Major car recall: Do you own a Mazda, Dodge, Jeep or Toyota?
<p>Models of Mazda, Dodge, Jeep and Toyota cars have been recalled over a range of safety concerns.</p>
<p>The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls" target="_blank">recalls</a> for thousands of vehicles due to safety issues such as defective brake pedals, faulty windshields and improperly installed components.</p>
<p>One of the models recalled, the Mazda 3, has a manufacturing flaw which could lead to loosened wheel nuts after continued use, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control and accidents. 3,323 cars in this model were affected.</p>
<p>The list of the recalled vehicles is as below:</p>
<ul>
<li>Mazda 3 Hatch 2019, sold from 8 April 2019 to 21 June 2019</li>
<li>Jeep Cherokee 2008, sold from 20 June 2007 to 11 June 2010</li>
<li>Jeep Cherokee 2010, sold from 6 June 2009 to 12 June 2012</li>
<li>Dodge Nitro 2007, sold from 21 June 2006 to 12 June 2009</li>
<li>Dodge RAM 2500 2010<span> </span>and<span> </span>Dodge RAM 3500 2010, sold from 21 June 2009 to 21 June 2012</li>
<li>Jeep Compass 2007<span> </span>and<span> </span>Dodge Caliber 2007, sold from 1 June 2006 to 31 January 2010</li>
<li>Dodge Nitro 2007-2009<span> </span>and<span> </span>Jeep Cherokee 2008-2009, sold from 5 June 2007 to 20 June 2011</li>
<li>Toyota Prius C 2018-2019, sold from 19 March 2018 to 29 March 2019</li>
</ul>
<p>The ACCC said affected owners will be contacted by the manufacturers. Customers are also encouraged to make an appointment at their car dealer for a free repair.</p>
