Recall wrap: More than 1500 older Kia vehicles could roll away
Gear selector woes for South Korean people-mover and large SUV, as Jeep Grand Cherokee is called yet againKia Australia is recalling older versions of its top-selling Kia Carnival people-mover and related Kia Sorento large SUV, due to a gear selector fault that could allow affected vehicles to roll away.
The 1512 vehicles involved include all variants of the third-generation YP-series Carnival and UM-series Sorento produced in 2015.
Kia says the fault relates to the gear shifter’s shift lock holder, which may have been produced out of specification.
“As a result, the shift lock mechanism may not return to the locked position allowing the gear selector to be moved from park without depressing the brake pedal,” said Kia in its recall notice.
If unintentionally moved out of the park position, the South Korean car-maker says affected vehicles have the potential to roll away, increasing the risk of injury or death to occupants or other road users.
Recall notice – click here
VIN list: Kia Carnival, Kia Sorento
Ford Focus
Meanwhile, Ford Australia is recalling a very specific batch of its now-discontinued Focus small car, which could be fitted with a faulty sunroof.
Ford says only MY22-built versions of its Focus – produced between September 16, 2021 and September 24, 2021 – are affected, with just eight examples involved in the recall.
“Due to a manufacturing issue, the sunroof frame may not have been bonded correctly to the body and could become loose and detach from the vehicle, said Ford, adding that it will contact affected owners to organise a free inspection and rectification.
Recall notice – click here
VIN list 1: Ford Focus
VIN list 2: Ford Focus
Jeep Grand Cherokee
In other recall news this week, the nation’s most recalled model, the previous-generation WK Jeep Grand Cherokee, is being called back to dealerships yet again.
This time, Jeep is recalling 1431 examples of its Grand Cherokee fitted with a 3.0-litre diesel engine and built between 2018-2021 – see below for a list of affected VINs.
Jeeps says the potential fault is due to a manufacturing defect, which could cause the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler to crack over time.
If it cracks, preheated vaporised coolant will build up inside the engine air-intake, which could result in a vehicle fire if it combusts.
Recall notice – click here
VIN list: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Range Rover
The current Range Rover has also been recalled this week, with examples built between 2020 and 2022 at risk of catching fire.
Just 19 vehicles are being called back to Jaguar Land Rover dealers, all MY22 and MY23 plated versions of the large luxury SUV.
According to the British manufacturer, the exhaust bracket fixing nuts may not have been tightened to specifications and could become loose or detach over time.
“This may cause hot exhaust gas to leak into the engine bay and could result in a vehicle fire,” says JLR.
Recall notice – click here
VIN list 1: Land Rover Range Rover
VIN list 2: Land Rover Range Rover
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