Global recall for Honda Jazz

With the dust yet to settle on Toyota's crippling model recall, Japanese rival Honda has moved to issue a global recall of its Jazz supermini.

The voluntary worldwide recall of 646,000 cars will affect 171,372 Jazz owners in the UK and will allow the manufacturer to rectify a problem with the car's master window switch, which can seriously overheat if exposed to liquid.

Although Honda UK was keen to emphasise that no issues have been reported in this country, the official statement does highlight the potential seriousness of the problem.