The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a statement for recalls involving more than 41,000 vehicles across five passenger car brands in Malaysia, comprised of Honda (previously announced by Honda Malaysia in November 2024), Kia, Ford, Audi and Mercedes-Benz.
The tally comes to 41,688 vehicles to be exact, though this figure includes 291 units of MAN trucks for four variants of the 2021-2023 TGS prime mover, which is being recalled for a malfunctioning 24-volt socket within the instrument panel.
Honda – recall information link here
Models from Honda involved in the latest JPJ recall are the 2022-2024 11th-generation Civic for the 1.5L E, V, RS and 2.0L e:HEV RS (26,802 units), the 2023-2024 Civic Type R (159 units), and the 2024 CR-V 1.5L E, V, S and 2.0L e:HEV RS (9,717 units).
This JPJ recall for the above Honda models are for abnormal sounds and roughness when turning the steering wheel, according to the department’s statement. Earlier, Honda Malaysia’s November 2024 statement elaborated on the matter, stating that the issue involves the EPS gearbox where its worm wheel may swell and reduce grease film thickness, causing abnormal steering noise or a sticky steering.
Kia – recall information link here
For Kia, the recall issued is for the XM-generation Sorento, for two separate issues and correspondingly, two model-year runs. The 2011-2015 Sorento (1,384 units) is being recalled for damaged engine connecting rod bearings, while the 2010-2014 Sorento (2,861 units) is recalled for a potential electrical short circuit which could cause a fire on the hydraulic electronic control unit circuit board.
Ford – recall information link here
Ford has 288 units of the Everest involved in two recalls. Of the 288 units, the first recall involves eight units of the 2022-2024 Everest 2.0L Titanium 4WD AT due to the e-shifter transmission selector draining the vehicle’s battery while driving.
The second recall for the SUV involves the 2.0L Sport 2WD AT (44 units), the 2.0L Titanium 4WD AT (214 units), the 2.0L Trend 4WD AT (12 units) and the 2.0L Wildtrak 4WD AT (12 units). This second recall is for driver or passenger side windows which may not automatically reverse (retract) when encountering an object; in other words, the anti-pinch function may not work.
Audi – recall information link here
For Audi, the 168 units recalled are for two separate issues. The first is for cracked brake hoses on the front axle, affecting the 2022-2024 e-tron GT (48 units) and the 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT (49 units). The second issue is for abnormalities on individual modules in the high-voltage battery, and this affects the 2022-2023 e-tron GT (32 units) and the 2022-2023 RS e-tron GT (39 units).
Mercedes-Benz – recall information link here
Five models from Mercedes-Benz are involved in the latest recall announced by JPJ. Involved here is the 2022-2023 S 580 e (nine units), for lambda controls within the engine control unit (ECU) software which may not meet the required specifications.
The second batch of models are the 2017-2022 Mercedes-AMG E 53 (three units), CLS 53 (four units), GT 43 (one unit) and GT 53 (one unit); this batch is being recalled for potentially improperly manufactured electrical connectors for the transmission wiring circuit.
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