Recall wrap: Isuzu D-MAX could catch fire
And entry-level Porsche 911 owners may get the fright of their lives if a seat airbag deploys unnecessarilyIsuzu Ute Australia (IUA) is recalling more than 8000 examples of its current-generation Isuzu D-MAX to fix a manufacturing issue that could lead to a vehicle fire.
According to the official notice at the Vehicle Recalls website, 8039 utes built between 2021 and 2023 could have damaged fuel lines caused by chaffing against the engine oil level bracket, potentially leading to a fuel leak in the engine bay.
“If this occurs, fuel may leak in the presence of an external ignition source resulting in a vehicle fire,” the notice reads.
“A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage to property.”
IUA is therefore encouraging all affected owners to arrange a free inspection and repair – new fuel line and retaining clips – with their nearest authorised IUA service centre as soon as possible.
A list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice as we now sit and wait for Mazda Australia to recall the D-MAX’s twin: the BT-50.
Porsche 911 Carrera
Meantime this week, Porsche Cars Australia has issued a product safety recall for 258 examples of its current 9920-series 911 Carrera produced between 2021 and this year to rectify a programming issue that could cause the seat airbags to deploy unnecessarily in an impact.
A deployed airbag can mean the difference between an insurance write off and a salvageable vehicle, while an unnecessarily deployed airbag can injure and/or startle vehicle occupants.
“Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Official Porsche Centre to arrange repair of their vehicle, free of charge,” Porsche said in its recall notice.
As with the D-MAX, an affected VIN list is attached to the recall notice.
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