{
  "id": 12926597,
  "title": "879 vehicles recalled: Safety issued for Audi Q3, Hyundai Santa Fe and Hino 700 trucks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/879-vehicles-recalled-safety-issued-for-audi-q3-hyundai-santa-fe-and",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T18:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-08-879-vehicles-recalled-vehicle-safety-issued-for-audi-q3-hyundai-santa-fe-and-hino-700-trucks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Consumer Commission (NCC) in South Africa has issued safety recalls for 879 vehicles and trucks, affecting Audi Q3, Hyundai Santa Fe MX5 HEV, and Toyota Hino 700. The largest recall involves 482 Hino 700 truck tractors, which were sold between 17 April 2023 and 17 January 2025. The defect is due to a bolt fracture during the assembly process, potentially compromising the secure mounting of the fifth-wheel coupler and posing a safety risk. Audi South Africa recalled 235 Q3 vehicles sold since 16 April 2026 due to a front seat belt defect. The webbing may not be guided through the metal eyelet on the lap belt tensioner, leading to improper restraint of the occupant in case of a fault. Hyundai recalled 162 Santa Fe MX5 HEV vehicles sold in 2025 because of a misalignment issue in the front seat belt snap-on anchor, which could affect its proper positioning and pose a safety risk. Consumers with affected vehicles are advised to bring their vehicles to any dealership for inspection and component replacement, free of charge. Further inquiries can be directed to the NCC via [email protected].",
  "summary": "The National Consumer Commission has announced recalls affecting Audi Q3, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Hino 700 vehicles. Owners are advised to contact an authorised dealership for inspections and repairs at no cost.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}