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New recall notices have been issued, affecting Toyota, Land Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Ram, Jaguar, Ferrari and Ford vehicles.
The details of each recall, as published, are posted below.
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Recall: 2020-23 Toyota Yaris hatch
- Recall number: REC-005716
- Campaign number: YGG34
- Original published date: 227 June 2023
- Year range: 2020 - 2023
- Affected units: 7633
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: Ascent Sport, SX, ZR petrol and hybrid
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, small cracks may form in the front lower suspension arms when driving on rough (corrugated) roads. As a result, the suspension may collapse or detach from the vehicle. If this occurs, the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of steering control.
What are the hazards?
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Toyota will contact affected owners in writing, requesting to make an appointment at their preferred Toyota dealer to inspect and if necessary replace the front lower suspension arm, free of charge.
To find a local dealer, visit https://www.toyota.com.au/find-a-dealer [↗]
For further information, consumers should contact the Toyota Recall Assist Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEST).
Supplier details
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Toyota Recall Assist Support Line
- Contact phone: 1800 987 366
- Contact email: recallsupport@toyota.dataresponse.com.au [↗]
- Contact website: www.toyota.com.au/recalls [↗]
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Recall: 2016-20 Land Rover Discovery
- Recall number: REC-005703
- Campaign number: N798
- Original published date: 19 June 2023
- Year range: 2016 - 2020
- Affected units: 4084
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: All variants within this model
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, water may enter the rear passenger door latches and cause corrosion in the return spring. As a result, the doors may not latch whilst in closed position and the hazard warning light may not display on the instrument cluster as intended.
What are the hazards?
If the rear passenger’s door does not latch as intended, it could open whilst the vehicle is in motion. This could increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Jaguar Land Rover Australia requesting to take their vehicle to an approved dealership to inspect and rectify the vehicle, free of charge.
Supplier details
JAGUAR LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Land Rover Customer Relations
- Contact phone: 1800 625 642
- Contact email: crcau@jaguarlandrover.com [↗]
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Recall: 2021-23 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Recall number: REC-005708
- Campaign number: 64A
- Original published date: 26 June 2023
- Year range: 2021 - 2023
- Affected units: 2052
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, incorrectly installed rear coil springs may detach whilst driving. As a result, it could lead to a loss of vehicle control.
What are the hazards?
A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest authorised Jeep Dealer to have the vehicle’s rear coil springs inspected and, if required, replaced free of charge.
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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: https://www.jeep.com.au/contact-us.html [↗]
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Recall: 2019-23 Genesis G80, GV60, GV70 and GV80
- Recall number: REC-005715
- Campaign number: 31D015
- Original published date: 28 June 2023
- Year range: 2019 - 2023
- Affected units: 1723
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: All variants within this model
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the seat belt pre-tensioner inflator cap may fracture when deployed in the event of an accident.
What are the hazards?
If the seat belt pre-tensioner inflator cap fractures, metal fragments may be propelled at high speed towards the vehicle occupants and could cause serious injury.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted directly by Genesis Motor Australia (GMA), requesting to make an appointment with their preferred authorised GMA dealership for inspection and repair, free of charge.
If vehicle owners still have queries, they can contact GMA Customer Care on 1800 908 070.
Supplier details
Hyundai Motor Company
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
GMA Customer Care Team
- Contact phone: 1800 908 070
- Contact website: https://genesis-motors.com.au/safety-recalls/ [↗]
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Recall: 2021-23 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Recall number: REC-005711
- Campaign number: RC3153
- Original published date: 27 June 2023
- Year range: 2021 - 2023
- Affected units: 1541
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: C-Class
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the front passenger airbag may not deploy as intended.
What are the hazards?
In the event of an accident, an airbag not deploying as intended could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the airbag replaced, free of charge.
A full list of authorised dealerships can be found at www.mercedes-benz.com.au [↗]
Alternatively, please use the Mercedes-Benz online booking service.
www.mercedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking [↗]
Supplier details
MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centre
- Contact phone: 1300 300 896
- Contact email: customerassistancecentre@mercedes-benz.com [↗]
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Recall: 2021 Ram 1500
- Recall number: REC-005702
- Campaign number: RC2001337A
- Original published date: 21 June 2023
- Year range: 2021
- Affected units: 1231
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: This model does not include variants
What are the defects?
The Power-Train Control Module (PCM) software determines if the mixture is rich or lean and adjusts the amount of fuel entering the engine. Due to a manufacturing defect, the PCM software may not operate as intended and could result in the engine shut down causing a loss of motive power while driving.
What are the hazards?
A loss of motive power while driving could increase the risk of an accident and injury to vehicle occupants or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest authorised RAM dealer to have the vehicle’s PCM software updated. free of charge.
For any additional information and assistance, please call RAM Trucks Customer Assist on 1300 681 792.
