Update : Official Statement From Honda Malaysia On Recent Accident
After our story yesterday of the latest fatal accident, Honda Malaysia has confirmed that the incident was a result of a ruptured airbag inflator.
Honda Malaysia continues to urge owners of Honda vehicles affected by the Takata airbag inflator product recall to get your vehicles repaired at authorized dealers as soon as possible. Vehicle owners can check your vehicles’ product recall status at www.honda.com.my or call their toll free number at 1-800-88-2020 or visit any Honda authorized dealers.
We list here again the Honda vehicles affected by the recall:
Below is the official statement from Honda Malaysia:
Another Confirmed Rupture of Takata Driver’s Airbag Inflator in Malaysia on June 26, 2016
Statement date: June 27, 2016
Honda has confirmed that the Takata single stage (SDI) driver’s airbag inflator ruptured in a crash on June 26, 2016 in Malaysia. The crash resulted in the tragic death of the driver. No official cause of death has been yet determined. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family of the driver during this difficult time.
Honda has confirmed during an inspection with the Royal Malaysia Police that the Takata single stage (SDI) driver’s airbag inflator ruptured in the crash of a 2005 Honda City on June 26, 2016 in Selangor state. The vehicle involved in this crash was included in a Malaysian Product Update (recall) announced on May 21, 2015, requiring replacement of the SDI inflator of the Takata driver’s front airbag.
Since 2015, this vehicle involved in this crash has been included in both driver’s Takata airbag inflator and passenger’s Takata airbag inflator recalls. Three mailed recall notices related to those recalls were sent to the owner. Our records indicate that the recall repair was never completed.
Honda is communicating with representative of the driver’s family in an effort to resolve their remaining concerns. Out of respect for the family, Honda will not provide any personal information.
