Honda and Ineos have both issued a recall for multiple vehicles in South Africa.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) recently alerted motorists of a recall affecting five different cars across the two brands after potential safety hazards were discovered.
Honda
Honda put out a recall for three different cars:
For all three models, the recall applies to units that were produced between 2023 and 2025, owing to a problem that was identified with the platform’s EPS steering gearbox.
The manufacturer warned that there is a potential fault in the steering gearbox worm wheel, which could potentially result in abnormal noises, a concerning ticking effect when turning the steering wheel, and increased friction that can make it harder to steer.
The recall is not exclusive to the units sold in South Africa and is part of a global initiative that is estimated to affect more than 1.7 million vehicles.
Customers are advised to take their vehicles to the nearest Honda dealership, which will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease to the worm gear assembly if necessary.
Ineos
Shifting focus to Ineos, the chemical-company-turned-carmaker is recalling both the Grenadier SUV and the Quartermaster bakkie.
Ineos Automotive South Africa notified the NCC that some of its consumers reported that the door buttons remain in the depressed position when the door is opened from the outside.
According to the manufacturer, this may result in an issue where the door does not fully close and latch as intended, leading to a potential safety and security hazard.
The recall affects all models sold since the two vehicles were launched in South Africa, as the Grenadier was introduced in June 2023 with the Quartermaster following a few months later.
“Consumers with affected vehicles are urged to take their vehicles to their nearest or preferred dealerships or authorised repairers to arrange an appointment to have the vehicles inspected and have all door button mechanisms replaced,” said the NCC notice.
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