Ranger

All recall notices.

1. 26S10 - Kuga Ranger - Potential Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Failure

   R/2026/160 · 15 Apr 2026

   15 Apr 2026

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve may fail leading to weak acceleration engine vibration a no start condition or a loss of power.

   Remedy

   A remedy is not currently available. The manufacturer is working to provide a software update to prevent this failure. Should you experience EGR failure contact your dealer immediately.

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   Built 27 Feb 2025 – 27 Mar 2025

   ~414 vehicles affected

2. 26S10 - Kuga Ranger - Potential Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Failure

   R/2026/160 · 15 Apr 2026

   15 Apr 2026

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve may fail leading to weak acceleration engine vibration a no start condition or a loss of power.

   Remedy

   A remedy is not currently available. The manufacturer is working to provide a software update to prevent this failure. Should you experience EGR failure contact your dealer immediately.

   Build window

   Built 28 Mar 2025 – 27 Jul 2025

   ~105 vehicles affected

3. 26S10 - Kuga Ranger - Potential Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Failure

   R/2026/160 · 15 Apr 2026

   15 Apr 2026

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve may fail leading to weak acceleration engine vibration a no start condition or a loss of power.

   Remedy

   A remedy is not currently available. The manufacturer is working to provide a software update to prevent this failure. Should you experience EGR failure contact your dealer immediately.

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   Built 3 Sep 2025

   ~1 vehicles affected

4. Ranger: 10R80 Transmission Oil Pump Gears Software Update

   R/2026/127 · 27 Mar 2026

   27 Mar 2026

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 20S10 may not have been delivered properly and vehicles may exhibit an issue where the transmission lubricant pump gear could fail.

   Remedy

   Update the Power Control Module and Transmission Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.

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   Built 6 Mar 2019 – 18 Apr 2019

   ~83 vehicles affected

5. Ranger: 10R80 Transmission Oil Pump Gears Software Update

   R/2026/127 · 27 Mar 2026

   27 Mar 2026

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 20S10 may not have been delivered properly and vehicles may exhibit an issue where the transmission lubricant pump gear could fail.

   Remedy

   Update the Power Control Module and Transmission Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.

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   Built 30 Apr 2019 – 8 Nov 2019

   ~366 vehicles affected

6. Ranger: 10R80 Transmission Oil Pump Gears Software Update

   R/2026/127 · 27 Mar 2026

   27 Mar 2026

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 20S10 may not have been delivered properly and vehicles may exhibit an issue where the transmission lubricant pump gear could fail.

   Remedy

   Update the Power Control Module and Transmission Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.

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   Built 11 Nov 2019 – 12 Nov 2019

   ~6 vehicles affected

7. 25S98 Ranger - Rear Brake Caliper Anchor Bolts Torque Inspection

   R/2025/433 · 15 Oct 2025

   15 Oct 2025

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the rear brake caliper anchor bolts during manufacturing. If one or both caliper mounting bolts are missing or fail the caliper may become dislodged from the axle and interfere with the wheel assembly and surrounding components.

   Remedy

   Inspect both rear brake calipers and replace any parts if necessary.

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   Built 7 May 2025

   ~1 vehicles affected

8. Frozen Rearview Camera Screen

   R/2025/361 · 24 Sep 2025

   24 Sep 2025

   Defect

   On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.

   Remedy

   Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software to the latest level.

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   Built 29 Sep 2022 – 23 Jun 2023

   ~985 vehicles affected

9. Frozen Rearview Camera Screen

   R/2025/361 · 24 Sep 2025

   24 Sep 2025

   Defect

   On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.

   Remedy

   Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software to the latest level.

   Build window

   Built 18 Mar 2023 – 29 Feb 2024

   ~5,285 vehicles affected

10. Frozen Rearview Camera Screen

    R/2025/361 · 24 Sep 2025

    24 Sep 2025

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.

    Remedy

    Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software to the latest level.

    Build window

    Built 9 Feb 2024 – 22 Apr 2024

    ~5 vehicles affected

11. CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update

    R/2025/359 · 8 Sep 2025

    8 Sep 2025

    Defect

    On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.

    Remedy

    Update the vehicle software to the latest level.

    Build window

    Built 19 Jul 2019 – 4 Oct 2019

    ~2 vehicles affected

12. CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update

    R/2025/359 · 8 Sep 2025

    8 Sep 2025

    Defect

    On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.

    Remedy

    Update the vehicle software to the latest level.

    Build window

    Built 18 Mar 2021 – 11 Apr 2021

    ~2 vehicles affected

13. 25S77 – Ranger – Potential loss of brake assist

    R/2025/326 · 15 Aug 2025

    15 Aug 2025

    Defect

    Affected vehicles could experience loss of brake boost and extended brake pedal travel and stopping distance.

