Car recalls in Australia in 2022
There have been almost 90 recalls in Australia so far in 2022, affecting almost 290,000 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz heads the field for the largest number of vehicle recalls this year, with 26, impacting 39,000 vehicles. Kia has reported seven recalls involving more than 86,000 cars.
A Mercedes-Benz spokesman attributed the high incidence of recalls to the company’s safety focus.
“Yes, the number of recalls has risen. However, these measures are first and foremost a sign of our precautionary and stringent actions,” he said.
“We consistently set the very highest standards on such matters – regardless of whether a recall impacts one vehicle or a larger number of vehicles.
“Matters that are not categorised as safety-relevant but perhaps merely require the adaption of minor deviations in documentation, for instance, are also ultimately subject to measures, depending upon the regulatory requirements in the countries affected. An example of this is “Incomplete wheel labelling” (letter “J” not engraved onto the rim)”.
“Moreover, we are well aware that each measure can often lead to our customers having to pay an unexpected visit to the service centre. We deeply regret the resulting inconvenience – but nevertheless consider it our duty to act consistently and decisively in line with our brand promise.”
In short, it is in car companies’ interests to identify and address faults as quickly as possible. The reputational damage and consequences for vehicle owners that arise from a failure to act are far greater than being seen to be overly safety conscious.
Safety is paramount which is good, yes?
