Recall roundup: Mazda, GWM, Audi

Recalls: 2021-23 Mazda BT-50

• Recall number: REC-005839
• Campaign number: R202303
• Original published date: 4 December 2023
• Year range: 2021 – 2023
• Variants: 3.0 ltr Variants
• Affected units: 8936
• List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]

What are the defects?

Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel hose may chafe against the engine oil level bracket and become damaged. 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?

When parts are available, Mazda Australia will contact affected customers to advise them to present their vehicle to their preferred Mazda Dealer to have the fuel hose replaced at no charge. Consumers who require further information should contact Mazda Customer Support on 1800 034 411.

Supplier details

MAZDA AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

Mazda Customer Support

• Contact phone: 1800 034 411
• Contact website: mazda.com.au [↗]
• Contact email: customersupport@mazda.com.au [↗]

• Contact phone: 1800 034 411
• Contact website: mazda.com.au [↗]
• Contact email: customersupport@mazda.com.au [↗]

Recalls: 2023 GWM Ora

• Recall number: REC-005843
• Original published date: 4 December 2023
• Year range: 2023
• Variants: All variants within this model
• Affected units: 1659
• List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]

What are the defects?

Due to a programming issue, if the operator removes the charging cable without cancelling the charge, an electrical arc between the charging plug and the vehicle may occur.

What are the hazards?

If an electrical arc comes into contact with the operator or bystanders it will increase the risk of serious injury or death.

What should consumers do?

GWM will contact affected owners in writing, requesting they make an appointment at their preferred GWM Dealer who will update the vehicle software, free of charge.

To find a local GWM Dealer visit, https://www.gwmanz.com/au/dealer-locator [↗].

For further information, consumers can contact GWM Customer Service Helpline on 1800 038 100 or contact customer service via https://www.gwmanz.com/au/contact-us [↗].

Supplier details

Great Wall Motor Company Limited

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

GWM Customer Support

• Contact phone: 1800 038 100
• Contact website: gwmanz.com/au/contact-us [↗]
• Contact email: cs@gwmanz.com [↗]

• Contact phone: 1800 038 100
• Contact website: gwmanz.com/au/contact-us [↗]
• Contact email: cs@gwmanz.com [↗]

Recalls: 2023 Audi A4, A5, Q3, Q7, Q8, TT

• Recall number: REC-005841
• Campaign number: 72N5
• Original published date: 30 November 2023
• Year range: 2023
• Affected units: 29
• List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]

What are the defects?

Due to a manufacturing defect, the outer backrest frame of the front seats may have been incorrectly welded. As a result, the seat frame could fracture.

What are the hazards?

In the event of an accident, a fractured seat frame could increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Audi Australia Pty Ltd in writing and are asked to arrange with their nearest authorised Audi dealership to have rectification 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 website: audi.com.au [↗]
• Contact email: customerassistance@audi-info.com.au [↗]

• Contact phone: 1800 502 834
• Contact website: audi.com.au [↗]
• Contact email: customerassistance@audi-info.com.au [↗]

More links to help you with your car recall

• What is a recall?
• What to do if your car is recalled
• Why a car recall isn’t all bad news
• What is a vehicle identification number (VIN)?
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