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Honda recalls 79,000 Civics due to brake problem
CAR company Honda has recalled 79,000 vehicles because of handbrake problems.
The South Marston based firm issued the recall last week, after receiving 29 complaints. It has promised free new handbrakes to every one of the 79,000 owners.
The problem is with Civics produced between 2006 and 2007.
Those who had complained said the vehicle rolled away when parked.
So now the firm is advising all owners to go back to their dealer for a free new handbrake.
"We have fully investigated the 29 customer reports of handbrake malfunction," said Steve Kirk, communications manager at Honda.
"While no defects were found, if the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally pressed, there is a small risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently to hold the vehicle securely on a slope.
"As a result, we are sending a letter to all Civic customers in the UK advising customers to apply the handbrake as per the owner's manual without touching the release button.
"If these directions are followed, the handbrake efficiency will be unaffected.
"But we appreciate this is an inconvenience for customers.
"So we are improving the handbrake design and asking customers to visit their local
Honda dealer to have a new handbrake fitted free of charge."
The South Marston facility, which employs thousands of people, has been producing Civics since 1994.
Each year it makes almost 100,000 of them and they are Honda's biggest selling model.
"As a responsible manufacturer we felt it was important we inform our customers as soon as possible," said Mr Kirk.
Anyone who bought a second-hand Civic and did not register ownership with Honda may not receive a letter. They should call the helpline on 0800 707 6688.
8:46pm Sunday 23rd March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Tony Hillier, Old Walcot on 9:35pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[bold]You’ve got to hand it to Honda[/bold]
Tom Honda Jones’ releases new single
“Please release me, let me stop”
as a rolling car gathers no customers
"Honda, handbrake quick releases,
from non-sticky moment” cry tabloids
Release button redundant it now seems
except perhaps to release handbrake
confused you may be so
don't fiddle with button when putting on
but fiddle to release one presumes
Get new free H brake Big H advises
S'pect their right
they have the dream, the dream of staying civic
of seeing non-roll- back Civics
ignominious on twenty nine downward slopes
After all, what's seventy nine thousand brake levers
between friends
[bold]Tony Hillier
Swindon’s Community Poet[/bold]
www.tonyhillier.co.u
k
You’ve got to hand it to Honda
Tom Honda Jones’ releases new single
“Please release me, let me stop”
as a rolling car gathers no customers
"Honda, handbrake quick releases,
from non-sticky moment” cry tabloids
Release button redundant it now seems
except perhaps to release handbrake
confused you may be so
don't fiddle with button when putting on
but fiddle to release one presumes
Get new free H brake Big H advises
S'pect their right
they have the dream, the dream of staying civic
of seeing non-roll- back Civics
ignominious on twenty nine downward slopes
After all, what's seventy nine thousand brake levers
between friends
Tony Hillier
Swindon’s Community Poet
www.tonyhillier.co.u
k
Posted by: WTF?, Swindon on 9:35pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote]"While no defects were found, if the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally pressed, there is a small risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently to hold the vehicle securely on a slope.[/quote]
Hey?
Are they saying you have to apply the hand brake without depressing the button, as most women do already?
The old crunch technique?
"While no defects were found, if the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally pressed, there is a small risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently to hold the vehicle securely on a slope.
Hey?
Are they saying you have to apply the hand brake without depressing the button, as most women do already?
The old crunch technique?
Posted by: WTF?, Swindon on 9:38pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote]www.tonyhillier.co.u
k[/quote]
You really should NOT have your home address and personal telephone numbers so openly on display on the WORLD wide web Mr H.
www.tonyhillier.co.u
k
You really should NOT have your home address and personal telephone numbers so openly on display on the WORLD wide web Mr H.
Posted by: jack the rippler, east 17 on 10:32pm Sun 23 Mar 08
what is a tony hillier?
Is it a person who likes to mount Antonys until they reach their peak.
Sounds a bit queer to me.
what is a tony hillier?
Is it a person who likes to mount Antonys until they reach their peak.
Sounds a bit queer to me.
Posted by: jack the rippler, east 17 on 10:39pm Sun 23 Mar 08
May be you should change your name to "mountain goat".
Maybe not, You don't want the RSPCA on your back. Or may be you would.
Uniform!
May be you should change your name to "mountain goat".
Maybe not, You don't want the RSPCA on your back. Or may be you would.
Uniform!
