Recall wrap: Fire risk for RAM 2500 and 3500
BMW iX1 and Jaguar I-PACE EVs also recalled, along with Citroen C3 and various Mercedes-Benz carsRAM 2500 and 3500 pick-up trucks converted to right-hand drive through RAM Trucks Australia (also known as American Special Vehicles) have come in for two product safety recalls this week, both of which could result in a vehicle fire if left unchecked.
The first relates to a transmission problem and, according to the recall notice, the six-speed automatic transmission of the 6.7-litre six-cylinder turbo-diesel could experience a build-up of pressure and heat, causing fluid to leak.
RAM says a transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
A total of 1361 vehicles built between 2020 and 2023 have been identified as needing inspection at an authorised RAM dealership, where corrective work will be carried out, free of charge.
You can view the recall notice on the Department of Transport’s Vehicle Recalls website here and check individual VIN numbers here.
Separately, 1901 examples of RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles supplied by RTA/ASV between 2021 and 2022 are also at risk of catching fire, this time due to a manufacturing issue with the air heater intake, which may experience an electrical short even with the ignition off.
Owners of affected vehicles are asked to contact their nearest authorised RAM dealer to inspect the vehicle and, if required, replace the intake air heater relay, free of charge.
You can view the recall notice on the Department of Transport’s Vehicle Recalls website here and check individual VIN numbers here.
BMW iX1
The BMW iX1 battery-electric small SUV has been recalled in Australia due to a manufacturing defect that could see the front-right drive shaft become loose and detach from the eDrive system.
If this occurs, BMW acknowledges that it could lead to a sudden loss of motive power, which could in turn increase the risk of an accident.
The driver is likely to be alerted by warning signals in the instrument cluster.
The BMW iX1 was only recently launched by BMW Australia and is the German car-maker’s most affordable electric vehicle. The recall affects vehicles built in 2022 as well as 2023.
Two separate recall notices impacting a total of 132 vehicles were issued today by the federal Department of Transport on its Vehicle Recalls website – you can view them here and here.
VIN lists for the cars are also available here and here.
Owners are being asked to immediately contact a BMW dealer or BMW Australia direct to organise to have the recall carried out, free of charge.
Jaguar I-PACE
Another electric SUV from a premium manufacturer is also being recalled, in this case the Jaguar I-PACE.
Due to a manufacturing fault, the high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) may not operate as intended, which could prevent the driver from defrosting the windscreen. In such a case, poor visibility obviously compromises safety and could increase the risk of an accident.
The recall affects 36 vehicles built between 2020 and 2022 – see the VIN list published by the Department of Transport here – and involves the HVCH being replaced at an authorised Jaguar Land Rover dealer, free of charge.
Owners should contact a dealer direct to organise for the work to be carried out.
You can also view the recall notice on the government’s Vehicle Recalls website here.
Various Mercedes-Benz models
A fresh recall notice has been issued for an ongoing issue impacting various Mercedes-Benz models, relating to a fuel delivery unit that may fail, causing the fuel pump to switch off.
“If this occurs, it could impair the fuel supply to the engine resulting in a loss of power whilst driving,” said Mercedes-Benz in its recall notice. “A loss of power whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”
See our earlier report on this issue here, but this week’s recall involves a total of 3597 vehicles sold in 2021 and 2022, including the 205- and new 206-series C-Class, 257-series CLS, 213-series E-Class, 238-series E-Class Coupe/Convertible, 463-series G-Class, 253-series GLC, 167-series GLE/GLS, 223-series S-Class, 232-series SL and the 290-series Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe.
You can view the recall notice on the Department of Transport’s Vehicle Recalls website here and check individual VIN numbers here .
Citroen C3
Finally this week, six examples of the 2022 Citroen C3 have been called back due to a serious chassis issue that could lead to a cracked crossmember.
“The rear crossmember may not have been manufactured according to specifications and could crack. If this occurs, the vehicle could experience a sudden loss of vehicle control,” said Citroen importer Inchcape in its recall notice.
“A sudden loss of vehicle control whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”
You can view the recall notice on the Department of Transport’s Vehicle Recalls website here and check individual VIN numbers here.
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