Because of the airbag, Honda and Daihatsu recall five million cars

Honda said model to be recalled include the Fit or Jazz.

Honda and Daihatsu decided to recall five million cars from circulation all over the world to replace the air bag may not function very.



The decision was taken after six people died in an incident involving an air bag made in Takata.

The most recent incident befell Carlos Solis, when a 2002 Honda Accord car he was driving hit the car in front of him in the State of Texas, USA, in January. At that time, the air bag Solis vehicles explode and disperse the metal shrapnel that hit his neck. Solis then died.

Honda said model to be recalled include the Fit or Jazz. However, the withdrawal will not be done in the US, where the majority of incidents involving air bag occurs.

This could potentially affect business performance in April Honda considering the automaker cut its profit growth after briefly recall two million units last year.

As for the Daihatsu Mira will recall models.

Total withdrawal of the car because the air bag artificial Takata has so far includes 36 million units since 2008.

Before Honda and Daihatsu, other Japanese car manufacturers had already recall their cars because of concerns about air bag.

Toyota and Nissan said they will recall 6,5 million vehicles.

Total withdrawal of the car because the air bag artificial Takata has so far includes 36 million units since 2008.

As a result, parts manufacturers were facing a number of lawsuits and investigations relating to the rule in North America.

Investigating History shows Takata artificial air sac is not wrapped properly and potentially damaged by damp. In addition, the air bag may explode under pressure and spewing metal shrapnel into a car.

Takata shares today fell 5,6% in trading in Tokyo. (BBC)