Posted by: Captain T, Swindon on 10:43pm Sun 23 Mar 08
A problem with the Civic, announced by Honda
Could lead to the car, heading off on a wander
So for goodness sake
Get a new brake
Or it'll roll, into wild blue yonder
Captain T
[bold]bold[/bold] Alternative poet[bold]bold[/bold]
A problem with the Civic, announced by Honda
Could lead to the car, heading off on a wander
So for goodness sake
Get a new brake
Or it'll roll, into wild blue yonder
Captain T
Alternative poet
Posted by: Tony Hillier, Old Walcot on 11:04pm Sun 23 Mar 08
Thanx WTF
and enjoyable words Cap T
t
Thanx WTF
and enjoyable words Cap T
t
Posted by: BUNNY79, manchester - ex swindon on 8:17am Mon 24 Mar 08
[quote][bold]WTF?[/bold] wrote:
[quote]"While no defects were found, if the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally pressed, there is a small risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently to hold the vehicle securely on a slope.[/quote] Hey? Are they saying you have to apply the hand brake without depressing the button, as most women do already? The old crunch technique?[/quote] and who says women can't park????
lol
WTF? wrote:
"While no defects were found, if the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally pressed, there is a small risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently to hold the vehicle securely on a slope.
Hey? Are they saying you have to apply the hand brake without depressing the button, as most women do already? The old crunch technique?
and who says women can't park????
lol
Posted by: A GINGER, South Marston on 8:21am Mon 24 Mar 08
First it was CLIO Bonnet Catches.
Two years ago a motor car moved away from it,s parking place in West Swindon,DOWNHILL,hit the side of a house,right at the GAS METER,the emergency services were called,this was a new car!!!Well after seeing on WATCHDOG TV about similar instances,I asked the make ,answer VAUXHALL, WATCHDOG = VAUXHALL .so WHO AND WHERE ARE THE HANDBRAKE SYSTEMS MADE?? I BET NOT ONE CARRIES AN ENGLISH MADE SPRING,better still,get a LAND ROVER ,when the brake is applied,there is not a chance in H--- you will move it,the company who make the CIVIC are the bravest of the lot to actually admit a fault in a vehicle.
First it was CLIO Bonnet Catches.
Two years ago a motor car moved away from it,s parking place in West Swindon,DOWNHILL,hit the side of a house,right at the GAS METER,the emergency services were called,this was a new car!!!Well after seeing on WATCHDOG TV about similar instances,I asked the make ,answer VAUXHALL, WATCHDOG = VAUXHALL .so WHO AND WHERE ARE THE HANDBRAKE SYSTEMS MADE?? I BET NOT ONE CARRIES AN ENGLISH MADE SPRING,better still,get a LAND ROVER ,when the brake is applied,there is not a chance in H--- you will move it,the company who make the CIVIC are the bravest of the lot to actually admit a fault in a vehicle.
Posted by: Robert Feal-Martinez, Swindon on 8:57am Mon 24 Mar 08
Ginger foreign manufacturers have been recalling cars for years. I had a BMW 3 series on a J plate once, I was the 3rd owner. Imagine my surprise when I got a recall for a problem of paint flaking off the steering rack which BMX believed was a potential hazard. The whole thing replaced at no cost to me (about £500) and the car was cleaned as well. This was back in the late 90's. When we had 'British' made cars like the Leyland how often did we ever get to hear about faults. I once worked for a company which sold Datsuns. Research was done to compare warranty claims between Datsun and British Leyland. Leylands worked out at £25/car, Datsun 25p/car. Credit were it's due. They have found no fault. It seems operator error, but they are recalling anyway.
Ginger foreign manufacturers have been recalling cars for years. I had a BMW 3 series on a J plate once, I was the 3rd owner. Imagine my surprise when I got a recall for a problem of paint flaking off the steering rack which BMX believed was a potential hazard. The whole thing replaced at no cost to me (about £500) and the car was cleaned as well. This was back in the late 90's. When we had 'British' made cars like the Leyland how often did we ever get to hear about faults. I once worked for a company which sold Datsuns. Research was done to compare warranty claims between Datsun and British Leyland. Leylands worked out at £25/car, Datsun 25p/car. Credit were it's due. They have found no fault. It seems operator error, but they are recalling anyway.
Posted by: Ian13, Swindon on 9:08am Mon 24 Mar 08
Maybe they could check the indicators as well - none seem to work on the "associates" cars that travel to and from the factory each day!
