Recall wrap: Volkswagen Caddy van strikes airbag trouble

VW Australia has recalled 1870 examples of the Volkswagen Caddy delivery van produced between 2021 and 2023 to rectify the possible fitment of an airbag deactivation switch instead of a blanking plug.

The risks associated with this recall revolve around the possible injury to front passengers, stemming from the fact that the driver could assume that the front passenger airbag has been deactivated when it is always operational.

“If the driver believes the passenger front airbag has been deactivated, it may lead to an unsafe situation if something such as a child seat was used in the front passenger seat,” the official recall notice reads.

Caddy owners can check whether their vehicle is impacted via the VIN list attached to the notice on the federal transport department’s recalls website.

Affected owners are being encouraged to present their vehicle to an authorised Volkswagen dealership for a free inspection and repair.

The Ford Transit Custom van is also being recalled to sort out an incomplete software update, which could cause the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) to malfunction.

The recall applies to 327 vehicles produced in 2023 and specifies the relevant warning lights linked to the various sensors and cameras may not illuminate and warn drivers of obstacles, other vehicles or errors.

“A loss of safety systems could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants and other road users,” the recall notice reads.

Ford Australia is contacting affected owners and asking them to present their vehicles for a free software upgrade.

Those not wanting to wait for the letter or email can check their vehicle’s inclusion via the VIN list attached to the recall notice on the federal vehicle recalls website.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Australia has issued a recall for 465 examples of its 2022 Range Rover Sport after it was found the driver’s side tail-lights might not be sealed properly and allow moisture inside.

The British car-maker says this could cause the lights to malfunction, which in turn could “increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users”.

“Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Jaguar Land Rover and are asked to take their vehicle to an authorised Jaguar dealer and have the right-hand tailgate and body-mounted lamps replaced, free of charge,” JLR said via the official recall notice.

Customers can check their vehicle’s inclusion via the VIN list attached to the recall notice on the federal vehicle recalls website.

On a much smaller scale – 11 units – a handful of 2023 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs are being called back to repair a manufacturing defect surrounding the fixed body panels and their adhesion with the vehicle’s frame.

“In the event of a rear-end collision there is a risk the fuel system will be damaged and fuel may leak,” JLR Australia said in the official recall notice.

“A fuel leak will increase the risk of a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants or bystanders and/or damage to property.”

As with the above recall, affected owners can check their inclusion via the published VIN list and, if applicable, are being urged to present their vehicle for a free inspection and repair with an authorised Jaguar Land Rover service centre.

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