Recall of Mercedes-AMG, Nissan, Infiniti, Audi, Volkswagen models
Mercedes-AMG Australia has recalled 1343 examples of its current generation C63 S sports car.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its latest round of vehicle safety recalls affecting Mercedes-AMG, Nissan, Infiniti, Audi and Volkswagen models.
Mercedes-AMG Australia has recalled 1343 examples of its current-generation C63 S sports car, including sedan, station wagon, coupe and convertible, due to a possible driveshaft failure.
Vehicles sold between February 1, 2015 and July 31, 2016 may experience torque peaks in the vehicle's transmission during wet start maneuvers.
This can result in a loss of traction, which increases the risk of an accident that will require an update to the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software and suspension control units (if necessary).
Meanwhile, Nissan Australia has recalled samples of its 1-series D23 Navara midsize car and R52 Pathfinder large SUV equipped with a Nissan Genuine Accessory push bar due to possible installation issues.
Insufficient torque on the bolts can cause the bolts holding the pusher roller hoop to loosen, causing the hoop to rattle and, in some cases, disengage from the vehicle. As a result, the pushrod may also become detached, creating a risk of an accident for the vehicle's occupants and other road users.
Infiniti Australia has collectively recalled 104 examples of its current-generation Q50 midsize sedan and Q60 sports car powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine due to an electronic control module (ECM) problem.
The functionality indicating an automatic transmission failure has not been programmed into the ECM, which means the malfunction indicator light (MIL) does not come on when it should. If the driver is not aware of the problem, emission standards may not be met.
This was caused by an OBD architecture mismatch between the new ECM and the old Monitored Network (CAN). The fix requires reprogramming with updated logic.
In addition, Audi Australia recalled one A3 subcompact car and one Q2 compact SUV due to a possible material hardness mismatch between their rear hub bearings.
Both vehicles were manufactured in August this year and the durability of their rear hubs is not guaranteed as the bolted connections may come loose.
This can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, creating a risk of an accident for passengers and other road users.
Volkswagen Australia has recalled 62 large Passats, one small Golf and one large Arteon sedan from its 2018 model year range due to a possible rear wheel bearing housing failure due to a limited production period.
This part could have been manufactured with insufficient strengthening of the body, as a result of which it could get a crack, which would significantly impair the vehicle's directional stability and increase the likelihood of an accident.
Owners of the above vehicles will be contacted directly by their manufacturer, with the exception of Mercedes-AMG, with instructions to book a service appointment at their preferred dealership.
Depending on the problem, a free upgrade, repair or replacement will take place, with Nissan waiting until parts availability is confirmed before proceeding.
Anyone looking for more information about these recalls, including a list of affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs), can search the ACCC Product Safety Australia website.
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