    Remedy

    Update the Electric Brake Boost module software to the latest level.

    Build window

    Built 10 Sep 2024 – 20 Jun 2025

    ~5,932 vehicles affected

14. 25S39 Ranger - Potential Camshaft Sprocket Failure

    R/2025/301 · 5 Aug 2025

    5 Aug 2025

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the left-side camshaft sprocket on the engine could fracture due to a manufacturing defect resulting in an engine stall.

    Remedy

    Inspect the left-side camshaft sprocket and replace if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 26 Jan 2023 – 16 Jun 2023

    ~12 vehicles affected

15. 25S39 Ranger - Potential Camshaft Sprocket Failure

    R/2025/301 · 5 Aug 2025

    5 Aug 2025

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the left-side camshaft sprocket on the engine could fracture due to a manufacturing defect resulting in an engine stall.

    Remedy

    Inspect the left-side camshaft sprocket and replace if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 7 Jul 2023 – 1 Dec 2023

    ~8 vehicles affected

16. 25S39 Ranger - Potential Camshaft Sprocket Failure

    R/2025/301 · 5 Aug 2025

    5 Aug 2025

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the left-side camshaft sprocket on the engine could fracture due to a manufacturing defect resulting in an engine stall.

    Remedy

    Inspect the left-side camshaft sprocket and replace if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 22 Feb 2024 – 5 Dec 2024

    ~1,256 vehicles affected

17. 25S39 Ranger - Potential Camshaft Sprocket Failure

    R/2025/301 · 5 Aug 2025

    5 Aug 2025

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the left-side camshaft sprocket on the engine could fracture due to a manufacturing defect resulting in an engine stall.

    Remedy

    Inspect the left-side camshaft sprocket and replace if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 17 Jan 2025 – 4 Mar 2025

    ~3 vehicles affected

18. 24S68 – Ranger Driver Seatbelt Webbing Inspection

    R/2024/439 · 4 Nov 2024

    4 Nov 2024

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the driver’s seatbelt webbing may have been incorrectly routed through the rubber anchor trim sleeve only instead of being routed through both the rubber and the metal anchor eyelet increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy

    Inspect driver’s seat belt routing replace as necessary.

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    Built 30 May 2022 – 9 Feb 2023

    ~2,095 vehicles affected

19. 24S68 – Ranger Driver Seatbelt Webbing Inspection

    R/2024/439 · 4 Nov 2024

    4 Nov 2024

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the driver’s seatbelt webbing may have been incorrectly routed through the rubber anchor trim sleeve only instead of being routed through both the rubber and the metal anchor eyelet increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy

    Inspect driver’s seat belt routing replace as necessary.

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    Built 2 Apr 2024

    ~4 vehicles affected

20. Ranger Idler Gear Failure

    R/2024/245 · 24 Jul 2024

    24 Jul 2024

    Defect

    A small number of Ranger vehicles that have been manufactured with an incorrectly assembled engine idler gear. An improperly installed engine idler gear may cause an engine stall with sudden loss of power whilst driving increasing the risk of crash or injury. A noise is typically observed from the engine in advance. In the event of a failure the vehicle will stall and/or not start.

    Remedy

    Replace Idler assembly

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    Built 3 Nov 2023 – 6 Apr 2024

    ~3 vehicles affected

21. 23S67 – Ranger Platinum Child Lock

    R/2024/048 · 19 Apr 2024

    19 Apr 2024

    Defect

    Ranger Platinum vehicles where the electronic child lock system may show as engaged on the orange light on the window switch pack on the door trim but the rear doors could be opened from the interior door release handle. A Child Lock Malfunction message in the cluster or a warning flash on the activation button may or may not illuminate.

    Remedy

    Modification to system wiring and system reset.

    Build window

    Built 10 Mar 2023 – 23 Jun 2023

    ~291 vehicles affected

22. 23S67 – Ranger Platinum Child Lock

    R/2024/048 · 19 Apr 2024

    19 Apr 2024

    Defect

    Ranger Platinum vehicles where the electronic child lock system may show as engaged on the orange light on the window switch pack on the door trim but the rear doors could be opened from the interior door release handle. A Child Lock Malfunction message in the cluster or a warning flash on the activation button may or may not illuminate.

    Remedy

    Modification to system wiring and system reset.

