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SowetanLIVE
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- SowetanLIVE
Major car brands recall several vehicles over safety issues
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) says it has been informed by car manufacturers that several brands are being recalled over safety issues. These are Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300c, Citroën C4, DS4 and DS5 models, Mercedes-Benz CLA (118), S-class (model series 223), Audi, VW Polo sedan and Volvo XC90. The NCC said Stellantis South Africa told them that the Jeep-Wrangler and Jeep-Wrangler Chrysler 300c models would be recalled due to a defect in the Takata airbag. 'According to the supplier, the passenger airbag inflator may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could strike the vehicle occupants, which may result in serious injury or death,' the NCC said. It said the Citroën C4, DS4 and DS5 models, distributed from 2009 to 2016, would be recalled due to an airbag inflator that may burst. 'The potentially high energetic deployment of the inflator may lead to metal fragments detaching from the bursting inflator, and these parts could fly in the direction of the driver or occupants in the vehicle, capable of causing serious injury or possibly death in a worst-case scenario.' The NCC said Mercedes-Benz AG South Africa informed them that the length of the brake hoses on the rear axle of certain CLA (118 platforms) and S-class (model series 223) vehicles might not have met the specifications. 'This, according to the supplier, will lead to a reduced braking performance in one of the two brake circuits, increasing the risk of an accident caused by the brake fluid loss.' Audi South Africa says it's recalling 46 of the affected Audi-Tron GT vehicles. 'This is caused by some individual cell modules of the high-voltage battery that may display technical irregularities. The high-voltage battery may overheat, resulting in an acute fire hazard, with the associated risk of severe fatal injuries to people inside and or outside the vehicle, as well as significant property damage,' Audi said. Volkswagen is recalling 905 affected VW Polo sedans. 'According to the supplier, the latch plates for the rear seat belt were produced with insufficient hardness. Therefore, in the event of powerful deceleration (accident or hard braking), there may be a reduced retention or protective effect and related increased risk of injury.' Volvo Car South Africa said the recall of 27 Volvo (XC90 models years 2020-2022) is due to potential issues with the high-voltage battery which may lead to overheating. Consumers are urged to visit the nearest authorised dealership for a check or repair/ replacements where necessary.
Eyewitness News
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Eyewitness News
Owners of recalled car brand urged to return their cars
JOHANNESBURG - The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is urging owners of recalled vehicles to return their cars to their closest dealerships urgently. On Wednesday, the commission recalled several models of cars, citing defective engineering that poses a safety threat to the driver. The recalled cars include Jeep Wrangler and Chrysler 300c, Citroen's C4, DS4, and DS5 models, Mercedes-Benz CLA and S-class model series, Audi-Tron GT vehicles, the VW Polo sedan and Volvo XC90. READ: NCC recalls 10 car models over engineering defects Some of the defects identified in the cars are faulty airbags, batteries with a high chance of overheating and malfunctioning brake systems. Commission spokesperson Phetho Ntaba said the defects were identified with the assistance of the various car suppliers. "In some instances, the concerns as raised by the manufacturing supplier may increase the risk of an accident, as in the case of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, for example. In other instances, the leak of brake fluid loss in the case of a Mercedes-Benz AG, so we really want to reiterate our message to say Do heed the call, your safety comes first."
TimesLIVE
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Major car brands recall several vehicles over safety issues
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) says it has been informed by car manufacturers that several brands are being recalled over safety issues. These are Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300c, Citroën C4, DS4 and DS5 models, Mercedes-Benz CLA (118), S-class (model series 223), Audi, VW Polo sedan and Volvo XC90. The NCC said Stellantis South Africa told them that the Jeep-Wrangler and Jeep-Wrangler Chrysler 300c models would be recalled due to a defect in the Takata airbag. 'According to the supplier, the passenger airbag inflator may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could strike the vehicle occupants, which may result in serious injury or death,' the NCC said. It said the Citroën C4, DS4 and DS5 models, distributed from 2009 to 2016, would be recalled due to an airbag inflator that may burst. 'The potentially high energetic deployment of the inflator may lead to metal fragments detaching from the bursting inflator, and these parts could fly in the direction of the driver or occupants in the vehicle, capable of causing serious injury or possibly death in a worst-case scenario.' The NCC said Mercedes-Benz AG South Africa informed them that the length of the brake hoses on the rear axle of certain CLA (118 platforms) and S-class (model series 223) vehicles might not have met the specifications. 'This, according to the supplier, will lead to a reduced braking performance in one of the two brake circuits, increasing the risk of an accident caused by the brake fluid loss.' Audi South Africa says it's recalling 46 of the affected Audi-Tron GT vehicles. 'This is caused by some individual cell modules of the high-voltage battery that may display technical irregularities. The high-voltage battery may overheat, resulting in an acute fire hazard, with the associated risk of severe fatal injuries to people inside and or outside the vehicle, as well as significant property damage,' Audi said. Volkswagen is recalling 905 affected VW Polo sedans. 'According to the supplier, the latch plates for the rear seat belt were produced with insufficient hardness. Therefore, in the event of powerful deceleration (accident or hard braking), there may be a reduced retention or protective effect and related increased risk of injury.' Volvo Car South Africa said the recall of 27 Volvo (XC90 models years 2020-2022) is due to potential issues with the high-voltage battery which may lead to overheating. Consumers are urged to visit the nearest authorised dealership for a check or repair/ replacements where necessary.
