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GENERAL MOTORS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND PTY LTD - Holden EQUINOX 2020

recall information

Recall number
REC-005679
Campaign number
N23-2403240
Original published date

make and model information

Make
Holden
Model
EQUINOX
Year range
2020
Affected units
10
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Regulator comments
10 Vehicles impacted in AU

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

What are the defects?

Due to a manufacturing issue, the rear seat back frames were manufactured with thicker ISOFIX wire which may exceed the Australian Design Rule 34 (ADR 34) requirement.

What are the hazards?

If the ISOFIX child restraint system is incorrectly secured in the vehicle, it could pose a risk of injury or death to the child in the event of an accident.

The vehicle is not compliant with ADR 34.

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by General Motors Australia and New Zealand Pty Ltd and requested to contact their local dealer to have the rear seat inspected and repaired, free of charge.
Supplier details
GENERAL MOTORS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND PTY LTD

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

Contact name
HOLDEN CUSTOMER CARE
Contact phone
1800 632 826
Contact email
gmsvcare@gm.com

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product type