Recalls: Great Wall K2 V240 Utility
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Great Wall K2 V240 Utility
- In December 2009, a recall was issued for Great Wall K2 V240 Utilities due to potential failure of the front Tianjin Yizhong seatbelts as a result of a manufacturing tolerance affecting the operation of the retracting mechanism. The recall involved the Tianjin Yizhong seatbelts being replaced with Autoliv seatbelts (PRA 2009/11292).
- In May 2010, a recall was issued for Great Wall K2 V240 Utility vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the handbrake assembly which could cause the handbrake to disengage. In certain circumstances, a side impact may cause the handbrake lever to release (PRA 2010/11629).
- In August 2012, a recall was issued for Great Wall K2 V240 Utilities due to gaskets containing a small amount of bonded asbestos fibre. The gaskets were to remain in the vehicle until normal in-service replacement was necessary, although customers could request that the affected gaskets be replaced. For additional information regarding this recall, please seePRA 2012/13250. As per the recall,
- ‘There is no asbestos-related health risk to the driver or any passengers who use the vehicle. The gaskets are tightly embedded in the vehicle and present no hazard during normal operation of the vehicle.’
Problems and faults: Great Wall K2 V240 utility
Overview
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Problems and faults: Great Wall K2 V240 Utility
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Great Wall K2 V240 Utility.
