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New recall notices have been issued, affecting Hyundai, Ford and Alfa Romeo vehicles.
The details of each recall, as published, are posted below.
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Recall: 2014-17 Hyundai Tucson, Veloster
- Recall number: REC-005722
- Campaign number: 21D150
- Original published date: 6 July 2023
- Year range: 2014 - 2017
- Affected units: 13,548
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: FS [Veloster] 1.6GDI, TL [Tucson 2.0MPI]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the engine connecting rod bearing could fail prematurely causing engine damage. If this occurs, engine oil may leak in the presence of an ignition source resulting in a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Note – If the vehicle's engine exhibits an unusual noise or generates smoke, or if your vehicle's instrument cluster displays an engine warning light, drivers should stop the vehicle where is safe to do so, turn off the ignition, evacuate the vehicle and contact their nearest Hyundai dealer immediately.
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred authorised Hyundai dealer to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.
Supplier details
Hyundai Motor Company
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Hyundai Customer Care
- Contact phone: 1800 186 306
- Contact website: www.hyundai.com/au/en/owning/safety-recalls [↗]
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Recall: 2018 Ford Endura
- Recall number: REC-005719
- Campaign number: 23S12
- Original published date: 6 July 2023
- Year range: 2018
- Affected units: 1811
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, brake fluid may leak from the front brake flexible hoses. This could cause the brake fluid warning light to illuminate and may result in reduced braking efficiency.
What are the hazards?
Reduced brake efficiency could increase the risk of an accident and injury or death to vehicle occupants or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Ford will contact affected owners requesting that owners make an appointment at their preferred Ford Authorised Dealership for inspection and repair, free of charge.
For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on 13 FORD (13 36 73).
Supplier details
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Ford's Customer Relationship Centre
- Contact phone: 13 36 73
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Recall: 2016-20 Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Quadrifoglio
- Recall number: REC-005707
- Campaign number: 6637
- Original published date: 10 July 2023
- Year range: 2016 - 2020
- Affected units: 27
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: Quadrifoglio
What are the defects?
Vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic-matrix brakes have an independent electronic parking brake with a roll away prevention feature that can put excessive pressure on the brake rotor in extreme circumstances. This could result in an unexpected reduction of braking performance.
What are the hazards?
An unexpected reduction in braking performance may lead to an accident causing injury to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest authorised Alfa Romeo Dealer to have the vehicle software updated, free of charge.
Supplier details
FCA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Stellantis Australia
- Contact phone: 1800 075 397
- Contact email: auscustomercare@stellantis.com.au [↗]
- Contact website: www.alfaromeo.com.au [↗]
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