Considering the current situation of the nationwide recovery efforts in Japan, Honda had previously announced the suspension of production until March 20. According to company release, the company has now decided to extend the suspension of production of finished units at the following plants until March 23, 2011.
For automobiles, Sayama Plant at Saitama Factory (Sayama, Saitama) and Suzuka Factory (Suzuka, Mie) and for motorcycles, Kumamoto Factory (Ozu-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto). Concerning operations from March 24 on, Honda will make decisions based on the status of the recovery of parts supply as well as Japanese society as a whole, the release added. The release also said that Honda deeply regrets any inconvenience this may have caused its customers, and has requested their understanding during these challenging times.
