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Mazda Australia has recalled 912 examples of the BT-50 due to a fault which could lead drivers to lose control of the ute.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the left leaf spring bracket may have been insufficiently welded and could crack resulting in a loss of vehicle control,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.
“A loss of vehicle control will increase the risk of an accident which may cause injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”
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- A total of 912 vehicles built in 2024 are affected
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected BT-50, Mazda will contact you when a remedy is available. You’ll then need to schedule an appointment to have the leaf spring bracket inspected and replaced, free of charge.
For more information, you can call Mazda Australia on 1800 034 411.
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Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.
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