More than 13,000 Holden ZB Commodores are being recalled over a potential issue with brakes.
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The cars manufactured between 2017 and 2020 are being recalled by General Motors Australia and New Zealand.
Due to a manufacturing defect, the brake booster may fail.
If this occurs the stopping distance in the un-boosted condition would exceeds the distance prescribed by the Australian Design Rule (ADR) 31/03.
The vehicles is not compliant with the vehicle standard (ADR) 31/03-Brake Systems for Passenger Cars.
What are the hazards?
If the brake booster does not operate as intended, it could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by General Motors Australia and New Zealand and asked to contact their local dealer to have the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software updated, free of charge.
Owners of the cars should contact Holden Customer Care, 1800 46 465 336, holdencustomercare@gm.com or visit www.holden.com.au
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