Can Honda slip by?

With all of the issues clouding Toyota’s reputation in recent months, do you think that Honda will be able to sneak past the scrutiny Americans have on the automotive industry (Toyota specifically) despite announcing a recent brake recall?

The company recalled 410,000 Odyssey and Element models from 2007 and 2008 back on March 16, 2010. Honda seems to have taken on the approach of full disclosure and over-preparedness, with a company’s statement saying “although not all vehicles being recalled are affected by this issue, we are recalling all possible units to assure all customers that their vehicles will perform correctly.”

A detailed explanation of the causes associated with potential brake failure has been outlined by the company, but the company has also mentioned that it is still in the process of preparing a complete list of all vehicles affected.

It seems like Honda is trying to be transparent and forthcoming with a potential larger issue, but how will the public handle this news if the recall is extended? Will this change how Americans view Japanese cars? Could it mean a bump in sales for domestic automakers?

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