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Corporate conduct Recall Against

Honda is recalling 2,032 aftermarket hitch-style bike racks due to a pinch bolt that could cause severe laceration or amputation

Actor: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Action: is recalling.

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Actor: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Action: is recalling.

Corporate conduct Recall Against

Honda is recalling the occupant classification system in certain 2-door passenger vehicles due to a faulty electronic component that prevents the front passenger air bag from suppressing deployment when an infant or small child is detected in the front seat

Actor: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Action: is recalling.

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Actor: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Action: is recalling.

Workplace equity Confirmed Against

Honda blocks black workers from promotions

Honda is accused of blocking Black workers from promotions in workplace discrimination suit.

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law360.com
Honda Blocks Black Workers From Promotions, Suit Says - Law360

Climate & energy Settlement Against

Honda agreed to pay $267 million to settle government allegations of altering computerized monitors in its cars to hide pollution issues

Honda Motor Co. agreed yesterday to pay up to $267 million to settle government allegations that it altered computerized monitors in millions of its cars, thus hiding potential pollution-causing problems from drivers.

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Honda Motor Co. agreed yesterday to pay up to $267 million to settle government allegations that it altered computerized monitors in millions of its cars, thus hiding potential pollution-causing problems from drivers.

Corporate conduct Recall Against

Honda is recalling 1 million vehicles due to a defect in the ignition switch that can cause the engine to stall without warning

Actor: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Action: is recalling.

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Actor: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Action: is recalling.

Corporate conduct Recall Against

Honda is recalling wheels with hub defects that could cause brake disc separation and loss of front braking

Actor: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Action: is recalling.

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Actor: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Action: is recalling.

Corporate conduct Recall Against

Honda recalls vehicles for brakes that may unexpectedly apply

Honda is recalling vehicles due to a documented safety risk involving brakes that may unexpectedly apply.

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The recall began on April 29, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com.
The Honda vehicle recall concerns Brakes may Unexpectedly Apply.

Workplace equity Settlement Against

Honda settles airbag concealment and safety misrepresentations

Honda settled allegations that it concealed faulty airbag issues and misrepresented vehicle safety.

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Attorney General James Announces $85 Million Multistate Settlement with Honda Over Airbag Failures
In the complaint, the states alleged that Honda engineers suspected that the airbags’ propellant (ammonium nitrate) could burn aggressively and cause the inflator to burst.
Honda also agreed to pay the participating 48 attorneys general a total of $85 million in fines, of which New York’s share is $3,385,945.
The states specifically allege that Honda’s actions — or its failures to act — as well as its misrepresentations about the safety of its vehicles, were unfair and deceptive, and that Honda’s conduct violated state consumer protection laws, including New York’s Executive Law § 63(12) and New York General Business Law § 349.
Today’s settlement will not only guarantee Honda replaces all remaining defective airbags on the road, but that the company takes specific actions to ensure any future defect is thoroughly made public in the future to avoid this type of danger.”
coag.gov
6.5 Honda shall continue to identify and replace recalled Takata airbag inflators as set forth in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (“NHTSA”) Coordinated Remedy Order, as amended previously or in the future, particularly in the Alpha Population.
oag.ca.gov
SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced an $11.375 million settlement against American Honda Motor Company, Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. (together, "Honda") related to allegations that the company concealed safety issues associated with defects in the frontal airbag systems designed and manufactured by Takata Corporation that were installed in certain Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the United States.
To date, Honda has recalled approximately 12.9 million Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with the defective airbags.
While Takata allegedly concealed the risks of its airbags' safety from Honda, the investigation revealed Honda engineers suspected Takata's airbags posed a significant risk of rupture by no later than July 2009.
Attorney General Becerra Announces $11.375 Million Settlement Against Honda Related to Its Use of Defective Takata Airbags | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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6.5 Honda shall continue to identify and replace recalled Takata airbag inflators as set forth in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (“NHTSA”) Coordinated Remedy Order, as amended previously or in the future, particularly in the Alpha Population.
courthousenews.com
Although the DeSilvia Plaintiffs added additional allegations in the Second Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint related to their research on the vehicle they purchased, Honda argues that the claim still fails because “[a] statement that is true and does not create a false impression is not actionable under the ICFA,” and the DeSilvia Plaintiffs have failed to point to any statement they received that was untrue or misleading.
njoag.gov
In addition, Honda allegedly continued to represent to consumers that its vehicles – including the airbags – were safe.
Today’s settlement resolves allegations that Honda’s conduct regarding the faulty airbags, its failures to act, and its concealment of the problem – as well as its misrepresentations about the safety of its vehicles – violated consumer protection laws in the participating jurisdictions.
wisdoj.gov
Page 2 of 3 DOJ Communications Office DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us (608) 266-1220 Since 2008, Honda has recalled approximately 12.9 million Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with the suspect inflators.
– Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a more than $85 million multistate settlement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. (collectively “Honda”), over allegations Honda concealed safety issues related to defects in the frontal airbag systems installed in certain Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the United States.

Corporate conduct Settlement Against

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. agreed to a $85 million multistate settlement over allegations that it concealed safety failures in the airbags of certain vehicles

The settlement involving American Honda Motor Co., Inc. concerns airbags.

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ag.ny.gov
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a $85 million multistate settlement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. (Honda), over allegations that Honda concealed safety failures in the airbags of certain Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the United States.

Corporate conduct Recall Against

Honda is recalling a minivan with a sliding door latch defect that may cause doors to open unexpectedly while in motion

Actor: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Action: is recalling.

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Actor: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Action: is recalling.