Is your 2023 Ford Puma unsafe? Major faults in airbags and seatbelts trigger recall!
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Safety should always be a priority, especially on the road, so today, we want to share an important announcement for all Ford Puma owners.
Due to a software issue, 307 units of 2023 Ford Pumas have been recalled nationally, as some crucial safety components, such as the airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners, may fail to function properly—leading to, deadly consequences.
According to the recall notice from the Department of Infrastructure, 'During the manufacturing process, the Restraint Control Module (RCM) was loaded with an incorrect configuration.'
'As a result, if an incorrect replacement part is installed in the system, warnings will not be displayed, and the seatbelt pre-tensioners and airbags may not perform as intended in the event of an accident.’
'In the event of an accident, an airbag not deploying or seatbelt pre-tensioner not activating correctly could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.'
Ford Australia reportedly sold 1,389 Puma units locally between January and the start of September 2023. The recall covers around 22 per cent of the total units sold.
The complete list of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) for the 307 units affected can be downloaded here.
Ford Australia has said it will contact affected owners directly and ask them to bring their cars for an appointment at their preferred Ford Authorised Dealership to get the RCM configuration updated for free.
Concerned owners who want more information may also contact Ford’s customer relationship centre at 133 673.
You can read the full recall notice here.
This news comes after the recall of 4,841 Ford cars across its Ranger and Everest models due to a possible software issue.
The defect affects models built between 2021 and 2023 and puts these cars in a dangerous position if the vehicle batteries drop below a critical level.
It could cause the transmission to shift to ‘park’ when travelling at speeds below 6 km/h, resulting in sudden braking and the failure of the rear brake lights to activate, which 'potentially [increases] the risk of an accident [that may cause] injury or death'.
You can read more about this recall here.
Members, if you or anyone you know owns one of these vehicles, it is important that you get in touch with Ford as soon as possible to ensure that your car is safe and compliant.
What do you think about this recent recall for Ford cars, members? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
Due to a software issue, 307 units of 2023 Ford Pumas have been recalled nationally, as some crucial safety components, such as the airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners, may fail to function properly—leading to, deadly consequences.
307 units of 2023 Pumas are being recalled due to some crucial safety components. Image source: Ford Australia.
According to the recall notice from the Department of Infrastructure, 'During the manufacturing process, the Restraint Control Module (RCM) was loaded with an incorrect configuration.'
'As a result, if an incorrect replacement part is installed in the system, warnings will not be displayed, and the seatbelt pre-tensioners and airbags may not perform as intended in the event of an accident.’
'In the event of an accident, an airbag not deploying or seatbelt pre-tensioner not activating correctly could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.'
Ford Australia reportedly sold 1,389 Puma units locally between January and the start of September 2023. The recall covers around 22 per cent of the total units sold.
The complete list of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) for the 307 units affected can be downloaded here.
Airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not function properly due to an issue with the Restraint Control Module (RCM). Image source: Ford Australia.
Ford Australia has said it will contact affected owners directly and ask them to bring their cars for an appointment at their preferred Ford Authorised Dealership to get the RCM configuration updated for free.
Concerned owners who want more information may also contact Ford’s customer relationship centre at 133 673.
You can read the full recall notice here.
This news comes after the recall of 4,841 Ford cars across its Ranger and Everest models due to a possible software issue.
The defect affects models built between 2021 and 2023 and puts these cars in a dangerous position if the vehicle batteries drop below a critical level.
It could cause the transmission to shift to ‘park’ when travelling at speeds below 6 km/h, resulting in sudden braking and the failure of the rear brake lights to activate, which 'potentially [increases] the risk of an accident [that may cause] injury or death'.
You can read more about this recall here.
What do you think about this recent recall for Ford cars, members? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
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