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New recall notices have been issued, affecting Volkswagen, Mazda, Volvo, Kia, Tesla, Audi, Ford and Jaguar vehicles.
The details of each recall, as published, are posted below.
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Recalls: 2019-23 Volkswagen Arteon, Golf and Passat
- Recall number: REC-005873
- Campaign number: 47U4
- Original published date: 24 January 2024
- Year range: 2019 - 2023
- Affected units: 5997
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted. As a result, a connection to the brake fluid reservoir could melt. If this occurs, brake fluid may leak on to a hot exhaust there which could lead to a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Volkswagen dealership to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle inspected and rectified, free of charge.
Supplier details
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Volkswagen Group Australia
- Contact phone: 1800 504 076
- Contact website: volkswagen.com.au/app/locals/find-dealer [↗]
- Contact email: recalls@myvw.com.au [↗]
2023 Mazda CX-60 and CX-90
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Recalls: 2023 Volvo XC40
- Recall number: REC-005877
- Campaign number: R10256
- Original published date: 24 January 2024
- Year range: 2023
- Variants: All variants within this model
- Affected units: 2513
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a software issue, the left turn indicator lamp may not illuminate as intended. If this occurs a warning will appear in the instrument cluster to alert the driver that the indicator is not operational. The left indicator functionality can be reset by switching the indicator off and on again.
What are the hazards?
If the left turn indicator lamp does not illuminate as intended, other road users would be unable to identify if the vehicle is turning.
What should consumers do?
The corrective action for this Recall is to update the vehicle's software. This software will be released as an Over the Air update that owners can download to the vehicle themselves. However, if they are unable to update the car remotely, they should contact their authorised Volvo retailer for an appointment without delay and they will update their vehicle at no cost.
If their vehicle is running software version 2.13.3 or later, the applicable software is already installed. The software version can be found by tapping Settings, System and Software updates on their vehicle centre touchscreen.
Supplier details
Volvo Car Corporation
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Volvo Car Australia Customer Care Centre
- Contact phone: 1300 787 802
- Contact website: volvocars.com.au [↗]
- Contact email: owners.australia@volvocars.com [↗]
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Recalls: 2023 Kia Carnival
- Recall number: REC-005878
- Campaign number: 231140
- Original published date: 24 January 2024
- Year range: 2023
- Variants: 2.2 CRDI Diesel
- Affected units: 627
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to incorrect manufacturing of an engine wiring harness, a poor connection may occur at the crankshaft position sensor which may lead to a loss of motive power and/or engine stalling.
What are the hazards?
A loss of motive power or engine stalling whilst driving 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 should immediately contact their preferred Kia dealer to schedule an appointment to have the affected wiring harness replaced, free of charge.
Supplier details
KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Kia Customer Service
- Contact phone: 131 542
- Contact website: kia.com.au [↗]
- Contact email: customer_service@kia.com.au [↗]
2023 Tesla Model 3
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Recalls: 2022-23 Audi E-Tron GT
- Recall number: REC-005881
- Campaign number: 93T7
- Original published date: 24 January 2024
- Year range: 2022 - 2023
- Affected units: 222
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the sealing of the high-voltage battery housing may reduce overtime, allowing moisture to enter. The moisture may potentially result in an electrical short circuit increasing the risk of fire.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Audi Australia Pty Ltd and are asked to arrange with their nearest authorised Audi dealership to have the repairs carried out, free of charge.
Supplier details
Audi Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Audi Australia
- Contact phone: 1800 502 834
- Contact website: audi.com.au [↗]
- Contact email: customerassistance@audi-info.com.au [↗]
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Recalls: 2023 Ford F-150
- Recall number: REC-005880
- Campaign number: 23S63
- Original published date: 29 January 2024
- Year range: 2023
- Affected units: 9
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
The clock spring electrical connection between the steering wheel airbag, horn and electrical systems may not have been welded to specification and possibly fail. If this occurs, it could result in a loss of steering wheel illumination, non-functioning steering wheel control switches, inoperative horn, and the airbag warning light will illuminate which may result in the driver’s airbag becoming inoperative.
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?
When parts are available, affected vehicles will be rectified before being delivered to customers. Any owners that have already received their vehicles will be notified in writing.
Supplier details
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Ford Customer Relationship Centre
- Contact phone: 13 36 73
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Recalls: 2023 Jaguar I-Pace
- Recall number: REC-005886
- Campaign number: H462
- Original published date: 31 January 2024
- Year range: 2023
- Affected units: 7
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a crack in the body floor pan. As a result, the crack may widen. This may impact the seat anchorage performance.
What are the hazards?
In the event of a collision if the seat anchorage does not perform as intended, it may increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest Jaguar Land Rover dealership to request an inspection of the floor pan and have the component repaired, free of charge.
Supplier details
JAGUAR LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
JLR Customer Relationship Centre
- Contact phone: 1300 787 803
- Contact email: crcau@jaguarlandrover.com [↗]
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