Multiple brands have updated again and added new vehicles to the list of Takata airbag affected cars, will we ever see an end to this schamozzle? Also added to the recall list are some vehicles lacking anchorage points, vehicles that might overheat, vehicles that have an incorrectly installed exhaust system, vehicles that have faulty welding and vehicles that could catch on fire.
Added to the recall list for potentially faulty Takata airbags are vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Audi, Holden and Ferrari.
Mercedes-Benz has added C-Class (204) vehicles built between 2008 and 2011 plus R-Class (251) cars built from 2009 to 2013 to their original recall list. Owners can check their VIN here.
Honda has also updated their original recall to include Accords built between 2001 and 2007 as well as MDX built between 2003 and 2006. Click here for the VIN list.
Audi has a multitude of affect vehicles built between 2005 and 2013 on their recall list which are the A3 (8P), A4 Cabriolet (8H), A5 (8T), A5 Cabriolet (8F) and Q5 (8R). A list of VINs is on the Product Safety page here.
Holden is recalling MY14 to MY17 Astras, MY12 to MY13 Opel Astras, MY14 to MY17 Opel/Holden Cascadas and MY13 Opel Zafiras as part of the Takata airbag recall. Affected VINs are listed here.
Many model year 2013 Ferrari cars have been added to the recall list which includes the California, 458 Spider, F12 Berlinetta, FF and 458 Italia models. Owners can check if their car is included here.
As always, if customers are concerned their vehicle might be affected they can contact their local dealership or visit the website set up to check if a vehicle has been affected by the faulty Takata airbags.
Another updated recall this week was for MG 6 PLUS Core models built in 2016. Vehicles on the list are not fitted with a child restraint anchorage as dictated by Australian design rule 34/02.
Without the anchorage point, the top tether of a child restraint cannot be fitted properly. Affected owners will be contacted by their MG dealer to rectify the problem. Concerned customers can also contact the MG Australia helpline on 1800 MG CARS (642 277) to speak to someone. Customers can also check affected VINs here.
Other cars recalled this week are Peugeot 308 (T9), 3008 (P84) and 5008 (P87) models built between September 2017 and May 2018. Affected vehicles may have their engine overheat and seize due to a faulty cooling strategy and maximum temperature alert.
Peugeot Australia is attempting to contact affected customers by mail. Vehicles need to be taken to the nearest dealer to have the engine software updated to prevent overheating. The affected VIN list can be found here.
Mercedes-Benz has also recalled C-Class and E-Class passenger cars built in May 2018 as they may have incorrectly installed panelling which lacks the left cutout for the exhaust system. This could result in the incorrectly installed panelling making contact with the exhaust system and catching on fire due to the high temperatures during full-load operation. Customers can check their VIN here or contact their nearest dealership to arrange an inspection and repair work.
Volkswagen has updated their recall list adding more VINs from MY17 and MY18 6C Polos. A select number of Polo vehicles may have faulty welding on the towing eye which can tear and allow the towrope to sling back and potentially cause injury or damage.
Volkswagen is attempting to contact affected vehicle owners by mail. Customers can also check their VIN here or contact their nearest dealership if they are concerned.
Finally, Audi is also recalling A4, A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 models manufactured between April 2011 and May 2015 as they may have an issue with the auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner failing due to overheating in the area of the connectors.
The results of the heater element in the air conditioner overheating could include smoulder damage or even fire. Audi is attempting to contact all known owners of affected vehicles. Customers can also contact their local dealership to arrange an inspection and replacement. Affected VINs can be found here.
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