Recall wrap: Aussie Ford F-150 pick-up recalled again

The locally remanufactured 2024 Ford F-150 has struck another teething issue, with Ford Australia recalling a small batch of the right-hand drive pick-up trucks to rectify an issue that could cause the driver’s airbag to become inoperative.

Specifically, the clock spring electrical connection between the steering wheel airbag, horn and electrical systems may not have been welded to specification and, as Ford admits in the notice published on the federal government’s Vehicle Recalls website, could possibly fail.

“If this occurs, it could result in a loss of steering wheel illumination, non-functioning steering wheel control switches, inoperative horn, and the airbag warning light will illuminate which may result in the driver’s airbag becoming inoperative,” the company said in the notice.

“In the event of an accident, an airbag not deploying as intended could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.

“When parts are available, affected vehicles will be rectified before being delivered to customers. Any owners that have already received their vehicles will be notified in writing.”

The issue impacts just nine F-150 pick-ups converted to right-hand drive by RMA Automotive on behalf of Ford Australia and is separate to the steering-related recall announced earlier this month, which impacts 443 vehicles and could lead to a loss of control as the “steering intermediate shaft may separate from the steering rack”.

On the latter issue, Ford Australia said the majority of affected vehicles had been inspected and cleared of any issues soon after the recall was distributed.

Aussie Ford F-150 sales were also paused over the New Year to address a mystery turbocharger issue stemming from the right-hook remanufacturing process.

Customers who want to check their inclusion in this latest recall in the lead-up to the official correspondence can do so via the VIN list attached to the recall notice.

Elsewhere, 222 examples of the Audi e-tron GT electric car are being summoned back to dealers by Audi Australia to fix a manufacturing issue surrounding the high-voltage battery housing.

According to Audi, the sealing of the housing may reduce over time and allow moisture into the assembly and potentially cause an electrical short, possibly leading to a vehicle fire.

“A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and/or damage to property,” Audi said via the recall notice.

“Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Audi Australia Pty Ltd and are asked to arrange with their nearest authorised Audi dealership to have the repairs carried out, free of charge.”

Vehicle owners can check whether their car is included in the recall via the VIN list attached to the notice.

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