    Build window

    Built 17 Jul 2023 – 27 Nov 2023

    ~267 vehicles affected

23. 23S67 – Ranger Platinum Child Lock

    R/2024/048 · 19 Apr 2024

    19 Apr 2024

    Defect

    Ranger Platinum vehicles where the electronic child lock system may show as engaged on the orange light on the window switch pack on the door trim but the rear doors could be opened from the interior door release handle. A Child Lock Malfunction message in the cluster or a warning flash on the activation button may or may not illuminate.

    Remedy

    Modification to system wiring and system reset.

    Build window

    Built 17 Jul 2023 – 27 Nov 2023

24. 23S67 – Ranger Platinum Child Lock

    R/2024/048 · 19 Apr 2024

    19 Apr 2024

    Defect

    Ranger Platinum vehicles where the electronic child lock system may show as engaged on the orange light on the window switch pack on the door trim but the rear doors could be opened from the interior door release handle. A Child Lock Malfunction message in the cluster or a warning flash on the activation button may or may not illuminate.

    Remedy

    Modification to system wiring and system reset.

    Build window

    Built 10 Mar 2023 – 23 Jun 2023

25. 23C27 - Ranger - Front wiper motor linkage inspection

    R/2024/042 · 18 Feb 2024

    18 Feb 2024

    Defect

    Ranger vehicles have been manufactured using a front wiper motor linkage that could potentially fracture due to a manufacturing quality issue. In some circumstances a fractured wiper arm linkage will reduce the visual performance through the passenger side of the windshield below levels required to maintain vehicle compliance.

    Remedy

    Inspect and replace if required

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    Built 12 Jun 2023 – 27 Jun 2023

    ~578 vehicles affected

26. 23C27 - Ranger - Front wiper motor linkage inspection

    R/2024/042 · 18 Feb 2024

    18 Feb 2024

    Defect

    Ranger vehicles have been manufactured using a front wiper motor linkage that could potentially fracture due to a manufacturing quality issue. In some circumstances a fractured wiper arm linkage will reduce the visual performance through the passenger side of the windshield below levels required to maintain vehicle compliance.

    Remedy

    Inspect and replace if required

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    Built 19 Jun 2023 – 27 Jun 2023

    ~83 vehicles affected

27. The incorrect Front Propeller Shaft may have been installed.

    R/2024/033 · 5 Feb 2024

    5 Feb 2024

    Defect

    The incorrect Front Propeller Shaft may have been installed.

    Remedy

    Replace Front Propeller Shaft

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    Built 14 Feb 2023 – 27 Apr 2023

    ~3 vehicles affected

28. Ranger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not have been correctly tightened to specifications. Incorrectly tightened HP Pipe joints/nuts may loosen over time resulting in a fuel leak.

    R/2023/320 · 10 Nov 2023

    10 Nov 2023

    Defect

    Ranger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not have been correctly tightened to specifications.� Incorrectly tightened HP Pipe joints/nuts may loosen over time resulting in a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Inspect connections. If no leak present retorque connections. If leak found replace pipework.�

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    Built 1 Apr 2022 – 26 May 2023

    ~152 vehicles affected

29. Ranger vehicles that may have been produced with incorrect bolts for the rear axle ring gear. In some circumstances the incorrect ring gear bolts may become loose under severe driving conditions causing knocking or whining noises from the rear axle. In very extreme cases the vehicle may experience rear axle lock-up due to the bolts detaching and getting stuck in the rear axle gears.

    R/2023/285 · 3 Oct 2023

    3 Oct 2023

    Defect

    Ranger vehicles that may have been produced with incorrect bolts for the rear axle ring gear. In some circumstances the incorrect ring gear bolts may become loose under severe driving conditions causing knocking or whining noises from the rear axle. In very extreme cases the vehicle may experience rear axle lock-up due to the bolts detaching and getting stuck in the rear axle gears.�

    Remedy

    The dealer will replace the complete rear axle assembly on all of the affected vehicles.�

    Build window

    Built 5 Apr 2023

    ~3 vehicles affected

30. Affected vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission bolts loose and / or missing.

    R/2023/247 · 24 Aug 2023

    24 Aug 2023

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission bolts loose and / or missing.

    Remedy

    Check and rework the bolts if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 5 Dec 2022 – 20 Apr 2023

    ~8 vehicles affected

31. Ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch may have been incorrectly fitted with a switch pack that includes a rear window/rear door child lock button that illuminates when actuated.

    R/2023/241 · 16 Aug 2023

    16 Aug 2023

    Defect

    Ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch may have been incorrectly fitted with a switch pack that includes a rear window/rear door child lock button that illuminates when actuated.

    Remedy

    Remove and replace the driver door window control switch with the correct version.

