Almost every Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ sold in Australia has been recalled for a steering fault that has so far caused a loss in power assistance in at least 62 vehicles nationwide.

Around 15,000 86s and 3000 BRZs built between March 2012 and March 2015 will be recalled for a wiring defect that could interfere with the driver’s knee airbag housing and cause an electrical short circuit.

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Both single-spec BRZ, and 86 GT and GTS with either manual or automatic transmission are included in the recall, which will take one hour to fix free of charge at any Toyota dealership nationwide. It will involve the replacement of the power steering ECU and electric assistance harness.

Subaru BRZ driving

Alternatively, 86 models are affected if the final eight digits of the VIN are between ranges DG002006 and DG015716, EG018002 and EG023149, FG025022 and FG029639, DG002013 and DG015715, EG018001 and EG023148, or FG025003 and FG029637.

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