LDV MIFA and MIFA 9 Steering Recall: Internal Worm-Wheel Lubrication Requires Authorised Handling

If steering effort suddenly increases while driving a MIFA or MIFA 9, do not simply assume “it needs oil” and add lubricant yourself. An Australian recall identifies insufficient lubrication of the worm wheel inside EPS. Check the local campaign and authorised repair requirements before determining which components are involved.

The notice identifies an internal EPS worm wheel

REC-006563 states that a manufacturing defect may leave the electric power steering worm wheel insufficiently lubricated, potentially causing a sudden increase in steering effort while driving. [Official defect description][S06]

This is more specific than “heavy steering”: it identifies an internal component concern without equating it to an external fluid top-up point. Record the conditions and symptoms before following the relevant campaign. The word “lubrication” does not justify designing an improvised oiling method.

External grease does not complete an internal remedy

The official arrangement requires affected owners to book with an authorised LDV dealer. [Official arrangements][S06] Buying lubricant, applying it externally or having ordinary lubrication during servicing does not automatically establish recall completion.

Nor does the notice establish that every vehicle needs a complete steering assembly. The authorised provider must determine scope from the campaign and inspection rather than translating an internal component name into an assembly order.

A shared notice does not establish interchangeable parts

The campaign lists MIFA and MIFA 9 together. Dealers still need to identify which vehicle is being presented and its campaign. A combined notice does not establish shared steering parts, control software or repair kits.

Record recall status separately from actual repair requirements. If symptoms remain after the campaign, follow the actual vehicle inspection findings; “recall completed” cannot determine the cause of a continuing problem.

Scope and verification

This article covers Australia, REC-006563／LDV2605, originally published on Mar 12, 2026. The notice lists years 2022—2025 and 1,133 MIFA and MIFA 9 vehicles combined; do not split this into model-specific counts. Check individual vehicles against the [official VIN list][V76], without extending scope to related-platform vehicles in other markets.

No public data were available for the exact lubricant, work procedure, dismantling permissions, revised OE numbers or interchangeability between the models. [To be verified] No individual VIN enquiry was performed. Ordinary compatibility requires the VIN and local factory parts catalogue; contact the local authorised provider first for recall matters.

For separately confirmed ordinary steering-component requirements, use the parts enquiry page.

[S06]: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-006563
[V76]: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/sites/default/files/recall-files/REC-006563-VIN-List-1.csv