Recall wrap: Lexus NX 450h+ PHEV recalled
Fire risk for Lexus NX plug-in hybrid while separate recalls underway for Volvo XC40 and C40 and Porsche Macan and PanameraThe Lexus NX 450h+ launched last year is now subject to a national recall relating to a potential fire hazard with the plug-in hybrid luxury mid-size SUV.
According to a recall notice published on the federal Department of Transport’s Vehicle Recalls website – click here for full details – the “DC-DC converter that supports charging the 12V battery may short circuit and overheat” and in turn spark a vehicle fire.
Such an eventuality poses a significant risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants and bystanders, which is why affected owners will be contacted by Lexus Australia in writing to make an appointment at their preferred Lexus dealer, who will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge.
Vehicle owners can also check the VIN list provided on the Vehicle Recalls website to see if their car is impacted.
At this stage, 154 vehicles produced between 2021 and 2022 have been identified as affected.
Volvo XC40 and C40
A factory recall is also underway for 52 examples of the Volvo XC40 and related Volvo C40, which may be afflicted with a manufacturing defect in their front suspension assembly.
The recall notice specifies the compact SUVs’ front left ball joint may not have been attached correctly and could cause the driver to lose control if the assembly was to fail.
“A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of an accident causing serious injuries or death to the vehicle occupants and/or other road users,” Volvo said in the recall notice.
“Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest authorised Volvo dealer to have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible and have the work carried out, free of charge.”
All affected vehicles identified so far were produced between 2022 and 2023.
Porsche Macan and Panamera
A recall is also underway for just four examples of the Porsche Macan and Porsche Panamera to rectify a potentially faulty seat belt.
Affecting cars built between 2014 and 2023, Porsche said “the screw connection to the rear seat belts may not have been tightened sufficiently” during the manufacturing process and could cause the belts to malfunction.
“Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Official Porsche Centre to arrange an inspection and repair of their vehicle, free of charge,” Porsche Australia said.
The VIN numbers of the affected vehicles can be found here, and the official notice is published on the Vehicle Recalls website here.
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