GWM — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-12-18
GWM Haval H7 headrest has a unilateral locking mechanism defect
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-12-18 |
| Manufacturer | Great Wall Motors Australia |
| Models affected | Haval H7 |
| Model year | 2024 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 571 |
| Defect | The HAVAL H7 headrest utilises a unilateral locking mechanism, where the locking pin slides downward along the headrest rod into the lock slot to secure the position. In affected vehicles, the locking groove may be out of specification, preventing proper engagement when the headrest is set to the lowest non-locking position. In the HAVAL H7, the headrest may detach during a severe frontal collision. |
| Remedy | An inspection is required to verify correct locking and retention. |
| Recall number | REC-006513 |
| 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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