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Considering that the Aussie nameplate has been recalled four times in three months' time and this fifth campaign hikes the tally to a whopping 100,000 affected vehicles, it makes you wonder if General Motors' U.S. problems have trickled to Australia as well. This time around, Holden calls back 25,055 cars.
The GM-owned carmaker from the Land Down Under informs that not only the Commodore, but the Caprice is also affected by an incomplete weld on the front seat hook bracket assembly. Only yesterday, GM recalled the 2014 Chevrolet SS, which is basically a rebadged Commodore VF, over the same issue.
According to the manufacturer, a laser welding machine has suffered a loss of power at some moment that resulted in an incomplete weld on the lower seat track. If the weld is incomplete, the seat hook may separate from the seat track in an accident situation, increasing the risk of occupant injury. An assembly line worker identified the fault, while later inspections found out six vehicles suffering from sub-standard welds.
Recalls.gov.au advises affected owners to contact the nearest Holden dealer for further info on the matter, while service departments will replace the seat base assembly of affected Commodores and Caprices free-of-charge. The incomplete weld fiasco hasn't been linked to any fatal accidents or injuries.
According to the manufacturer, a laser welding machine has suffered a loss of power at some moment that resulted in an incomplete weld on the lower seat track. If the weld is incomplete, the seat hook may separate from the seat track in an accident situation, increasing the risk of occupant injury. An assembly line worker identified the fault, while later inspections found out six vehicles suffering from sub-standard welds.
Recalls.gov.au advises affected owners to contact the nearest Holden dealer for further info on the matter, while service departments will replace the seat base assembly of affected Commodores and Caprices free-of-charge. The incomplete weld fiasco hasn't been linked to any fatal accidents or injuries.
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