Recall Wrap: Suzuki recalls almost 10,000 small cars

The Suzuki Ignis and Baleno have been recalled over concerns 9817 vehicles built between 2016 and 2018 could pose an injury risk to children.

The issue revolves around incorrect ISOFIX child restraint installation information, which is printed in the owner's manual.

If the instructions are followed, owners "may incorrectly install the ISOFIX child restraint system, posing a risk of injury to the child in the event of an accident," reads the ACCC recall notice.

As with most vehicle recalls, owners will be contacted to make them aware of the issue, which will be rectified for free. Consumers are advised to contact their closest Suzuki dealership to provide correct fitment instructions.

RAM 2500 and 3500 pick-up trucks sold in Australia between 2015 and 2018 have been recalled over a potential steering issue.

In total, 1197 RAM Trucks have been recalled by ASV, or American Special Vehicles, and will need to be inspected and repaired.

In a worst-case scenario, the drag link jam nut that is part of the steering mechanism may loosen and could see the drag link separating from the adjuster sleeve.

In plain English, this has the potential to reduce the steering system's effectiveness or even kill the steering completely, which would be bad news for the operator and surrounding motorists.

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by RAM Trucks and advised to bring their vehicle into a dealership to have them repaired for free.

The German-made ZB Holden Commodore and BK Astra pose a risk to occupants due to the improper welding of a seat frame. In the event of a rear-impact collision, the recall notice cites "an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants".

A combined 131 vehicles with 2019-2020 build plates are affected and owners will be contacted in writing to organise an inspection to replace the faulty seat frame assembly if required.

Lastly, a range of Volvo vehicles sold between 2015 and 2019 have been recalled due to an engine issue that can cause melting and deforming of the intake manifold. In other words, it's not good for the engine.

models fitted with four-cylinder diesel engines are affected, for a total of 2045 vehicles.

Volvo has identified that if an engine valve leaks, it can melt or deform the intake manifold which can result in "unusual engine operation" at best and "localised engine bay fire" at worst.

Owners will be contacted by Volvo to organise inspections and repairs at official dealership service departments.