On Aussie roads, safety is paramount.

However, despite some brands' unwavering dedication to safety, unforeseen issues can escape the keen eyes of even the most esteemed car manufacturers.
Case in point: Australian drivers are being urged to check their vehicles, with over 4000 Nissan Navara Warrior utes and 115 Volvo XC90 SUVs recalled due to manufacturing defects.

Nissan Australia has launched a nationwide recall covering all 2021-2023 D23-series SL Warrior and PRO-4X Warrior models built for the Australian market.

According to the recall notice, the utes are fitted with a vehicle jack that does not meet the Australian Consumer Product Safety Standard.

The inadequate jack may fail to lift the front axle high enough to change the Warrior's larger all-terrain tyres.

Nissan Navara Warrior utes due to manufacturing issues. Image source: Nissan Australia.

However, Nissan stated there is ‘no safety hazard’, and the defect ‘will not affect’ the vehicle’s performance.

Vehicle owners are encouraged to contact their local Nissan dealer to address the issue.

Meanwhile, Volvo has also issued a recall for 115 units of its flagship Volvo XC90 SUV from model years 2015-2023 over a potential problem with second-row seat belts.

'Due to a manufacturing defect, the second-row seat belt buckle and lower anchor screw may become loose,' the company said in the recall notice.

'As a result, the seat belt may not operate as intended.'

Volvo XC90 SUVs are being recalled due to second-row seat belt issues. Image source: Volvo Cars Melbourne.

'In the event of a collision, if the seat belt does not operate as intended, the occupant of that seat may not receive the full protection of the seat belt system, and this could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.'

Volvo is contacting affected owners to arrange a free inspection and repair at their local dealer.

In similar news, Toyota Australia has issued a recall for more than 200 of its hybrid vehicles, citing concerns that they may be consuming more fuel than initially advertised.

This recall, which affects the Yaris Cross GR Sport Hybrid SUVs sold between October 2022 and April 2023, comes hot on the heels of a High Court ruling that cleared Mitsubishi of similar allegations.
This issue will see Toyota replacing the tyres on 245 Yaris Cross GR Sport Hybrid SUVs.

You can read more about this recall here.

Key Takeaways

• Nissan Australia has recalled over 4000 Nissan Navara Warrior utes due to an inadequate vehicle jack that fails to meet safety standards.
  
• The recall affects utes built between 2021 and 2023, including the D23-series SL Warrior and the PRO-4X Warrior.
  
• Though no safety hazard is reported, the jack's inability to lift the front axle correctly could prevent tyre changes for the larger all-terrain tyres featured on the Warrior models.
  
• Volvo has also issued a recall for 115 of its XC90 SUVs due to a second-row seatbelt defect that could increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Volvo Australia will contact affected owners for a free inspection and repair.

Do you, or anyone you know, own any of these vehicles being recalled? Share this article with them to get their vehicles inspected promptly.

Let us know your thoughts on these latest recalls in the comments below!

 

[Bill MacL]

Human error or AI???

 

[Rosscoesmiff]

On average, it’s Cheaper to dump this on the market and recall later rather than do R&D and get it right the first time. This may apply to nearly everything

 

[VK2LEE]

The car makers have thousands of employees in many countries making vehicles for many countries as cars for many countries are different to others due to laws... I believe they DO NOT make these problems on purpose. I was told by a woman who lives in the USA that she would never ever buy another electrical item made by LG or Samsung [not sure which] as they did have a major RECALL IN the USA and all the items had to be replaced.... so having a car that has a recall can mean no one will want to purchase one.... 68autobug