Passenger cars - Handbrake lever
Passenger cars - Handbrake lever was recalled on 21 November 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1339/08. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of injuries because the internal push rod within the handbrake assembly may have been damaged during manufacture of the parking brake.
| Alert Number | 1339/08 |
| Brand | Honda |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | Jazz (model codes: GD1 and GD5). |
| Published | 21 November 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because the internal push rod within the handbrake assembly may have been damaged during manufacture of the parking brake. This damage can lead to the joint 'jamming' and subsequently the handbrake may not engage or in some cases it may release itself.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
VINGD1 2004 JHMGD1XX04S232566-JHMGD1XX04S247249GD5 2004 JHMGD5XX04S210286-JHMGD5XX04S212382GD1 2005 JHMGD1XX05S200004-JHMGD1XX05S287642GD5 2005 JHMGD5XX05S200002-JHMGD5XX05S236804. The recall concerns certain 2004 and 2005 model year vehicles.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger cars - Handbrake lever.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.