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The fault could cause loss of power steering or an engine shutdown while driving, according to the recall notice.
Great Wall Motors (GWM) Australia has recalled 2458 examples of its 2023 to 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha ute, citing a potential fault with its electronic power steering wiring harness.
The affected vehicles are stamped 2023 to 2025 models, including diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) examples.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: "Due to a manufacturing defect, the Electronic Power Steering wiring harness may come into contact with the driveshaft when driving and become damaged."
"As a result, the vehicle may experience a loss of power steering or engine shutdown without warning.
"A sudden loss of power steering while driving and/or an engine shutdown increases the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders."
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 2458 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
GWM Australia advises "that if power steering is lost or an engine shutdown occurs, the driver should pull over to a safe location, stop driving and have the vehicle towed to their nearest GWM dealership".
The brand said owners of affected vehicles can contact their dealer to have the work carried out "as soon as possible", free of charge.
Owners can contact GWM customer support by calling 1800 038 100 or emailing [email protected].
To have your vehicle checked, find your closest GWM dealership by clicking here.
Jordan is a motoring journalist based in Melbourne with a lifelong passion for cars. He has been surrounded by classic Fords and Holdens, brand-new cars, and everything in between from birth, with his parents’ owning an automotive workshop in regional Victoria. Jordan started writing about cars in 2021, and joined the Drive team in 2024.
