recall letter is from Honda UK possibly via the DVLA database so it shouldn't matter if you are no longer in touch with the suppling Honda dealer or bought the car outside of the Honda dealer network.
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Had the letter from Honda last Weds saying they will be in touch in the near future to book it in, but not to worry, which we're not, Steve
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I also had a letter. I part-exed the car against a GE in October!! ???
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I enquired at the local Honda Garage when my MOT was due. They advised they couldn't do anything and we had to wait until we got the letter. I have now received this. I will also ask them to check any of the other points that might be covered like the wheel bearings etc...
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I was done yesterday, painless!!!
Took just over 1 hour
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Hi
Just had my master switch done at my local Honda dealer, took about an hour no charge, nothing visible to denote that the job has been carried out and nothing in writing, I guess anyone purchasing an affected vehicle could check with Honda it should be on the computer.
regards
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If you go on the Honda website there is a section on vehicle recalls.
Just enter the VIN number of the vehicle concerned and it will tell you if its subject to any outstanding recalls.
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Hi
Just had my master switch done at my local Honda dealer, took about an hour no charge, nothing visible to denote that the job has been carried out and nothing in writing, I guess anyone purchasing an affected vehicle could check with Honda it should be on the computer.
regards
No label or anything under the bonnet or on the slam panel? My Dad's Hyundai Getz was recalled for a fault in the ABS system, and the dealer put a label under the bonnet or on the slam panel stated the recall had been carried out.
Also, does this problem effect the S models? I read on another website these models aren't affected but the reason stated was that they don't have electric windows. This of course is incorrect as the 1.2/1.4 S have electric windows at the front only.
In theory they could have a different master swtich. Anyone out there with a 1.2 S or 1.4 S had the work done, or been contacted about it?
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I have a 53 S and that has been recalled.
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I sold my 2005 jazz to my son February 2009 and sent the DLVA change of owner doc off confirming his address.
I have just received the master window switch recall letter addressed to me! I immediately called Honda UK and advised them of the correct owners details which they updated on their data base.
They confirmed that DVLA do not notify them of change of owner automatically!!!
Thought you should be aware of this if you have not received your letter yet, so go and check it out with your dealer. ;)
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Having just purchased an 03 Jazz which prior to purchase had had the switch replaced I was amazed that the first time I opened the driver window it went down and stayed there.
Honda investigated and found the new switch had failed and replaced it again.
Regads
Chris
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I took mine in and they just washed it to see if any water dripped through the window seal.
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I had mine done when I had it serviced a few months back. There is no indication in the engine bay or door shut that the work has been done (when my Dad's Hyundai Getz was recalled over a potential ABS fault the dealer affixed a sticker on the slam panel stating the recall had been carried out).
The dealer did however put on the service invoice that the recall work had been carried out and that no faut was reported.
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There should be a center punch mark above the G on the chassis plate.
If they have put no fault for it then in this case it did not need a new switch.
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New recall issued for the same part:
http://clubjazz.org/forum/index.php?topic=5066.0
Topic now locked - please use the above link for all discussion on the 2013 recall.