NCC announces recall of 738 Volvo EX30 and EX30 Cross Country vehicles.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced the recall of 738 Volvo EX30 and EX30 Cross Country vehicles sold in South Africa over a potential safety risk involving their front seat head cushions.
The recall affects certain 2024 to 2027 model-year vehicles sold nationally by Volvo Car South Africa.
According to the NCC, the affected vehicles have an issue with the reinforcement in the front seat head cushions.
Volvo has warned that, under specific conditions and in a collision of sufficient severity, the front seat head cushion could pose a risk of injury to occupants.
The NCC has advised consumers who own the affected vehicles to contact their preferred Volvo dealership to arrange an appointment for the recall to be carried out.
Consumers seeking further information about the recall can contact the commission via email at [email protected].
Similarly, on Tuesday, Chery has announced a precautionary recall of more than 20,000 vehicles in South Africa over a potential rear axle defect that could affect wheel control and increase the risk of an accident.
The recall affects 17,508 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and 2,685 OMODA C5 vehicles manufactured between June 6, 2022, and December 31, 2023.
The vehicle maker said, "These vehicles are being recalled as a precautionary measure, and inclusion in the campaign does not mean that every vehicle has a defective rear axle. Affected models are no longer being produced, and current models on sale in South Africa are not part of the affected batch of units.
"The campaign relates to a rear axle manufacturing issue that may affect the weld between the rear axle trailing arm and sleeve on some vehicles. In extreme and rare circumstances, the weld could fail and separate, which could affect wheel control and increase the risk of an accident," the company said.