Honda plans to recall non ABS variants of their Brio hatchback and also the non ABS petrol variants of Amaze Sedan for the faulty brake proportioning values. The recall will cover 15,623 units of Brio and 15,603 units of Amaze manufactured between 28 February 2013 and 16 January 2014.
Proportioning value, a part of braking system which can adjust the brake distribution pressure to the wheels. Proportioning value can reduce the brake fluid pressure to the rear brake. This value is not a part of braking system for ABS variants. So the Non ABS variants are only applicable for this recall.
The company said in a statement, “There is possibility that in some of these cars there is mis-assembly of Proportioning Valve. However no complaint related to this part has been reported. HCIL will voluntarily replace the Proportioning Valve after inspection, if required. The inspection and replacement would be carried out free of cost at HCIL dealerships across India, and the owners will be contacted individually in a phased manner”