Four manufacturers have recalled cars this week with Commodore, C-Class, Pathfinder, XF, XE, Navara and Juke models having an issue.
First up, a selection of 2018 Holden Commodore 2.0-litre diesel vehicles have been recalled due to a clip on the fuel hose bundle potentially rubbing on the fuel pump return hose which could subsequently leak.
A fire could be the result of a leak as fuel could fall onto the exhaust and ignite.
Holden will contact known owners of affected vehicles and advise them to make a trip to the nearest dealership for an inspection and repair if necessary. A list of affected VINs can be found here.
Takata airbag inflator-related recalls this week have been issued for Jaguar XF X260 and XE X760 models as well as 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles.
As with all Takata-related recalls there is a risk that the airbag inflator propellant could degrade over time, in high temperatures and humidity and in turn rupture propelling metal fragments out through the airbag cushion potentially causing injury or fatalities.
Concerned owners can contact their respective dealerships, visit the IsMyAirbagSafe website, or use their VIN to check if their vehicle is affected here (Mercedes) and here (Jaguar).
Finally this week, Nissan has issued a number of recalls. 2016 Pathfinder vehicles sold between February 1, 2017, and August 31, 2018, are being recalled due to an issue with an oil seal in the Anti-lock Braking System actuator that may leak brake fluid internally.
An ABS warning lamp will illuminate if there is any leaking brake fluid. The brake fluid may also cause an electrical short in the actuator circuit or even potentially cause a fire.
Nissan will be contacting known owners of affected vehicles to have them book a free vehicle inspection and repair if necessary, however, parts will not be available until January 2019. A list of affected VINs can be found here.
Nissan also has recalls out for 2017 D23 Nissan Navara and 2017 F15 Nissan Juke vehicles which could have a surface defect on an internal ignition switch spring.
The defect could result in the engine unexpectedly turning off while driving and potentially cause an accident in which case the vehicle’s airbag system may not function.
Concerned owners can check if their vehicle is affected here using their VIN or contact their nearest Nissan dealership to arrange an inspection and free replacement of the mechanical key ignition switch assembly if necessary.
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