New recall notices have been issued, affecting Audi, Subaru, Mahindra, Maserati and Mitsubishi vehicles.
The details of each recall, as published, are posted below.
Recalls: 2019-23 Audi A3 and Q2
- Recall number: REC-005771
- Campaign number: 97HO
- Original published date: 12 September 2023
- Year range: 2019 - 2023
- Affected units: 7758
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to an installation defect, the internal fuse box wiring harness may become loose. If this occurs, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate, internal, external lamps may switch off, and the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of motive power whilst driving.
Note: In an event of failure, the driver will be able to steer and apply the brakes.
What are the hazards?
A sudden loss of motive power and reduced or poor visibility whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
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 work 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 email: customerassistance@audi-info.com.au [↗]
- Contact website: www.audi.com.au [↗]
Recalls: 2021-22 Subaru BRZ
- Recall number: REC-005776
- Campaign number: SRT-346
- Original published date: 13 September 2023
- Year range: 2021 - 2022
- Affected units: 475
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variant applicability: All variants within this model
What are the defects?
Due to a potential design concern with the rear tail lights control circuit, the turn and hazard indicators lamps may not illuminate as intended.
What are the hazards?
If the turn and hazard indicators do not illuminate as intended, other road users would be unable to identify if the vehicle is turning or under hazard. 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?
If rapid blinking of the indicator occurs in the instrument cluster, owners should contact their local Subaru dealer as soon as possible to have the vehicle inspected and the work carried out, free of charge.
Owners can also contact Subaru Australia’s customer relations team on 1800 226 643 to assist with enquiries on this recall. Alternatively, owners can find a list of authorised Subaru retailers on their website www.subaru.com.au/retailers
Supplier details
SUBARU (AUST) PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Subaru Australia
- Contact phone: 1800 226 643
- Contact email: feedback@subaru.com.au [↗]
- Contact website: www.subaru.com.au/recall [↗]
Recalls: 2023 Mahindra XUV700
- Recall number: REC-005764
- Campaign number: ER272
- Original published date: 4 September 2023
- Year range: 2023
- Affected units: 330
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: AX7, AX7L
- Variant applicability: All variants within this model
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the main fuse box wiring harness may come in contact with the metal engine mounting bracket. As a result, the wiring harness could become damaged over time due to vibrations whilst driving, thus increasing the risk of thermal incident which may lead to vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A thermal incident which may lead to 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 should contact their most convenient Mahindra dealer to have the wiring repaired, free of charge.
Supplier details
MAHINDRA AUTOMOTIVE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Mahindra Dealer
- Contact email: customercare@mahindra.com.au [↗]
- Contact website: www.mahindra.com.au/ [↗]
Recalls: 2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo
- Recall number: REC-005778
- Campaign number: 662
- Original published date: 13 September 2023
- Year range: 2023
- Affected units: 10
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variant applicability: This model does not include variants
What are the defects?
The adhesive that holds the windshield frame in place may not meet manufacturing specifications, this may result in the windshield not being adequately secured to the vehicle.
What are the hazards?
A windshield that is not adequately secured to the vehicle may detach and possibly have glass breakage, increasing the risk an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their authorised Maserati dealer to have the necessary work carried out and completed free of charge.
Supplier details
European Automotive Imports Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Maserati Customer Assist
- Contact phone: 0424 638 362
- Contact website: www.maserati.com.au/ [↗]
Recalls: 2018 Mitsubishi ASX
- Recall number: REC-005777
- Campaign number: 010173
- Original published date: 13 September 2023
- Year range: 2018
- Affected units: 2
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: ES
- Regulator comments: Only two vehicles affected by this recall
What are the defects?
Incorrect compliance and data labels are fitted on the left and right hand front door openings. The labels do not match the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) stamp in the engine bay.
What are the hazards?
Affected vehicles are not compliant with the Australian Design Rule (ADR 61/02) Vehicle Markings.
What should consumers do?
Affected owners should contact the Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited Customer Service team on 1800 931 811 to arrange replacement of the incorrect label, free of charge.
Supplier details
MITSUBISHI MOTORS AUSTRALIA LIMITED
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited
- Contact phone: 1800 931 811
- Contact email: CustomerService@mmal.com.au [↗]
- Contact website: www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/ [↗]
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