Recall Wrap: AMG C 63 S axle issues

Owners of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S high-performance sedans, coupes and wagons are being asked to return their vehicles to the dealership to fix a potential issue with the driveshaft.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S cars sold between February 1, 2015 and July 31, 2016 have the potential to break their driveshafts in wet conditions. The cars' twin-turbo V8 engines generate 375kW and 700Nm, all of which goes to the rear axle, which "may lead to failure of the driveshaft", says the ACCC recall notice.

In reality, if the wheels spin up rapidly in the wet then find traction, it can cause the driveshaft to break.

In total, 1343 Mercedes-AMG C63 S vehicles sold in Australia are affected and owners are being urged to contact their nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz retailer for "an update to the software of the ESP control units and, if necessary, the suspension control unit".

A recall notice was last week also issued for 628 Kia Carnival people-movers. The vehicle's brake booster has the potential to weaken over time due to a suspect vacuum hose which can "lead the brake pedal to become hard when applying the pedal repeatedly", according to the ACCC.

"As a result, increased pedal effort may be required to achieve the expected stopping distance," reads the recall notice.

Only 2017 (YP) models are affected and there have been no reported incidents of the potential brake issue in Australia. Owners are recommended to contact a Kia dealership to get the problem fixed.

The Nissan Navara D23 (2015-2017) has been recalled to fix a potentially improperly tightened bolt securing the nudge bar to the vehicle. The Nissan Pathfinder R52 (2013-2017) has also been recalled for the same issue.

Infiniti has issued two recall notices, for the Q50 and Q60 models built between 2013 and 2017. An error with the car's electronic control module (ECU) can lead to false confidence the automatic transmission is fine.

The failure of the transmission warning light illuminating can occur, "due to a mismatch of on-board diagnosis communication architecture between the new Electronic Control Module and old controlled area network. It could result in "an emissions regulation non-compliance", says the ACCC.

Volkswagen has issued a recall for 62 new Passats, one Arteon and one Golf with 2018 model year designations following the discovery of a weak rear wheel bearing housing.

It could lead to "impaired" road holding of the vehicle and owners of the vehicles are being asked to contact their dealership. Volkswagen Australia says that 50 of the affected vehicles are yet to be delivered or haven't arrived in Australia thus far.