Toyota — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-03-19
Nee Designs modified Toyota Hiace vehicles' wheelchair hoist restraint may be inadequate
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-03-19 |
| Manufacturer | NEE DESIGNS PTY. LTD. |
| Models affected | Hiace Mobility |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Units affected | 31 |
| Defect | A number of Toyota Hiace vehicles modified in accordance with Model Report MRE-000038 include a built-in hoist for lifting a wheelchair and a wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint system that does not comply with Australian Standards. If the wheelchair lift hoist does not operate as intended or the wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraints are not able to be correctly fastened it may lead to an increased risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants. |
| Remedy | Owners/operators of affected vehicle should contact the Approval Holder to schedule an appointment to get the work carried out, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006223 |
| 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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