JPJ recalls more than 41,000 vehicles over safety concerns

JPJ recalls more than 41,000 vehicles over safety concerns

PETALING JAYA: The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a recall for more than 41,000 vehicles including cars from Honda, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz over safety concerns.

In a statement, JPJ director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli said the recall was crucial to prevent accidents caused by structural, equipment, or system defects in these vehicles.

The recall involved 36,678 Honda Civic and CRV models, 4,245 models of the Kia Sorento XM, 288 of the Ford Everest, 168 of the Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT, 18 Mercedes-Benz AMG and S 580 e models, as well as 291 trucks of various models from MAN TGS.

A full list of the affected model types and their years of production is available at JPJ’s Facebook page.

Aedy said affected vehicle owners would be contacted by the manufacturers to schedule an inspection.

“All owners of the affected models are urged to plan accordingly to ensure that the recall and inspection process can be completed as soon as possible,” he added.

He also said that any defective components identified would be replaced at no cost, with expenses fully covered by the respective vehicle manufacturers.

“JPJ will closely monitor the implementation of this recall process and remains committed to ensuring that all affected vehicles undergo inspection and are confirmed to be safe for use,” Aedy said.