Class Action law firm investigating vehicles sold by Isuzu Ute Australia

Bannister Law Class Actions says it is currently investigating two issues concerning Isuzu D-Max 4×4 and Isuzu Mu-X 4×4 sold by Isuzu UTE Australia Pty Ltd.

One issue is the cracking of inner guards or any other parts within an engine bay; and the second concerns issues with the vehicle’s Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

According to Bannister Law Class Actions, some of the owners of Isuzu D-Max and Mu-X claim that the front inner guards were cracked without being used excessively or within only a few years after the purchase. 

It says the cracking issue might be recurring after the crack has been fixed once. Cracks may show up within an engine bay other than inner guards such as near a VIN plate or suspension towers. 

Motoring news website Drive has reported that it understands more than 100 Isuzu vehicles are affected by the cracking issue. It believes more than 90,000 vehicles sold from 2017 to 2019 are the focus of the class action investigation.

“We have received a report that the repair of the cracks on the inner guard cost $9,722,” Bannister Law Class Actions says.

Furthermore, it says that DPF issues can be seen in several vehicle makes and models of diesel cars. 

“We have also received a reports that the DPF of Isuzu D-Max not working properly and needed to be replaced and that the replacement of the DPF cost $ 8,770,” Bannister Law Class Actions says. 

According to Drive, Bannister Law principal Charles Bannister told it that defective particulate filters are a concern for owners and the environment. 

“Consumers have statutory guarantees that products should be fit for their purpose, of merchantable quality and safe,” Bannister says.

“Diesel particulate filters (DPFs) that aren’t working correctly can cause other components to fail prematurely and have the potential to increase fuel consumption and engine damage,” he says.

The class action legal specialist is asking owners of the diesel vehicles to register any issues with the Isuzu D-Max and Mu-X on its website: https://bannisterlaw.com.au/isuzu/

Isuzu Ute Australia has been contacted for comment, more to follow.