AUTO — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-02-10

Vehicle EM40/EM55 unit may have current passing from alternator, posing electrical hazard

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-10
Models affected	TRAIL Apache, Comanche, Delware, F60, F62, F68, F70, F72, F74, Scout, Tracker
Model year	2019-2022
Defect	Current passing from the vehicle alternator to the EM40/EM55 unit situated in the floor behind either the drivers or passengers' seat. This could cause the connector to overheat, and in extremely rare situations this would cause a loss of all rear road lights / rear light monitoring (VLM) system and some other ancillary services including the electric entrance step and refrigerator running on 12v.
Remedy	1) Check your rear road lights - make sure they are fully operational before each journey._x000D_ _x000D_ 2) Turn off the refrigerator while driving - this will help lessen the risk until the necessary checks have been completed. The refrigerator is safe to use when stationary (on LPG or 230v)._x000D_ _x000D_ 3) Contact NWRV to confirm you have received a recall notification email and we will arrange a time to inspect and replace your Sargent control board.
Recall number	NQ20250210-EM40/EM55
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.
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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