Certain Ford Puma compact SUVs have been recalled again for an issue that could prevent key safety features from working properly in a crash.
“During the manufacturing process, the Restraint Control Module (RCM) was loaded with an incorrect configuration,” Ford Australia says in its recall notice.
“As a result, if an incorrect replacement part is installed in the system, warnings will not be displayed and the seatbelt pretensioners and airbags may not perform as intended in the event of an accident.
“In the event of an accident, an airbag not deploying or seatbelt pretensioner not activating correctly could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.”
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- A total of 28 vehicles are affected, produced in 2023
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to schedule an appointment at an authorised Ford dealership to have the RCM configuration updated, free of charge.
Ford Australia advises you’ll still need to have your vehicle inspected at a dealership even if works were performed under a previous recall for this fault, issued back in September 2023. This previous recall involved 307 vehicles.