{"id":832969,"date":"2025-07-24T17:20:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=832969"},"modified":"2025-07-25T07:50:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T05:50:59","slug":"almost-1800-ford-vehicles-recalled-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/trending\/832969\/almost-1800-ford-vehicles-recalled-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Almost 1,800 Ford vehicles recalled in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nearly 1,800 Ford Puma vehicles have been recalled in South Africa due to a safety risk that could lead to engine fires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) issued the recall for models built between November 2021 and September 2024 after identifying a fault in the fuel system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Ford, the issue involves a fuel line that may rub against a bracket, causing wear over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This damage could result in a fuel leak, which may lead to the engine stalling or, if exposed to an ignition source, a fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warning signs drivers may notice include the smell of petrol, visible fuel leaking under the vehicle, or smoke resulting from fuel dripping onto hot engine components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford said 1,796 vehicles in Southern Africa are affected, with 1,775 in South Africa, and the rest spread across Botswana, Namibia, and Eswatini. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFMCSA has commenced a Safety Recall relating to certain Ford Puma vehicles,\u201d the company said, adding that the decision was made following reports of vehicles exhibiting the defect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To address the problem, Ford is contacting affected customers directly and advising them to make an appointment with their nearest dealer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe dealer will inspect the vehicle and carry out the necessary repairs. This service will be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the customer,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur commitment, together with our dealer partners, is to provide customers with the highest level of service and support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerned Ford owners can check whether their vehicle is included in the recall by visiting the company\u2019s official website at www.ford.co.za\/owner\/recalls and entering their vehicle identification number (VIN). Customers can also contact the Ford Customer Relationship Resolution Centre at 0860 011 022 or email CRC3@ford.com for additional assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other manufacturers recall vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n
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However, Ford isn\u2019t the only carmaker recalling vehicles in South Africa this week. Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) also announced a new recall involving its Polo Sedan model due to potentially dangerous seat belt defects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest recall affects 253 Polo Sedan units manufactured since 11 August 2022, which were found to have incorrectly fitted seat belts that could pose a serious safety risk to occupants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is a specific fault with the rear right seat belt,\u201d VWSA stated, noting that both rear seat belts on affected models will now be subject to inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This followed another recall just days earlier involving 18 units of the same model. In that case, the issue stemmed from a mix-up with the seat belt webbing, compromising the effectiveness of the restraint system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In total, 271 Polo Sedans have been recalled in South Africa over the past week. The National Consumer Commission (NCC), which was notified of both incidents, emphasised the potential danger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese recalls are safety critical; therefore, consumers must respond urgently,\u201d said NCC spokesperson Phetho Ntaba. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe faulty seat belts may significantly reduce their ability to restrain passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of severe or even fatal injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volkswagen urged affected customers to contact any VWSA-approved dealership to have their seat belts inspected and, if necessary, replaced. As with the Ford recall, the inspection or repairs will be free of charge to the vehicle owner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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