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New recall notices have been issued, affecting the enthusiast favourite new Chevrolet Corvette, and Honda's latest Civic Hybrid.
In the Corvette's case, the recall centres around the 'drive-by' exhaust noise being too loud for Australian rules, while the Civic Hybrid has an issue that can cause its ECU to reset and erase all stored fault codes.
The details of each recall, as published, are posted below.
Recall: 2022 Chevrolet Corvette
- Recall number: REC-005663
- Campaign number: N22-239082
- Original published date: 22 May 2023
- Year range: 2022
- Affected units: 106
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: All variants within this model range
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the drive-by exhaust noise exceeds the limit defined under Australian Design Rule 83/00 (ADR 83/00).
What are the hazards?
ADR 83/00 defines the limits on external noise generated by motor vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds in order to limit the contribution of motor traffic to community noise.
The vehicle is not compliant with ADR 83/00.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles attend a General Motors Australia and New Zealand Pty Ltd (GM) dealer to have the engine control module software updated, free of charge.
Supplier details
GENERAL MOTORS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
GMSV Communications Centre
- Contact phone: 1800 004 678
- Contact email: gmsvcare@gm.com
- Contact website: https://www.gmspecialtyvehicles.com [↗]
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Recall: 2022-23 Honda Civic Hybrid
- Recall number: REC-005680
- Campaign number: 6EU
- Original published date: 22 May 2023
- Year range: 2022 - 2023
- Affected units: 164
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: All variants within this model range (hybrid only)
What are the defects?
Due to a software fault the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can be reset when the vehicle switches to electric drive. This will erase stored vehicle fault codes and turn off the check engine light if it is activated.
What are the hazards?
Vehicles do not comply with Australian Design Rule 79/04 because the check engine light may be inadvertently turned off and stored failure codes erased.
What should consumers do?
Customers will be advised to take their vehicle to a Honda Dealer for an ECU software update, free of charge.
Supplier details
HONDA AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Honda Customer Relations
- Contact phone: 1800 804 954
- Contact email: customerservice@honda.com.au
- Contact website: https://www.honda.com.au/recall [↗]
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