Eyewitness News
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Eyewitness News
NCC recalls 10 car models over engineering defects
JOHANNESBURG - The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has recalled ten different car models due to engineering defects that may pose a danger to the driver. The commission said consumers with affected vehicles should book their cars into the nearest approved agents or dealerships for a check and a replacement of the defective components. These recalled cars are the Jeep Wrangler and Chrysler 300c, Citroen's C4, DS4, and DS5 models, Mercedes-Benz CLA and S-class model series, Audi e-tron GT vehicles, the VW Polo sedan and Volvo XC90. Some of the defects highlighted are faulty airbags in the Jeep cars, which could be prone to inflator ruptures, resulting in the release of metal fragments. The National Consumer Commission spokesperson, Phetho Ntaba, said: "We want to say to the consumers, reiterate that once a recall is announced, it is vitally important for consumers to stop using those particular goods or consuming those goods if it's a consumable product, for their safety." The commission said the recall was done in consultation with the various car suppliers.
The Citizen
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Did you buy a VW Polo in 2025? It's among six car brands recalled over safety defects
The cars being recalled are Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300c, Citroen C4, DS4, and DS5 models, Mercedes-Benz CLA, S-Class, Audi, VW Polo Sedan and Volvo XC90 The cars being recalled are Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300c, Citroen C4, DS4, and DS5 models, Mercedes-Benz CLA, S-Class, Audi, VW Polo Sedan and Volvo XC90. Pictures: iStock Different suppliers in South Africa have notified the National Consumer Commission of seven car brands that they are recalling because of various faults on them. The cars being recalled are Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300c, Citroen C4, DS4, and DS5 models, Mercedes-Benz CLA (118), S-Class (model series 223), Audi, VW Polo Sedan and Volvo XC90. The faults in the car can cause severe injuries. Therefore, consumers are required to visit their nearest authorised dealership to have them checked out. ALSO READ: Tribunal fines car repairer R100 000 for being 'dishonest and contemptuous' Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Chrysler 300c NCC said Stellantis South Africa, a subsidiary of the global automaker Stellantis is recalling the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Chrysler 300c models due to a defect in the Takata airbag. 'According to the supplier, the passenger airbag inflator may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag deployment events. 'In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could strike the vehicle occupants, which may result in serious injury or death.' The cars the supplier is recalling were sold from 2014 to 2016. Those who have purchased the cars are requested to visit the nearest authorised dealership for a repair or replacement of the airbag. Citroen C4, DS4 and DS5 Stellantis South Africa is also recalling the Citroen C4, DS4 and DS5 models sold from 2009 to 2016. The issue with these cars is that the driver's and passenger's airbag inflators may rupture during the airbag deployment phase. 'The potentially high energetic deployment of the inflator may lead to metal fragments detaching from the bursting inflator, and these parts could fly in the direction of the driver or occupants in the vehicle, capable of causing serious injury or possibly death in a worst-case scenario.' Mercedes-Benz CLA and S-Class Another supplier recalling cars is Mercedes-Benz AG South Africa. NCC said the models that are being recalled are the CLA (118 platforms) and the S-Class (model series 223). The supplier told NCC that 'the length of the brake hoses on the rear axle might not have met the specifications.' The brake hoses of the rear axle might come into contact with surrounding components, chafe over time, and subsequently cause brake fluid to leak. 'According to the supplier, this will result in reduced braking performance in one of the two brake circuits, thereby increasing the risk of an accident due to brake fluid loss.' The supplier said the brake hose issue in the CLA models is the same issue as the one with the S-Class models. 'The brake hoses may gradually start to leak in hot and moist areas after an extended operating period.' As a result, the brake fluid could leak out, impairing brake power in one of the two brake circuits, increasing the risk of an accident. The models with this issue were produced between 2020 and 2023. ALSO READ: Product recall: Toys from Takealot, Toys R Us and e-bike batteries pulled over choking, fire hazards Audi E-Tron GT Audi South Africa is recalling Audi E-Tron GT produced on and after 27 October 2021 due to a high-voltage battery. 'This is caused by some individual cell modules of the high-voltage battery that may display technical irregularities. 'The high-voltage battery may overheat, resulting in an acute fire hazard, with the associated risk of severe fatal injuries to people inside and or outside the vehicle, as well as significant property damage,' according to the supplier. Audi told NCC that 46 affected cars were sold nationally. Those who bought the cars after 27 October 2021 are required to visit any Audi SA-approved Dealer for checking and, if necessary, module replacement. VW Polo Sedan Volkswagen of South Africa is recalling VW Polo Sedan sold nationally from 2 April 2025 onwards. VW told NCC that the latch plates for the rear seat belt were produced with insufficient hardness. Therefore, in the event of powerful deceleration (accident or hard braking), 'there may be a reduced retention or protective effect and related increased risk of injury.' There are 905 Polos with this issue. Those who purchased the car during the period must contact an approved Volkswagen dealer for a check and, if necessary, replacement of the affected components. Volvo XC90 The seventh car brand to be recalled is Volvo. Volvo Car South Africa is recalling the XC90 model produced between 2020 and 2022. Volvo told the NCC that there is a potential issue with the high-voltage battery. 'According to the supplier, the issue may cause overheating of the battery cells when the battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario, this overheating in the high-voltage battery could lead to a thermal event.' There are 27 affected XC90 cars. Therefore, it is recommended that consumers visit their nearest authorised agents or dealerships for inspection and, as necessary, replacement of defective components. NOW READ: Did you buy a Mercedes-Benz GLE? The supplier wants them back
