Isuzu Australia has recalled a recently model utility for defects associated with seat belt pre-tensioners. The model is Isuzu D-MAX Crew Cab 2021, vehicles built between 22 June 2020 and 16 August 2020. According to records, there are 690 affected vehicles. You can check the VIN of affected vehicles here.
What are the defects?
The rear seat seatbelt pretensioner locking tab may be defective and will not tension properly.
What are the hazards?
If the pretensioner wiring harness connector incorrectly locks, this can prevent it from fully tensioning the seatbelt in the event of an accident. This could increase the risk of injury or, in the case of a serious accident, increase the risk of death to vehicle occupants.
What should consumers do?
Isuzu UTE Australia Pty Ltd is contacting all known owners of affected vehicles.
Consumers should contact their nearest Isuzu UTE dealer to arrange for inspection and repair.
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Kenworth Truck Recall
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Product Safety Australia has announced a recall of Kenworth trucks equipped with Hill Start Assist, Model Years 2009-2020 (MY2009-2020) supplied by PACCAR Australia Pty Ltd.
The defects is a pneumatic valve in the Hill Start Assist system may be incorrectly connected.
The Regulator said in a statement released that “if this valve is connected incorrectly, air supply to the rear brakes may be disrupted, increasing the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.”
According to records, there are 4533 affected vehicles. You can check the VIN of affected vehicles here.
Owners will be contacted and advised to make an immediate appointment with their nearest PACCAR Australia dealer to arrange for a technician to inspect and repair the vehicle.
For more information on the Kenworth Truck Recall, owners can contact their nearest PACCAR Australia dealer. Visit https://www.kenworth.com.au/find-a-dealer/ to find your nearest dealer.
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