RTD recalls 8,322 Kia, Yamaha, Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Its director-general, Aedy Fadly Ramli, said that the Kia vehicle involved in the recall was 5,123 units of the Rio UB 2010 to 2017 model, suspected to have the risk of a short circuit that can cause its hydraulic electronic control unit to catch fire.
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Rakyat Post
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Subscribe to our FREE The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced a mandatory recall of 8,322 vehicles from three manufacturers due to safety defects that could cause accidents. The recall affects vehicles from KIA (5,123 units), Yamaha (3,167 units) and Mercedes-Benz (32 units), JPJ said in a statement. Affected Models KIA: Rio UB (2010-2017): 5,123 vehicles Issue: Potential electrical short circuit that could cause fires in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit circuit board Yamaha: MT09 (November 2021 to February 2025): 1,649 motorcycles Tracer 9 GT: 1,369 motorcycles Tenere 700 (2023-2024): 149 motorcycles Issues: Faulty Throttle Position Sensor and clutch operation problems affecting gear changes Mercedes-Benz: S-Class, GLC, AMG SL, EQS, EQE models (2023-2025): 32 vehicles Issue: Potentially faulty fuse box requiring replacement What Vehicle Owners Should Do JPJ said manufacturers will contact affected vehicle owners directly to schedule inspections. All replacement parts and repairs will be provided free of charge by the manufacturers. Vehicle owners can also visit authorised dealerships or service centres for more information: KIA : Dinamikjaya Motors (03-7627 3222) Yamaha : Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (03-6148 6310) Mercedes-Benz : Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (1-800-88-1133) JPJ emphasised that owners should arrange for inspections as soon as possible to prevent potential accidents. The department will monitor the recall process to ensure all affected vehicles undergo proper safety checks and certification. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Malay Mail
a day ago
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JPJ recalls over 8,000 Kia, Yamaha, Mercedes-Benz vehicles over fire risk, clutch and fuse defects
PUTRAJAYA, July 9 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has recalled 8,322 Kia, Yamaha and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for inspection following defects to the structure, equipment or systems. Its director-general, Aedy Fadly Ramli said that the Kia vehicle involved in the recall was 5,123 units of the Rio UB 2010 to 2017 model, suspected to have the risk of shortcircuit that can cause its Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) to catch fire. Also, 1,649 units of Yamaha MT09 and 1,369 units of Tracer 9 GT from November 2021 to Februari 2025 are being recalled for improper functioning Throttle Position Sensors (TPS), while 149 units of the Yamaha Tenere 700 model from 2023 to 2024 are being recalled for clutch problems. A total of 32 Mercedes-Benz cars, model S 580 e, GLC 300 4MATIC, EQS 500, AMG SL 43, EQE 53 and EQS 53 from 2023 and 2025 are being recalled for improperly installed fuse boxes. 'The recall is important to avoid crashes due to defects,' he said in a statement yesterday, adding that owners would be contacted by the respective manufacturers to coordinate inspection slots. 'All owners with affected models are asked to plan ahead to enable the recall and inspection to be done as soon as possible. 'For further information, owners can contact or visit any sales and service centre,' he said. Aedy Fadly also said that all components affected will be replaced with the costs borne by the manufacturer. 'The JPJ will monitor the process and remains committed to ensure all vehicles involved undergo inspection and are certified safe,' he added. — Bernama
