G Series

All recall notices.

1. WHEEL MAY FRACTURE

   R/2017/330 · 6 Dec 2017

   6 Dec 2017

   Defect

   Due to a deviation in the production process the wheel may crack and possibly fracture between the ventilation holes of the rim.

   Remedy

   On affected vehciles replace wheels.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~8 vehicles affected

2. DEVIATION IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE

   R/2017/308 · 17 Nov 2017

   17 Nov 2017

   Defect

   The engine control unit may not have the correct software. This may affect power and emissions outputs.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicles update the control unit with the correct software.

   Build window

   Built 22 Sep 2017 – 22 Oct 2017

   ~214 vehicles affected

3. DRIVER'S SEAT BACKREST MAY DETACH FROM SEAT BASE

   R/2016/049 · 21 Mar 2016

   21 Mar 2016

   Defect

   Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the back rest on the driver's seat may have a lower durability than designed. This may cause it to come loose or detach.

   Remedy

   On affected models with a Premium driver's seat replace the seat back rest.

   Build window

   Built 15 Jul 2015

   ~12 vehicles affected

4. POTENTIAL OF SMOKE AND NON START

   R/2015/012 · 28 Jan 2015

   28 Jan 2015

   Defect

   The wiring connectors in the main junction box located in the engine compartment may not have been torqued correctly. This could lead to loose connections initially causing smoke being emitted and if ignored the vehicle not starting.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check whether the torque for the electrical connections are to specification. Where necessary adjust the torque to specification.

   Build window

   Built 1 Nov 2014 – 30 Nov 2014

   ~89 vehicles affected

5. BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE LOST

   R/2013/105 · 20 Sep 2013

   20 Sep 2013

   Defect

   It is possible that some brake hoses within the brake system may have been manufactured without the crimping of the clamping sleeve. This could result in the detachment of a hose from its connection. If this occurred then it could result in the braking efficiency being lost from a wheel station or the application of the parking brake. In extreme cases this could affect the directional control of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicle to check and if required replace the brake hoses with a quality assured hose.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jul 2013 – 15 Aug 2013

   ~303 vehicles affected

6. DIRECTIONAL STABILITY & CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED

   R/2013/036 · 18 Mar 2013

   18 Mar 2013

   Defect

   It has been identified that the torque of the anti-roll bar may not be to specification. This could result in the securing screws/bolts failing allowing anti-roll bar to become insecure and affect the stability or directional control of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles to check and if require re-torque the mounting screws/bolts.

   Build window

   Built 1 Dec 2012 – 15 Feb 2013

   ~29 vehicles affected

7. POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

   R/2008/198 · 16 Feb 2009

   16 Feb 2009

   Defect

   It has been identified that during production the nuts on the track rod end clamps may not have been tightened to the correct torque resulting in insufficient clamping force on the joint. Under conditions of high steering load the track rod may detach resulting in loss of steering control.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the track rod end clamps checked and changed as necessary.

   Build window

   Built 1 Nov 2005 – 1 Jun 2008

   ~12,772 vehicles affected

8. AXLE MAY BECOME INSECURE

   R/2008/185 · 10 Dec 2008

   10 Dec 2008

   Defect

   It has been identified that during production the U bolt nuts on all axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the U bolt nuts checked for correct torque. The U bolts will be changed if any of the nuts are found to be loose.

   Build window

   Built 22 Aug 2007 – 15 Apr 2008

   ~7 vehicles affected

9. EBS MAY FAIL

   R/2008/101 · 8 Jul 2008

   8 Jul 2008

   Defect

   There have been instances where the Electronic Brake System Module has stopped working leaving only the normal braking system.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Brake System Module with a quality assured unit.

   Build window

   Built 1 Aug 2007 – 30 Jun 2008

   ~55 vehicles affected