Holden recalling Barina and Trax

Holden are recalling 2012 to 2015 1.6-litre Barinas due to an ignition fault. Photos / NZME.

Holden has initiated a vehicle safety recall on certain 2012 to 2015 1.6L Holden Barina in manual, as well as 2013 to 2014 1.8L Trax manual vehicles.

A condition has been identified where certain manual transmission vehicles may have developed wear within the ignition key cylinder (barrel).

This may allow the vehicle starter motor to crank the engine if the ignition key is left inside the key cylinder in the "OFF" position.

In this circumstance, if the vehicle has been parked and left in gear, with the park brake only partially engaged, it may be possible for the vehicle to move unintentionally.

This condition cannot occur if the key is removed from the ignition key cylinder when the vehicle is parked.

Holden Trax. Photo / NZME.

There have been no reports of incidents in New Zealand.

The recall affects approximately 151 vehicles in New Zealand.

Holden will be contacting all affected customers to arrange a free-of-charge replacement of the ignition key cylinder.