Recall wrap: Takata drags in Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Mitsubishi's diminutive electric car, the i-MiEV, is the latest victim of the worldwide Takata airbag scandal.

177 vehicles built up to December 31, 2011 are affected by the recall, according to Mitsubishi Australia. The recall applies specifically to the airbag inflator for the passenger side of the car, and as with other Takata airbags recalled, the inflator may discharge metal shards during deployment.

Mitsubishi will contact i-MiEV owners by mail when parts are available to effect repairs.

Nissan is notifying owners of the Z51 Murano built between November 2013 and February 2015 that the power steering hose may come unclamped. According to the company, the defect would result in fluid leaks, gradually worsening loss of power assistance for the steering, and possible fire risk if the fluid should contact the exhaust manifolds. Nissan intends to advise owners once the parts are available for the Murano. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) range is JN1TANZ51A0025546 to JN1TANZ51A0026011.

Jaguar Land Rover Australia has announced a recall for the model year 2017 Land Discovery Sport and the MY 2016/17 Range Rover Range and Range Rover Sport. Not unlike a similar recall for airbags last month, the defect pertains to a "chemical mix ratio in some initiators" that may cause the front seatbelt pretensioner to malfunction.

JLR will mail the owners of affected vehicles and direct them to the nearest authorised servicing dealer in each case to have the car identified and the parts replaced if the vehicle falls within specific production dates.

Volvo is recalling the XC90 SUV for model year 2017, for those vehicles equipped with a third-row seat. The VIN range for vehicles subject to the notice is 105019 to 165329 and just 19 vehicles are affected. According to the importer, the vehicles concerned have been built and shipped without an airbag label on the passenger-side front sunvisor.

Owners are invited to contact the closest servicing dealer to replace the sunvisor mirror lid for the front-seat passenger.