Maybe they could check the indicators as well - none seem to work on the "associates" cars that travel to and from the factory each day!
Posted by: Robert Feal-Martinez, Swindon on 9:47am Mon 24 Mar 08
Ian13, bad drivers are bad drivers, not just restricted to Honda workers. The anti Honda feeling sometimes expressed on these threads makes me wonder sometimes why Honda have invested so much money in Swindon. Could these anti comments just be sour grapes as Rovers failed. Having done work as a contractor in both Rovers and Hondas I know which one I preferred. It was no secret that if you wore white Overalls in the Rover Plant they certainly wouldn't have been white by the end of a shift.
Ian13, bad drivers are bad drivers, not just restricted to Honda workers. The anti Honda feeling sometimes expressed on these threads makes me wonder sometimes why Honda have invested so much money in Swindon. Could these anti comments just be sour grapes as Rovers failed. Having done work as a contractor in both Rovers and Hondas I know which one I preferred. It was no secret that if you wore white Overalls in the Rover Plant they certainly wouldn't have been white by the end of a shift.
Posted by: Ian13, Swindon on 10:20am Mon 24 Mar 08
Bob, I'm not anti-Honda, as you say they have done a lot of good for the town. Just the few morons who think they are invicible on their way to / from work that the rest of us have to put up with.
Bob, I'm not anti-Honda, as you say they have done a lot of good for the town. Just the few morons who think they are invicible on their way to / from work that the rest of us have to put up with.
Posted by: Robin Harris, Swindon on 10:27am Mon 24 Mar 08
Not that long ago you would fail your driving test if you didn't press the button when applying the handbrake. We were told it wore out the ratchet.
Obviously things have changed as my new car has the same instructions as the Honda's.
Not that long ago you would fail your driving test if you didn't press the button when applying the handbrake. We were told it wore out the ratchet.
Obviously things have changed as my new car has the same instructions as the Honda's.
Posted by: Captain Sensible, Near Swindon on 10:38am Mon 24 Mar 08
If, as Honda say, there is no fault with them then why are they recalling 79,000 of them and fitting new handbrakes? Seems to be a rather large expense to go to for no reason, especially as it appears to be a user error rather than a defect.
If, as Honda say, there is no fault with them then why are they recalling 79,000 of them and fitting new handbrakes? Seems to be a rather large expense to go to for no reason, especially as it appears to be a user error rather than a defect.
Posted by: Robert Feal-Martinez, Swindon on 11:22am Mon 24 Mar 08
Captain. It's the PC lowest common denominator approach. 29 examined and nothing wrong. It's the same policy adopted by Government, if something is a minority issue/problem, legislate and penalise/restrict all. It takes account of those who do not or cannot read, or those who say, it never use to be like that.
Captain. It's the PC lowest common denominator approach. 29 examined and nothing wrong. It's the same policy adopted by Government, if something is a minority issue/problem, legislate and penalise/restrict all. It takes account of those who do not or cannot read, or those who say, it never use to be like that.
Posted by: Casual Observer, Swindon on 11:26am Mon 24 Mar 08
BUNNY79 wrote: [quote]and who says women can't park????
lol[/quote]
er.. nearly everybody, lol
BUNNY79 wrote:
and who says women can't park????
lol
er.. nearly everybody, lol
Posted by: who dat? on 12:37pm Mon 24 Mar 08
"The South Marston based firm issued the recall last week" ????????????????
GOT MY LETTER IN NOVEMBER!!
"The South Marston based firm issued the recall last week" ????????????????
GOT MY LETTER IN NOVEMBER!!
Posted by: Persephone, Chorley on 12:57pm Mon 24 Mar 08
I think Swindon needs a new community poet.....
I think Swindon needs a new community poet.....
Posted by: Tony Hillier, Old Walcot on 1:08pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Persephone says :
[italic]I think Swindon needs a new community poet.....[/italic]
my version would of course be...
I think Swindon needs [bold]additional community poets[/bold] .....
ith a name like "ersephone" I would imgaine you have poetic gems within you..
this space is yours..
cheers
[bold]tony[/bold]
whatever name fits
Persephone says :
I think Swindon needs a new community poet.....
my version would of course be...
