Extended Report: Honda Fit Recall

Honda says a global recall of 1.35 million Fit subcompact cars that have defective headlight wiring does not include Canadian versions of the model.

The company said the Canadian model is not affected because it has a different wiring system than the recalled vehicles in order to comply with laws that require daytime running lights.

Honda said Thursday it would recall 143,000 cars in the United States and 734,000 cars in Japan, with the Japanese recall costing the company around US$42.8 million.

It will also recall Fit cars in Europe and Asia, but declined to give further details.

Honda said no accidents have been reported due to the defect.