(March 15, 2011) Honda said on Monday that there would be no immediate impact on its operations in North America where it makes most of its vehicles for the U.S. market.

However, many of Honda's Japanese plants will be closed at least through March 20 following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hits portions of Japan.

Honda said it is cooperating with electricity conservation efforts and rolling blackout measures, prioritizing the relief and recovery of affected areas.

More than 80 percent of Honda and Acura products sold in the U.S. are produced in North America, and the vast majority of automotive parts for Honda automobiles manufactured in North America are sourced in the region.

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The following vehicles built in North America are supported by Honda's base of 600-plus North American first-tier suppliers:

    • Marysville, Ohio — Honda Accord, Honda Accord Coupe, Acura TL, Acura RDX

    • East Liberty, Ohio — Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Honda Accord Crosstour

    • Greensburg, Ind. — Honda Civic Sedan, Honda Civic GX natural gas

    • Lincoln, Alabama — Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Honda Ridgeline

    • Alliston, Ontario — Honda Civic, Acura MDX, Acura CSX (the CSX is sold only in Canada)

    • El Salto, Mexico — Honda CR-V

Honda is assessing the long-term impact on Honda auto production in North America, since some auto parts are supplied from Japan. Honda says it currently has adequate inventory of products supplied from Japan, both in inventory and in transit from Japan.

The few Honda products directly affected by the earthquake that are manufactured in Japan for the North American market are the Honda Fit, Honda Insight, Honda CR-Z, Honda Civic Hybrid, Acura TSX and Acura RL. Honda produces a small percentage of CR-Vs in Japan for the U.S. as well.