I think Swindon needs
additional community poets .....
ith a name like "ersephone" I would imgaine you have poetic gems within you..
this space is yours..
cheers
tony
whatever name fits
Posted by: ET, Old Town on 3:16pm Mon 24 Mar 08
This will explain why there was a civic on Western street in Old Town (a steep hill) that had rolled down the street after being parked by its owner a couple of months ago. Luckily it didn't cause any damage.
This will explain why there was a civic on Western street in Old Town (a steep hill) that had rolled down the street after being parked by its owner a couple of months ago. Luckily it didn't cause any damage.
Posted by: A GINGER, South Marston on 5:17pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Robert F-M ,the question of dirty overalls is this,that company used grease on their handbrake ratchets,everything I have seen on recently made cars has been put together DRY,as an old fashioned engineer I assemble using Copperslip grease,no corrosion,but, dirty overalls,these modern car assemblers have a lot to learn.I only buy their mowers [they are assembled dry as well.]
Robert F-M ,the question of dirty overalls is this,that company used grease on their handbrake ratchets,everything I have seen on recently made cars has been put together DRY,as an old fashioned engineer I assemble using Copperslip grease,no corrosion,but, dirty overalls,these modern car assemblers have a lot to learn.I only buy their mowers
Posted by: A GINGER, South Marston on 5:17pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Robert F-M ,the question of dirty overalls is this,that company used grease on their handbrake ratchets,everything I have seen on recently made cars has been put together DRY,as an old fashioned engineer I assemble using Copperslip grease,no corrosion,but, dirty overalls,these modern car assemblers have a lot to learn.I only buy their mowers [they are assembled dry as well.]
Robert F-M ,the question of dirty overalls is this,that company used grease on their handbrake ratchets,everything I have seen on recently made cars has been put together DRY,as an old fashioned engineer I assemble using Copperslip grease,no corrosion,but, dirty overalls,these modern car assemblers have a lot to learn.I only buy their mowers
Posted by: johnboy, west swindon on 6:27pm Mon 24 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Robert Feal-Martinez[/bold] wrote:
Ginger foreign manufacturers have been recalling cars for years. I had a BMW 3 series on a J plate once, I was the 3rd owner. Imagine my surprise when I got a recall for a problem of paint flaking off the steering rack which BMX believed was a potential hazard. The whole thing replaced at no cost to me (about £500) and the car was cleaned as well. This was back in the late 90's. When we had 'British' made cars like the Leyland how often did we ever get to hear about faults. I once worked for a company which sold Datsuns. Research was done to compare warranty claims between Datsun and British Leyland. Leylands worked out at £25/car, Datsun 25p/car. Credit were it's due. They have found no fault. It seems operator error, but they are recalling anyway.[/quote] bmx is a bike not a car
Robert Feal-Martinez wrote:
Ginger foreign manufacturers have been recalling cars for years. I had a BMW 3 series on a J plate once, I was the 3rd owner. Imagine my surprise when I got a recall for a problem of paint flaking off the steering rack which BMX believed was a potential hazard. The whole thing replaced at no cost to me (about £500) and the car was cleaned as well. This was back in the late 90's. When we had 'British' made cars like the Leyland how often did we ever get to hear about faults. I once worked for a company which sold Datsuns. Research was done to compare warranty claims between Datsun and British Leyland. Leylands worked out at £25/car, Datsun 25p/car. Credit were it's due. They have found no fault. It seems operator error, but they are recalling anyway.
bmx is a bike not a car
Posted by: Robert Feal-Martinez, Swindon on 10:25am Tue 25 Mar 08
johnboy yes I did spot my error, unfortunately as has been said before once posted it cannot be edited. Ginger I was referring to the general condition of the plant not the individual assembly points. I had the miss-fortune of putting in new supply cables to presses etc, what was dirty on top seemed clean compared with the under-ground areas. It was a Wellington boot job. Even the relatively new Tri-axe, body press under-ground conveyors were a disgrace, with oil leaks all over the place. Not something you see at Honda's. Sorry if that offends but that's the way it was under Rover management.
johnboy yes I did spot my error, unfortunately as has been said before once posted it cannot be edited. Ginger I was referring to the general condition of the plant not the individual assembly points. I had the miss-fortune of putting in new supply cables to presses etc, what was dirty on top seemed clean compared with the under-ground areas. It was a Wellington boot job. Even the relatively new Tri-axe, body press under-ground conveyors were a disgrace, with oil leaks all over the place. Not something you see at Honda's. Sorry if that offends but that's the way it was under Rover management.
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