GWM — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-10-28
GWM Cannon diesel fuel filter O-ring used incorrect lubricant during assembly
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-10-28 |
| Manufacturer | Great Wall Motor Company Limited |
| Models affected | Cannon |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Units affected | 2872 |
| Defect | During the installation of the diesel fuel filter assembly, the incorrect lubricant type was used on the fuel filter sealing rubber “O-ring”. As a result, the sealing may reduce over time, allowing fuel to leak from the filter housing. Fuel leak in the presence of an external ignition source could result in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could cause injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by GWM Australia in writing requesting owners to schedule an appointment with a GWM Dealer to have the fuel filter rubber O-ring replaced free of charge._x000D_ To find a local GWM Dealer visit, https://www.gwmanz.com/au/dealer-locator._x000D_ For further information, consumers can contact GWM Customer Service Helpline on 1800 038 100 or contact customer service via https://www.gwmanz.com/au/contact-us. |
| Recall number | REC-006123 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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