The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a warning to vehicle owners following the recall of thousands of Volkswagen, Volvo and Hino vehicles due to safety-related defects that may pose serious risks to motorists.
Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) is recalling a total of 159
Golf 8 R2.0 TSI 7 speed DSG 235 KW and Golf 8 GTI 2.0 TSI 7 speed DSG 180 KW
vehicles sold between 16 April 2025 and 30 June 2025. It said these vehicles are
being recalled due to a defect in the front passenger seat belt. According to
VWSA, there is a possibility that the seat belt on the front passenger side is
not properly attached to the lower anchoring point because of a fault in the
sewing process.
‘’If the lower anchoring point of the belt system is not
securely attached, the protective function of the seat belt is significantly
reduced. In the event of an accident, this could result in serious or fatal
injuries to the occupant in the front passenger seat,’’ said the NCC.
COURTESY: VWVolvo South Africa has also recalled twenty-six (26) XC90
plug-in hybrid vehicles model year 2025 – 2026. It said the vehicle's braking
functionality may be temporarily disabled while using 'B' mode (in plug-in
hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in pure electric cars), after coasting
downhill for a period.
‘’This could lead to a collision with potentially serious
safety consequences for occupants of the vehicle and others,’’ it said.
COURTESY: VolvoFurthermore, Toyota South Africa recalled 6 662 Hino 500
SKD series and 77 Hino 500 CBU series. The vehicles were made available from 11
May 2017 to 14 December 2023, and from 31 May 2018 to 25 December 2024,
respectively.
According to the supplier, an incorrect cage bolt spanner was supplied in the Hino 500 SKD vehicles, while the Hino 500 CBU came without the cage bolt spanner.
‘’Although the parking brake will continue to operate
during a vehicle failure, it will not be possible to release the parking brake
as the tool is incorrect and is not supplied,’’ it said.
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COURTESY: Hino South Africa“The NCC has noted the recent rise of recalls of motor vehicles or related components of such motor vehicles and is engaging affected suppliers for further information to determine the required steps to address this. In the meantime, consumers with affected vehicles are urged to urgently book their vehicles with their nearest approved dealerships for a thorough vehicle check, at no cost”, said Hardin Ratshisusu, Acting Commissioner.
Done by: Mitchum George
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