Recall wrap: Almost 180,000 Mazda cars recalled

Mazda Australia has announced a nationwide product safety recall for almost 180,000 small cars, including the popular Mazda3 and its high-riding SUV sibling, the Mazda CX-3, due to a potentially faulty reversing camera.

A total of 176,048 Mazda vehicles are involved in the recall, including all variations of the BM/BN-series Mazda3 and DK-series CX-3 built between 2013 and 2020.

The Japanese car-maker says a manufacturing defect could cause the reversing camera’s wiring harness to become damaged over time, which could result in the rear-view image flickering or becoming distorted. 

Mazda says if the reversing camera does not display clearly, as intended, it could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to any persons located behind the vehicle.

Replacement parts are not yet available, however, Mazda says it will contact affected owners as soon as the rectification work can be carried out, which will be free of charge.

Go to the federal government’s Vehicle Recalls website to see the full recall notice or to check if your vehicle is involved here and here.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Australia’s most recalled vehicle is being called back for repairs once again, with 84 examples of the previous-generation WK-series Jeep Grand Cherokee built in 2021 affected by potentially faulty tail lights.

“Due to a manufacturing defect, the rear tail lamps may not illuminate as intended,” said Stellantis Australia in its recall notice.

“If this occurs during dark conditions, the traffic behind will have reduced visibility and may not be able to identify the vehicle.”

Affected owners are encouraged to contact their nearest dealer to have the issue rectified for free.

Go to the federal government’s Vehicle Recalls website to see the full recall notice or check if your vehicle is involved.

Range Rover and Range Rover Sport

Also this week, Jaguar Land Rover is calling back 780 examples of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport due to a software issue that could affect models built in 2023.

JLR says the software fault could cause the headlights, front position lamps, daytime running lights and/or indicators to fail.

The malfunction not only causes reduced visibility at night, but means vehicles affected are not compliant with ADR 46/00 (Headlamps).

Affected owners should contact their preferred dealer to organise an update of the vehicle’s Headlamp Control Module software.

Go to the federal government’s Vehicle Recalls website to see the full recall notice or to check if your vehicle is involved.

McLaren 600LT

Meantime, 28 examples of the McLaren 600LT Coupe and Spider are at risk of catching fire, according to the British supercar maker.

All models affected were built between 2018 and 2019, and McLaren says a manufacturing issue could cause the joint between the coolant pipe and the temperature sensor to be inadequately sealed, which could lead to a coolant leak, resulting in a vehicle fire.

Go to the federal government’s Vehicle Recalls website to see the full recall notice or to check if your vehicle is involved.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

The most affordable model in the Mercedes-Benz line-up has also been hit with a safety notice this week, when it was called back to the workshop for a new set of shoes.

A total of 38 examples of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class are involved in the recall, which relates to incorrect tyre fitment that Benz says could result in loss of vehicle control.

“The tyres within this production range may not meet manufacturing specifications which may lead to deflation of the tyre and/or the tyre tread could detach partially or completely whilst driving,” said Benz in its safety notice.

Go to the federal government’s Vehicle Recalls website to see the full recall notice or to check if your car is involved.

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