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    Built 21 Jul 2022 – 6 Apr 2023

    ~785 vehicles affected

32. On the affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the Instrument Panel Cluster when the brake fluid level falls below a pre-determined level

    R/2023/152 · 23 May 2023

    23 May 2023

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the Instrument Panel Cluster when the brake fluid level falls below a pre-determined level.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have a software update that will restore feature functionality.

    Build window

    Built 22 Sep 2021 – 12 Oct 2022

    ~18 vehicles affected

33. The driver s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal anchor eyelet.

    R/2023/085 · 30 Mar 2023

    30 Mar 2023

    Defect

    The driver�s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal anchor eyelet.

    Remedy

    Carry out a visual inspection of the driver seat belt at the pre-tensioner. Any vehicle that has failed this inspection will be retained and the affected part will be replaced.

    Build window

    Built 24 Aug 2022 – 28 Aug 2022

    ~13 vehicles affected

34. THE VEHICLE COULD DEVELOP A CRACK AROUND THE EXHAUST MUFFLER FLANGE

    R/2022/196 · 22 Mar 2023

    22 Mar 2023

    Defect

    It is possible that the exhaust muffler flange weld could crack and in extreme circumstances the exhaust muffler could detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Replace the exhaust muffler.

    Build window

    Built 1 Dec 2016 – 28 Feb 2019

    ~20,370 vehicles affected

35. On several Ranger vehicles an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM) is causing the Static Bending Light (SBL) feature to not work as intended.

    R/2023/014 · 31 Jan 2023

    31 Jan 2023

    Defect

    On several Ranger vehicles an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM) is causing the Static Bending Light (SBL) feature to not work as intended.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have a new software update to restore feature functionality.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jul 2022 – 18 Oct 2022

    ~163 vehicles affected

36. VEHICLES COULD SUFFER A DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION FAILURE

    R/2022/142 · 1 Nov 2022

    1 Nov 2022

    Defect

    A small number of Ford Ranger vehicles could suffer a differential drive pinion failure caused by micro cracks created during the production process.

    Remedy

    Inspect and replace rear differential parts as necessary.

    Build window

    Built 1 Sep 2018 – 31 May 2019

    ~14,717 vehicles affected

37. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING COLUMN BOLT MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION

    R/2022/308 · 28 Oct 2022

    28 Oct 2022

    Defect

    On the affected vehicles there is a possibility that steering column bolt may not be correctly tightened to specification.

    Remedy

    Inspect the bolt that secures the intermediate shaft to the steering column and tighten to specification.

    Build window

    Built 12 Jan 2022 – 1 Apr 2022

    ~433 vehicles affected

38. AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE UPON DEPLOYMENT

    R/2019/155 · 31 Jul 2021

    31 Jul 2021

    Defect

    Air bag inflators may not operate as intended

    Remedy

    Replace air bag inflator

    Build window

    Built 7 Apr 2003 – 4 May 2006

    ~211,055 vehicles affected

39. TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE ON DEPLOYMENT

    R/2019/156 · 21 Aug 2020

    21 Aug 2020

    Defect

    Air bag inflators may not operate as intended

    Remedy

    Replace air bag inflator

    Build window

    Built 8 Jun 2007 – 16 Dec 2011

    ~2,966 vehicles affected

40. OVER TIME THE FUNCTION OF THE TAKATA NADI AIRBAG INFLATOR CAN DEGRADE DUE TO AIR AND MOISTURE INGRESS INTO THE INFLATOR MATERIAL

    R/2020/126 · 18 May 2020

    18 May 2020

    Defect

    The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.

    Remedy

    Replace Driver air bag inflator

    Build window

    Built 13 Nov 1998 – 30 Sep 1999

    ~3,339 vehicles affected

41. TRANSMISSION FLUID PUMP GEAR FAILURE CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID PRESSURE IN THE TRANSMISSION

    R/2020/103 · 28 Apr 2020

    28 Apr 2020

    Defect

    Transmission fluid pump gear failure

    Remedy

    Update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software

    Build window

    Built 29 Nov 2017 – 15 Oct 2019

    ~6,330 vehicles affected

42. AIR BAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE ON DEPLOYMENT

    R/2019/335 · 4 Oct 2019

    4 Oct 2019

    Defect

    Driver and passenger air bags may cause injury if deployed.

    Remedy

    Replace Driver and Passenger air bag inflators.

