Recall Alert - Honda Philippines Recalls 2003-2004 Civic

If you have a 2003 to 2004 Civic, then read this piece of information. Honda Philippines is issuing a recall based on the original announcement of Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

The issue that its international counterpart found out because of the passenger side airbag, HCPI informs that it related with the inflator body of the airbag that has a tendency to explode due to excessive internal pressure.

While this issue is still under investigation, Honda had started to send letters to affected owners and will be contacted by their authorized dealers through phone. If the car had been sold, the original owner must notify the dealership at once to inform the new owner. Affected owners are encouraged to bring their cars to replace the passenger side airbag inflator free of charge.

Repairs had started last January 13, 2015, with affected owners being requested to contact their nearest Honda dealership.

To check if your vehicle is affected, Honda Cars Philippines had published a table below with affected vehicle identification numbers or you may check their website for more information.

To check at other vehicle recalls, go to our comprehensive recall alert page.

2003-2004 Honda Civic

Recall Alert - Ford Philippines Recalls Select Ranger Models

If you own a 2012 and current Ford Ranger, then read this one especially that your unit may be affected. Ford Philippines will be conducting a recall which concerns faulty coolant hoses.

With the coolant hose that is faulty can lead to coolant loss and be a ground for eventual overheating. In several conditions, the engine coolant hose in the vehicle may rub against other under-bonnet components and continuous contact may cause in the wear of the coolant hose and may pose coolant hose. Driving continuously in that condition may lead to engine overheating and cause engine failure.

Ford had notified customers regarding this problem and dealers were informed of this issue. Customers are advised to bring their vehicle to check the coolant hose has any evidence of contact and if the hose was worn off, it will be replaced otherwise a protective wrapping will be installed to avoid further damage. Those who had received a letter are advised to contact their dealers, since select Vehicle Identification Numbers are affected. Any owner who had not received a letter but observed this issue must stop using their vehicle and contact their dealer. If the vehicle had been sold, the original owner must notify emailus@ford.com to update the records and notify the new owner.

No Vehicle Identification Number checker is available in Ford's website as of now.

To check at other vehicle recalls, go to our comprehensive recall alert page.

2012-Current Ford Ranger

Recall Alert - Honda Philippines Recalls City Due to Airbag

Honda Motor Company Ltd. had issued a recall in relation to the driver's side airbag due to the inflator. If you have a City built from 2003 until 2004, read this up.


With an investigation done by Honda Cars Philippines Inc., a possible problem was detected during the inflator's production process at the airbag supplier. In an event of a frontal accident, the inflator might deliver a higher pressure than normal.

In line with this, letters had been sent to affected customers and will be contacted by authorized dealers through phone. If the car had been sold, the original owner must notify the dealership at once to inform the new owner.

Repairs will start December 8, 2014 and affected owners are requested to call their nearest Honda dealership.

To check if your vehicle is affected, you may check the vehicle identification number at http://hondaphil.com/news/information-of-the-recall-on-the-drivers-airbag-issue/

To check at other vehicle recalls, go to our comprehensive recall alert page.

2003-2005 Honda City