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7NEWS
5 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS recalled
Mercedes-Benz is recalling a handful of GLE and GLS large SUVs due to an issue that could prevent their safety technologies from working properly. 'Due to a manufacturing defect, the multi-purpose camera and/or the interior rear-view mirror on the windscreen may not have been bonded correctly and could detach,' the company says in its recall notice. 'If this occurs, the advanced driver assistance systems may not operate as intended and the driver's rear vision may be impaired. 'A loss of these systems or an impaired rear vision could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death vehicle occupants, other road users and any persons located behind the vehicle.' Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A total of five vehicles are affected from 2024 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here The original recall notice is attached here If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to make an appointment with a Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the free fix carried out. If you have any further questions, you can contact the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centre on 1300 762 718.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS recalled
Mercedes-Benz is recalling a handful of GLE and GLS large SUVs due to an issue that could prevent their safety technologies from working properly. 'Due to a manufacturing defect, the multi-purpose camera and/or the interior rear-view mirror on the windscreen may not have been bonded correctly and could detach,' the company says in its recall notice. 'If this occurs, the advanced driver assistance systems may not operate as intended and the driver's rear vision may be impaired. 'A loss of these systems or an impaired rear vision could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death vehicle occupants, other road users and any persons located behind the vehicle.' Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A total of five vehicles are affected from 2024 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here The original recall notice is attached here If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to make an appointment with a Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the free fix carried out. If you have any further questions, you can contact the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centre on 1300 762 718. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz GLE • GLS
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Ford Everest recalled
The Ford Everest has been recalled again as its windows may not stop winding up even if there's an obstruction. The Blue Oval says Everests included in an October 2024 recall of over 38,000 vehicles may have had an incorrect software update installed. This latest recall covers 955 Everests in total. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'Due to a software issue, if a vehicle occupant places an obstruction such as a body part in the window space when the driver or passenger side windows are closing, the window may not automatically reverse and may exert an upward force greater than the design intent,' the company says in its recall notice. 'If the driver or passenger side window auto reverse function does not operate as intended, it can increase the risk of serious injury to vehicle occupants.' A total of 955 examples are affected, manufactured from 2022 to 2024 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here The original recall notice is attached here If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to make an appointment with a Ford dealership to have the fix carried out, free of charge. If you have any further questions, you can contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 133 673. MORE: Everything Ford Everest
7NEWS
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Mazda MX-5 recalled due to ESC warning light issue
Mazda is recalling its current-generation MX-5 due to an issue that may prevent warning lights from appearing. 'Due to a software programming issue, the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) module may fail to illuminate the visual warning lights,' the company says in its recall notice. 'There is no safety hazard associated with this recall and the defect will not affect the performance of the vehicle.' Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A total of 966 vehicles are affected from 2023 to 2025 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here The original recall notice is attached here If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to schedule an appointment with a Mazda Australia dealership to have the free fix carried out. If you have any further questions, you can contact Mazda Australia on 1800 034 411.
7NEWS
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Ford Puma recalled for fire risk
Ford is recalling more than 5000 examples of its discontinued Puma light SUV as a fuel line defect could lead to a fire. 'Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel line sleeve may chafe against the support bracket and become damaged,' the company says in its recall notice. 'If this occurs fuel may leak, potentially resulting in loss of motive power while driving, and if in the presence of an external ignition source may result in a vehicle fire. 'A loss of motive power or vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage to property.' Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A total of 5034 vehicles are affected, built from 2021 to 2024 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here The original recall notice is attached here If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to schedule an appointment with a Ford Australia dealership to have the free fix carried out. If you have any further questions, you can contact Ford Australia on 133 673.
