The National Consumer Commission (NCC) notifies consumers about product recalls affecting the Jeep Wrangler vehicles and various Kia models, as informed by the suppliers.

JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES

Stellantis South Africa (Pty) Ltd has informed the NCC that it is recalling three hundred and twenty-three (323) Jeep Wrangler vehicles. According to the supplier, the dust inside the clockspring could compromise airbag circuit(s), causing illumination of the airbag warning light and or a non-deployment of the driver’s airbag during a crash. The impacted Wranglers were sold nationally during 2016 and discontinued in 2018.

KIA SPORTAGE, SORENTO, OPTIMA, CERATO AND SOUL MODELS

Kia South Africa has notified the NCC that it is recalling a total of 18,600 (Eighteen thousand, Six Hundred) vehicles of the following models: Sportage (SL, KM), Sorento (XM), Optima (TF), Cerato (TD), and Soul (AM). These vehicles were sold nationally between the year 2009 and 2015 through Kia-approved dealerships. According to the supplier, the affected models require an ABS fuse replacement. The defect may result in the malfunction of the ABS system, which could increase the vehicle’s stopping distance to a standstill and, in some cases, lead to engine bay damage.

Consumers who are affected by these recalls are urged to take these recalls seriously and arrange for the necessary inspections and repairs at any authorised dealership without delay to ensure their safety. The necessary repair work will be carried out at no cost to the consumer.

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Issued by: National Consumer Commission (NCC)  

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