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HighREC-000669Published 10 August 2014View official notice ↗

2013–2014 Isuzu Mu-X

Affected
3,680
Category
Cars
Campaign
S2014-11
Supplier
Isuzu Ute Australia Pty Ltd
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The defect

The material used in the nut for 2nd row middle seatbelt anchor point may not meet the specification required by the engineering drawing and design. In addition, excessive impurities were found in the base material of the nut.

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The hazard

In the event of a severe frontal accident the nut may break and the passengers seated in the 2nd row of seats, utilising the center seat belt anchorage point, may not be sufficiently restrained.

The remedy

Owners will be contacted by letter.The remedy for affected vehicles is to replace the existing bolt used to fasten the 2nd row seatbelt anchor with a longer bolt, which also includes an additional nut that fastens from the other end.

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 3,680 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Isuzu Ute Australia Pty Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.