Australian MG HS PHEV ground connection recall: what to verify first

For an Australian MG HS PHEV ground connection concern, first check whether the vehicle falls within the official recall before arranging repair. Owners, workshops and distributors can start with vehicle records under the recall number, avoiding a parts procurement list before official handling has been confirmed.

Establish scope using the notice and vehicle identity

Australian Vehicle Recalls notice REC-005652 was originally published on May 1, 2023. It lists MG HS PHEV and MG HS +EV, covers vehicle years 2021–2022 and provides access to a VIN list.[Australian regulatory notice][S1]

Retain the recall number, vehicle VIN and query date. For a used vehicle, also ask the official service provider whether the work has already been completed and keep existing repair records. A matching year is only a search lead; the individual vehicle's status still requires confirmation. [To be verified]

The notice concerns a ground connection

The notice describes carpet underlay potentially positioned between a nut and an electrical grounding stud. If vibration gradually loosens the nut, the wiring harness beneath the floor may overheat, presenting a fire risk.[Defect and risk description][S1]

For parts discussions, retain the specific concern of “ground connection and associated inspection”. A model name or the word “overheating” alone should not prompt an enquiry for a replacement wiring harness. The responsible repairer must confirm the fault location, inspection findings and actual work scope. The risk description cannot directly determine which parts must be purchased.

Arrange official inspection before addressing general requirements

The notice directs owners to contact an MG dealer to arrange inspection and repair if necessary.[Official action][S1] Provide the VIN, recall number and previous work records so the service provider can confirm applicability and next steps.

Workshops receiving related enquiries can organise the customer's description and historical repair records for the official service provider to check. If distributors also receive a general parts enquiry, clarify how it relates to the recall action. Procurement must follow confirmed repair requirements; an ordinary supply proposal cannot replace recall handling.

Verification reminder

This article explains a historical 2023 notice, not a new recall in 2026. Current individual vehicle status must follow official queries and dealer confirmation. [To be verified] For compatibility or interchangeability of separately purchased parts, use the vehicle identification number (VIN) and local manufacturer parts catalogue. The actual required part-number list, individual completion status and candidate-part certifications were not obtained. No public data was available for these items. [To be verified] This article does not recommend dismantling the ground connection or replacing the harness yourself.

For recall work, contact MG first through the [official channels in the regulatory notice][S1]. For a separate, confirmed general MG parts requirement, submit a parts enquiry with vehicle details and the items confirmed by the repairer.

[S1]: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-005652