Recall wrap: Honda Accord a fire risk

Honda has issued a recall notice for the Accord sedan (pictured) sold in Australia between March 2013 and February 2016.

The recall applies to both four-cylinder and V6 models, with 4811 cars subject to the notice. According to Honda, a battery sensor may have been installed incorrectly during the manufacturing process. Gaps in the unit would allow road grime to enter and create a short circuit. This in turn could lead to a fire.

So far, Honda advises, there have been no reported problems in Australia. Owners are advised to arrange an inspection of the vehicle at the nearest servicing dealer. If required, the sensor will be replaced. Honda is also contacting owners by mail.

Jaguar Land Rover Australia is contacting owners of the XJ sedan for model years 2010 and 2011. Due to "over set parameters" the airbags may deploy with too much force in the event of a frontal collision. JLR advises that the fix is a software patch for the Restraint Control Module (RCM).

The Vehicle Identification Numbers for the vehicles subject to the recall range from SAJAC12P5ALV00006 to SAJYA16E5BMV12021. Owners are advised to contact the nearest authorised dealer to have the software updated.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 200 passenger cars sold between October 1, 2016 and December 1, the same year. According to the importer, front-passenger airbags may not deploy correctly to protect the seat occupant effectively. Mercedes-Benz Australia is contacting owners of the passenger vehicles subject to the recall – A-Class, B-Class, CLA and GLA – to advise they take the vehicles to the closest authorised dealer for the part in question to be replaced.