Recall wrap: More than 27,000 Hyundai SUVs strike trouble
Potentially dangerous seat belt inflators and fire risk for Korean brand’s popular SUVs; VW Golf and Caddy also recalledHyundai Australia is calling back more than 27,000 vehicles across two SUV model lines this month – including the current Hyundai Santa Fe, which may be fitted with seat belt pre-tensioner inflators that could seriously injure occupants.
A total of 7554 examples of the South Korean car-maker’s latest (TM-series) large family SUV – including all trim grades – are affected by the recall, all of which were built between 2020 and 2022.
Hyundai says the Takata-style airbag fault stems from a manufacturing issue that could cause the seat belt pre-tensioner inflator cap to fracture when deployed in the event of an accident.
“If the seat belt pre-tensioner inflator cap fractures, metal fragments may be propelled at high speeds towards the vehicle occupants and could cause serious injury,” says Hyundai in the recall notice.
Hyundai ix35
In a separate product safety recall notice issued this week, 19,541 examples of the now-discontinued Hyundai ix35 medium SUV have been called back due to a fire risk.
All variants of the ix35 built between 2014-2015 (EL model code) are affected by the recall, which Hyundai says is caused by a manufacturing fault.
According to the recall, the circuit board of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may short-circuit when the components are exposed to moisture, which could result in a vehicle fire even when the vehicle is turned off.
Hyundai says the short-circuit does not affect the functioning of the brake system itself and is advising owners of affected vehicles to park them in an open space away from flammable materials and structures.
It is also advising affected owners to immediately stop driving their vehicle and contact their local Hyundai dealership if the vehicle displays an engine warning light.
Volkswagen Caddy
Elsewhere, Volkswagen is calling back 115 examples of its Caddy commercial van due to a manufacturing defect which that cause a loss of vehicle control.
Vehicles affected include those built between 2021-2022, in which the German manufacturer states the transverse link bushes fitted to the front axle may have been incorrectly welded.
“This could cause the transverse link to fracture causing the front wheels to move independently of the steering wheel, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control,” says VW.
Affected owners are being asked to contact their local Volkswagen dealer to schedule an appointment to have to vehicle inspected and rectified free of charge.
Volkswagen Golf
Meanwhile, a total of 16 Volkswagen Golfs – all manufactured in 2015 – are being called back to the workshop over potentially faulty wiper blades due to a software issue.
Only the front windscreen wipers are affected, which may lead to poor visibility for the driver in the event of rain and could increase the risk of an accident, says the car-maker.
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