The final generation of Holden Commodore sold, the ZB, has been recalled over concerns relating to its braking system.
The recall concerns an issue with the model’s brake booster system. The issue can cause the system to cease, resulting in the model’s braking distances not being compliant with Australian Design Rules (ADR) requirements.
The recall affects 13,898 ZB Commodores built between 2017 and 2020.
“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,” says the recall.
“The vehicles is not compliant with the vehicle standard (ADR) 31/03-Brake Systems for Passenger Cars.
“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.”
The remedy for the issue comes in the form of a software update, which General Motors says is currently a work in progress.
“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,” the recall adds.
