Recall wrap: Jeep Grand Cherokee recalled again

The Jeep Grand Cherokee, easily the nation’s most recalled model, is being called back into dealerships again this month, with more than 11,000 examples on the list for maintenance.

Since the fourth-generation WK-series Grand Cherokee arrived in Australia in early 2011, the SUV has been the subject of 24 recalls, including three since February this year.

The latest affects the crankshaft position sensor in Jeep Grand Cherokee models built from 2014-2015 and sold between June 1, 2013, and January 1, 2019. 

A total of 11,632 examples are affected by the recall, with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia saying that in some vehicles the signal from the sensor may fail, which could in turn result in an engine stall and the inability to restart the engine.

Owners will be contracted to organise a free repair. Click here for a list of VIN numbers of vehicles affected by this recall.

GC’s smaller sibling, the Jeep Cherokee, has also been recalled this week, with brand-new MY21 examples (model code KL) being called back over a fire risk.

A total of 203 vehicles are affected, with FCA saying a transmission oil cooler hose may have been manufactured with incorrectly cured rubber, which could rupture and cause fluid to leak. Fluid leaking from the hose may contact an ignition source, which could lead to a vehicle fire.

Again, affected owners will be notified, but you can find a list of relevant VINs here.

Toyota Australia is calling back a total of 7671 examples of its Toyota C-HR over concerns around the small SUV’s fuel pump.

Those vehicles affected include models built from 2019-2021 (model codes NGX10 and NGX50) and sold from December 2, 2019, and May 26, 2021.

Toyota says the internal components of the fuel pump may wear and fracture the welded area of the fuel pump, which could lead to a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

The Japanese car-maker says if this was to occur, vehicle occupants may smell fuel when driving and if fuel leaks in the engine compartment it may result in an engine bay fire.

Toyota will contact affected owners to organise a free inspection and repair, but says replacement parts may not become available until mid-July 2021. Click here to see if your C-HR is affected.

Kia Australia is recalling a total of 767 examples of the new-generation Kia Sorento large SUV and Kia Carnival people-mover, all of which are fitted with the 3.5-litre V6 petrol Lambda Gen 3 engine.

Kia says the fuel supply pipe in MY21 examples of the Sorento (MQ4) and Carnival (KA4) may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak. If fuel leaks, it can result in an engine compartment fire.

The South Korean manufacturer says it will contact affected owners by mail to arrange a free inspection and repair. Click here for a list of relevant VINs. 

Suzuki Australia has announced two recall notices for its Suzuki Jimny off-roader.

The first affects a total of 4036 Jimny vehicles built from 2019-2020, which Suzuki says could have the wires in the driver and passenger door harness cut or damaged by the repeated motion of opening or closing the doors.

The Japanese car-maker says if the wires are cut or damaged, the curtain airbags may not deploy correctly in the event of an accident.

In a separate recall, 206 examples of the MY18 Jimny are also being recalled due to an incorrect manufacturing process of a component inside the fuel pump. Suzuki says the component could swell, causing the fuel pump to become inoperative. And if the fuel pump stops working, this could stop the engine while driving.

More information can be found here and here for the door wiring issue, while there are two further links covering VIN numbers for the fuel pump issue – one here and another here.

Eleven examples of the Volvo XC90 built from 2016-2020 are also under recall, impacting Excellence models equipped with four seats and a rear seat control display.

Volvo says that if liquid comes into contact with the rear seat control display, the system may perceive this as a constant touch.

“If this occurs when the front passenger seat control is selected, the front passenger seat may be moved forward or backwards until it reaches the end position,” said the company, adding that this may result in injury to vehicle occupants.

Click here to check if your Volvo XC90 is affected by this recall.