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Daily Express
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
JPJ orders recall of 8,000 vehicles over safety concerns
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: The road transport department said the recall involving Mercedes-Benz, Kia and Yamaha was crucial to prevent accidents. PETALING JAYA: The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a recall for over 8,000 vehicles, including cars from Mercedes-Benz and Kia. Its director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli said the recall was crucial to prevent accidents caused by structural, equipment or system defects in these vehicles. The recall involved 5,123 units of the Kia Rio UB, 3,167 Yamaha motorcycles of the models Tenere 700, Tracer 9 GT, and MT09, as well as 32 units of Mercedes-Benz cars of the S-Class, GLC, AMG SL, EQS, and EQR models. The Kia cars, manufactured between 2010 and 2017, are at risk of an electrical short circuit, which may result in a fire originating from the hydraulic electronic control unit circuit board. The Yamaha MT-09 and Tracer 9 GT units, produced between November 2021 and February 2025, have been identified with throttle position sensor malfunctions. The Yamaha Tenere 700, made in 2023 and 2024, have reported clutch operation irregularities and gear-shifting difficulties. The Mercedes-Benz cars, manufactured from 2023 to 2025, have been found to exhibit defects in their prefuse box assemblies. Aedy said affected vehicle owners would be contacted by the manufacturers to schedule an inspection. 'All owners of the affected models are urged to plan accordingly to ensure that the recall and inspection process can be completed as soon as possible,' he said in a statement. He also said that any defective components identified would be replaced at no cost, with expenses fully covered by the respective vehicle manufacturers.
Rakyat Post
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Rakyat Post
JPJ Orders Recall Of 8,322 Vehicles From KIA, Yamaha And Mercedes-Benz
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.
The Star
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
JPJ recalls 8,322 Kia, Yamaha, Mercedes-Benz vehicles
PUTRAJAYA: 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 short circuit 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 February 2025 are being recalled for improper functioning of 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 on Tuesday (July 8), 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 would 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
New Straits Times
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
RTD announces recall of over 8,000 vehicles from Kia, Yamaha and Mercedes-Benz
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (RTD) has announced a recall of 8,322 vehicles from three manufacturers, Kia, Yamaha and Mercedes-Benz, due to various safety defects that could pose a risk to road users. In a statement, RTD said the recall involves models with potential issues ranging from electrical short circuits to malfunctioning sensors and improperly reworked components. "The majority of affected units involve 5,123 Kia Rio UB vehicles produced between 2010 and 2017. "The model is reported to be at risk of an electrical short circuit that may lead to a fire within the circuit board of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU)," it said. RTD also said a total of 3,167 Yamaha motorcycles are also being recalled, comprising 1,649 MT09 and 1,369 Tracer 9 GT units manufactured between November 2021 and February 2025, which are affected by faulty throttle position sensors (TPS). Another 149 units of the Tenere 700 model from 2023 to 2024 are facing clutch operation issues that can make gear shifting difficult. "Mercedes-Benz is recalling 32 vehicles from various high-end models, including the S-Class, GLC 300 4MATIC, AMG SL 43, EQS 500, AMG EQE 53 and AMG EQS 53. "The issue involves the possibility that the prefuse box may not have been reworked correctly, potentially compromising vehicle safety. The affected units were produced between 2023 and 2025," it said. The department added that all owners will be contacted by their respective vehicle manufacturers to schedule inspections and necessary replacements. "All defective components will be replaced at no cost to vehicle owners. Owners are urged to contact authorised service centres for further information and are encouraged to promptly arrange for inspections to ensure their vehicles are safe for use," it said. RTD also said that it will monitor the implementation of the recall to ensure all affected vehicles are inspected and certified safe.