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AMERICAN SPECIAL VEHICLES PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
RAM Trucks Customer Assist
- Contact phone: 1300 681 792
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Recall: 2022-23 Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Recall number: REC-005714
- Campaign number: RC3155
- Original published date: 27 June 2023
- Year range: 2022 - 2023
- Affected units: 401
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: GLC 300
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the interior footwell cover may cause interference with accelerator pedal.
What are the hazards?
Interference with the accelerator pedal while driving increases the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the footwell cover repaired, free of charge.
A full list of authorised dealerships can be found at www.mercedes-benz.com.au [↗]
Alternatively, please use the Mercedes-Benz online booking service.
www.mercedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking [↗]
Supplier details
MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centre
- Contact phone: 1300 300 896
- Contact email: customerassistancecentre@mercedes-benz.com [↗]
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Recall: 2017-23 Jaguar I-Pace
- Recall number: REC-005700
- Campaign number: H441
- Original published date: 28 June 2023
- Year range: 2017 - 2023
- Affected units: 68
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: All variants within this model
What are the defects?
Due to a software issue, some vehicles may experience a thermal overload. If this occurs, vehicle occupants may identify smoke or fire emanating from underneath the vehicle.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire may increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders, and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred Jaguar dealer for inspections. During the visit, Jaguar retailer will provide an update to the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software that will monitor the High Voltage battery operational status. This will provide indication in the event the High Voltage battery exhibits conditions which may lead to thermal overload condition.
This software provides an enhanced level of driver warnings in relation to High Voltage battery condition and in the event the software determines a risk exists, the High Voltage battery charging capacity is temporarily limited to 75%. The warning message and associated Owner Guide instruction directs the driver to take their vehicle to a Jaguar retailer for diagnosis, your retailer will then inspect, and if necessary, repair or replace the affected High Voltage battery module/assembly, free of charge.
Supplier details
JAGUAR LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
JLR Australia CRC
- Contact phone: 1300 787 803
- Contact email: crcau@jaguarlandrover.com [↗]
- Contact website: www.jaguar.com.au [↗]
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Recall: 2020-22 Range Rover
- Recall number: REC-005704
- Campaign number: N784
- Original published date: 19 June 2023
- Year range: 2020 - 2022
- Affected units: 206
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: All variants within this model
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the rear tail lamps wiring harness may become lodged between the vehicle body and a foam block. If this occurs, the rear tail lamp may not illuminate as intended.
What are the hazards?
If the rear tail lamp does not operate as intended during dark conditions, the traffic behind will have reduced visibility and may not be able to identify the vehicle. This could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Jaguar Land Rover Australia requesting to take their vehicle to an approved dealership for inspection of the rear tail lamp and wiring. If required, the lamp and wiring will be replaced, free of charge.
Supplier details
JAGUAR LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Land Rover Customer Relations
- Contact phone: 1800 625 642
- Contact email: crc@jaguarlandrover.com [↗]
- Contact website: www.landrover.com.au [↗]
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Recall: 2021-22 Ford Ranger and Everest with ARB winch
- Recall number: REC-005710
- Campaign number: 23S26
- Original published date: 28 June 2023
- Year range: 2021 - 2022
- Affected units: 110 (dealer-fitted)
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: Fitted with ARB/WARN VR EVO winch
What are the defects?
The internal circuit board of the remote control for ARB/WARN VR EVO winches can corrode if exposed to water. Corrosion of the remote control’s circuit board may cause the winch’s cable to stop, wind up or release unexpectedly.
What are the hazards?
If a winch stops or starts unexpectedly while being used, the cable or vehicle may move suddenly. The winch may also operate unintentionally while not being used, for example when parked or driving.
If the winch operates unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of accident and serious injury to occupants of the vehicles or persons nearby.
What should consumers do?
Vehicle owners should immediately stop using the remote control.
Ford will contact affected owners in writing requesting they make an appointment at their preferred Ford Authorised Dealership for replacement of the remote control, free of charge.
Alternatively contact ARB directly via https://www.arb.com.au/warn-winch-recall/ [↗]
For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on 13 FORD (13 3673).
Supplier details
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Ford Customer Relationship Center
- Contact phone: 133 673
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Recall: 2021-23 Ferrari 296
- Recall number: REC-005695
- Campaign number: C24000085
- Original published date: 27 June 2023
- Year range: 2021 - 2023
- Affected units: 69
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: 296 GTB, 296 GTS
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the hose connecting fuel tank may become damaged and corroded due to contact against the high voltage battery cover. If this occurs, fuel may leak in the presence of an external 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 or bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Ferrari in writing, requesting to immediately stop using the vehicles involved in this recall campaign and to make an appointment with their preferred authorised Ferrari dealership or Ferrari Australia to arrange for a replacement of the fuel tank connecting pipe, free of charge.
Ferrari dealers can be found at - https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN [↗]
Supplier details
FERRARI AUSTRALASIA PTY LIMITED
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Ferrari Australiasia
- Contact phone: 1800 234 392
- Contact website: www.ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/recall-information [↗]
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