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New recall notices have been issued, affecting the new Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Carnival, certain Peugeot and Citroen vehicles, and a handful of Mercedes-AMG's CLA 45.
In the Corolla Cross's case, the recall centres around faulty software for the electric handbrake in petrol variants, while the affected Kia Carnival vehicles may not warn occupants the power-sliding rear doors are in operation.
Issued by local distributor Inchcape, the Peugeot and Citroen recall affects the 2017-20 Peugeot 208, 308 and 2008, and the 2017-20 Citroen C3, C3 Aircross and C4 Cactus.
The affected AMG CLA 45s were built with tyres that don't meet manufacturing specifications.
The details of each recall, as published, are posted below.
Recall: 2022-23 Toyota Corolla Cross
- Original published date: 25 May 2023
- Year range: 2022-23
- Affected units: 1285
- Affected VINs: From 0J000003 to 0J001343
- Affected production range: 24/02/2022 to 19/04/2023
- Variants: All petrol variants within this model range
For involved vehicles, there is a possibility that the brake actuator assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator and enter a failsafe mode.
This mode illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), displays the message "Parking Brake Malfunction, Visit Your Dealer" on the multi-information display (MID), and prevents the EPB from being engaged or disengaged.
If the EPB cannot be engaged, and the EPB MIL and MID warnings are ignored, and the vehicle is parked on an incline or decline without being placed into "Park", then the vehicle could roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
For all involved vehicles, Toyota Dealers will update the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) software free of charge to vehicle owners.
Updating the EPB software will take approximately 1 hour; however, depending on the Dealer's work schedule, owners may be required to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.
What should consumers do?
Toyota Australia will provide all owners of involved vehicles details of this safety recall campaign by SMS, email and/or mail to their last known address. Customers are asked to keep their contact details up to date with Toyota so future communications can be received.
Supplier details
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Customers with additional questions or concerns are asked to please contact their local/preferred Toyota Dealer in the first instance or the Toyota Recall Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Mon-Fri 8.00am-6.00pm AEDT). Please quote your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
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Recall: 2020-23 Kia Carnival
- Recall number: REC-005685
- Campaign number: 231021
- Original published date: 30 May 2023
- Year range: 2020 - 2023
- Affected units: 10,046
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: SLi and Platinum (all)
What are the defects?
The Power Sliding Door system may not warn occupants while in operation.
What are the hazards?
If the vehicle occupant is unaware of the power sliding door system is operating, it may increase the risk of injury.
What should consumers do?
Owners should immediately contact their preferred Kia dealer to schedule an appointment to have the Power Sliding Door software updated, 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 email: customer_service@kia.com.au
- Contact website: https://www.kia.com.au [↗]
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Recall: 2017-20 Peugeot 208, 308 & 2008
- Recall number: REC-005686
- Campaign number: KGGKGH
- Original published date: 30 May 2023
- Year range: 2017 - 2020
- Affected units: 164
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: All variants within this model range
What are the defects?
The timing belt may degrade due to aged engine oil. If left unrepaired it may result in a reduction or a loss of braking performance.
What are the hazards?
A reduction or loss in braking performance 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 preferred authorised Peugeot dealer to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.
Supplier details
INCHCAPE EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE PTY LIMITED
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Peugeot Australia Customer Relations Team
- Contact phone: 1800 307 607
- Contact website: https://www.peugeot.com.au [↗]
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Recall: 2017-20 Citroen C3, C3 Aircross & C4 Cactus
- Recall number: REC-005687
- Campaign number: HLX
- Original published date: 30 May 2023
- Year range: 2017 - 2020
- Affected units: 632
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
- Variants: All variants within this model range
What are the defects?
The timing belt may degrade due to aged engine oil. If left unrepaired it may result in a reduction or a loss of braking performance.
What are the hazards?
A reduction or loss in braking performance 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 preferred authorised Citroen dealer to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.
Supplier details
INCHCAPE EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE PTY LIMITED
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Citroen Australia Customer Relations Team
- Contact phone: 1800 898 058
- Contact website: https://www.citroen.com.au [↗]
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Recall: 2022 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45
- Recall number: REC-005683
- Campaign number: RC3135
- Original published date: 18 May 2023
- Year range: 2022
- Affected units: 7
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
The tyres within this production range may not meet manufacturing specifications which may lead to deflation of the tyre.
What are the hazards?
A sudden loss of air pressure may result in loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.
Supplier details
MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Customer assistance center (Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific)
- Contact phone: 1300 300 896
- Contact email: customerassistancecentre@mercedes-benz.com
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