    Build window

    Built 5 Aug 2005 – 15 Dec 2005

    ~16,520 vehicles affected

43. AIR BAG INFLATOR TO BE REPLACED

    R/2019/061 · 17 Sep 2019

    17 Sep 2019

    Defect

    Driver & Passenger air bag may deploy incorrectly if activated

    Remedy

    Replace the passenger air bag inflator

    Build window

    Built 2 Feb 2004 – 2 Sep 2014

    ~41,475 vehicles affected

44. RUPTURED FLEXIBLE FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY OCCUR DURING SUSPENSION AND STEERING ARTICULATIONS

    R/2019/153 · 12 Jul 2019

    12 Jul 2019

    Defect

    Ruptured flexible front brake hoses may occur from cyclic fatigue.

    Remedy

    Replace the front brake hoses with a redesigned component.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jun 2016 – 30 Aug 2018

    ~28,780 vehicles affected

45. RUPTURED FLEXIBLE FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY OCCUR DURING SUSPENSION AND STEERING ARTICULATIONS

    R/2019/153 · 12 Jul 2019

    12 Jul 2019

    Defect

    Ruptured flexible front brake hoses may occur from cyclic fatigue.

    Remedy

    Replace the front brake hoses with a redesigned component.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jun 2016 – 28 Aug 2018

    ~28,780 vehicles affected

46. SIDE AIRBAG INITIATOR MAY BE DEFECTIVE

    R/2018/118 · 9 May 2018

    9 May 2018

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a defective side airbag initiator. This may cause the side airbag not to deploy in an accident.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles fit new side airbags.

    Build window

    Built 7 Oct 2016 – 17 Nov 2016

    ~50 vehicles affected

47. REAR DRIVESHAFT MAY BECOME DAMAGED RESULTING IN LOSS OF DRIVE

    R/2017/273 · 29 Sep 2017

    29 Sep 2017

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the clip that retains the gearshift cables may not be fully engaged with the metal portion of the handbrake cable.

    Remedy

    Inspect the gearshift cables and driveshaft for signs of contact damage and replace if required. Also the dealership will inspect the gearshift cables clip to ensure it is correctly aligned and fully engaged.

    Build window

    Built 17 Nov 2015 – 24 Feb 2016

    ~3,277 vehicles affected

48. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED

    R/2017/009 · 6 Feb 2017

    6 Feb 2017

    Defect

    It is possible for the automatic transmission to shift from 6th to 1st due to an incorrect signal from the output speed sensor. The unintended down shift will cause an abrupt wheel speed reduction.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles carry out a TCM recalibration

    Build window

    Built 29 Sep 2011 – 30 Mar 2012

    ~51 vehicles affected

49. ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    R/2015/025 · 11 Feb 2015

    11 Feb 2015

    Defect

    A batch of fuel injector may have been assembled correctly. The internal valve can fail and cause reduced fuel pressure and engine shutdown shutdown with no restart.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the injectors. If the injectors of concern are fitted they will be replaced.

    Build window

    Built 24 Oct 2014 – 13 Jan 2015

    ~13,853 vehicles affected

50. SEATBACK MAY NOT ENGAGE CORRECTLY

    R/2012/113 · 20 Oct 2012

    20 Oct 2012

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the seatback latch may fail to engage correctly resulting in the rear seatback not being positively secured to the body striker.

    Remedy

    Dealers will fit a new hog ring securing the strap to the latch mechanism.

    Build window

    Built 5 Sep 2011 – 10 May 2012

    ~478 vehicles affected

51. GEARBOX MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY

    R/2010/128 · 22 Sep 2010

    22 Sep 2010

    Defect

    The bracket that secures the automatic transmission shift cable to the transmission casing may crack and break. This is as a result of unnecessary welding. Should the bracket fail then gear selection witl be extremely difficult or in extreme cases impossible.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and check the bracket. If the bracket has been welded then replacement of the bracket is required.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~784 vehicles affected

52. POSSIBLE CASTING DEFECT IN FRONT STEERING KNUCKLES

    R/2003/055 · 22 Apr 2003

    22 Apr 2003

    Defect

    Steering knuckle casting may crack

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and using dye penetrant inspection techniques check the steering knuckles for the presence of a crack. Replace with new any part failing the above test.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~386 vehicles affected

53. THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED

    R/1999/021 · 6 Apr 1999

    6 Apr 1999

    Defect

    Certain of the affected vehicles could be fitted with a cruise control cable that may interfere with the cruise control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.

    Remedy

    Phase 1 - Write to owners advising them to immediately stop using the cruise control system and offering them the option of dealers disabling the system should they so wish. Phase 2 - As soon as replacement cruise control cables become available recall all affected vehicles for replacement of the cable.

    Build window

    Built 1 May 1996 – 31 Mar 1999

    ~5,363 vehicles affected