Honda Motor Co. said Thursday it will recall 693,497 vehicles worldwide due to faulty engine parts.

The Japanese car maker said the recall affects some models of the Fit compact, also known as the Jazz in some markets, the City small car and Freed compact minivan models sold in North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

The lost motion spring parts, which are compressed by rocker arms in normal engine use, may bend or break over time, resulting in abnormal engine noise and potentially causing engine stalling and problems re-starting.