The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has reminded consumers that product recalls are vital to ensure the safety of products in the marketplace, and prompt action is essential. This comes as more vehicle recalls has been announced.
Volkswagen of South Africa has recalled 374 of its Amarok
vehicles. The affected vehicles were made available from 10 January 2025 to 12
June 2025.
VW says these vehicles are being recalled due to the
possible loss of braking assistance that may be caused by the electromechanical
brake servo control unit.
‘’According to VW, the braking system remains functional
but requires additional effort when applying the brakes. If the issue manifests
whilst the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle will require increased braking
distance,’’ said the NCC in a statement.
PICTURE: VWStellantis South Africa is also recalling its Jeep Wrangler
and Chrysler 300C. According to the supplier, the recall follows defective
Takata airbags.
‘’On the affected vehicles, the passenger airbag inflator
may rupture during the airbag deployment phase. The rupturing of the airbag
inflator may lead to metal fragments passing through the airbag and into the
vehicle interior at high speed. This may result in injury or death to vehicle
occupants,’’ said Phetho Ntaba, NCC spokesperson.
The affected vehicles were made available nationally
between 2009 and 2013 and also exported to Namibia and Botswana.
COURTESY: JeepFurthermore, Mercedes-Benz South Africa is recalling 102
vehicles. The recall affects four (4) EQE-295 and ninety-eight (98) GLC-254
vehicles, which were made available from 2022 to 2025 and distributed
nationwide.
According to Mercedes-Benz, the bolting of the steering
coupling might not meet specifications.
‘’In this case, the mechanical connection between the
steering wheel and steering rack might loosen over time. As a result of the
defect, this might lead to a loss of the vehicle's steerability, increasing the
risk of an accident,’’ said Ntaba.
COURTESY: Mercedes-Benz Owners of the affected vehicles are urged to take their
vehicles to the nearest authorised dealership. The necessary repair work will
be carried out at no cost to the consumer.
Done By: Mitchum George
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