The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has notified consumers about product recalls of some Ford Ranger XLT, Wildtrak, Ford Puma and Hino 700 vehicles.
Ford has informed the NCC it is recalling 438 units of sold 2025 Ford Ranger XLT and Wildtrak vehicles sold between February 18 and March 18 2025.
According to Ford, the exhaust gas recirculation valve in some affected vehicles may fail, which may result in a loss of engine power, typically at speeds below 24km/h. Drivers may also experience warning indicators such as:
- a check engine light appearing on the dashboard;
- weak acceleration;
- engine vibration; or
- the engine failing to start.
A loss of engine power while driving may increase the risk of an accident.
Ford is also recalling 26 units of some 2023–2024 model year Ford Puma passenger vehicles sold between April 28 2022 and September 25 2023. The vehicles were previously recalled, but the remedy restraint control module software may not have been correctly installed on the affected vehicles.
If this is not corrected, in the event of an accident the performance of the vehicle’s restraint system could potentially be reduced, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
Toyota informed the NCC of a recall of 58 Hino 700 series trucks sold between February 4 2025 and November 9 2025. Cracks may develop in the fuel pump housing, resulting in a fuel leak.
Owners of the affected vehicles are urged to take their vehicles to the nearest authorised dealerships for repairs. The necessary repair work will be carried out at no cost to the consumer.
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