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Carwatch Weekly 2021 CW 02


Toyota:
Publication (source): 11.01.2021 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (-1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: due to the improper application of anti-corrosion preservation agent, the hybrid transmission (input damper) may develop an abno Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DODGE: DURANGO
Publication (source): 13.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2010 – 31.12.2013.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: silicone contamination on the contact surfaces can lead to malfunctions in the fuel pump relay Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: TRANSIT
Publication (source): 12.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2020 (12 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the pto shaft can come loose; in addition to the cardan shaft entering the traffic area, this may also mean that the vehicle mus Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

INFINITI: [M56, |, M30D, |, M35H]
Publication (source): 13.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2010 – 31.12.2014 (478 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: if the design does not correspond to the load, the cardan shaft can be overstressed, which can lead to it becoming detached. the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HOLDER: [A, |, B, |, C, |, F, |, L, |, M, |, S, |, V, |, MUVO]
Publication (source): 14.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.1995 – 31.12.2020 (5.000 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the vehicle can accidentally accelerate or the power take-offs start up automatically when the engine is started. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

JEEP: GRAND CHEROKEE
Publication (source): 13.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2010 – 31.12.2013 (5.966 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: silicone contamination on the contact surfaces can lead to malfunctions in the fuel pump relay Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MAN: LIONS CITY
Publication (source): 12.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2020 (539 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: as a result of a fatigue crack, the tft monitor can fall inside the vehicle. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ truck: [SPRINTER, |, VITO]
Publication (source): 13.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2020 (948 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: inadequate sealing of the high-voltage battery housing can lead to moisture penetration in the event of corrosion, making it imp Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: GLB
Publication (source): 12.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2020 (3.883 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the rear spoiler can become detached from the vehicle and enter the traffic area. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

POLARIS: GENERAL
Publication (source): 15.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2016 – 31.12.2018 (90 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the function of the fuel pump flange can deteriorate over time under the influence of certain chemicals. there is an increased r Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

RECARO: [TIAN CORE, |, TIAN ELITE]
Publication (source): 12.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: limitations in the function of the child restraint system. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TOYOTA: HILUX
Publication (source): 15.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2019 (890 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the braking force assistance can fail. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TOYOTA: YARIS
Publication (source): 11.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (1.980 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: in the event of an accident, the center rear seat belt can be damaged due to a defective surface finish of the belt guide. the r Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: TIGUAN
Publication (source): 13.01.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2015 – 31.12.2019 (7.945 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the roof edge spoiler can detach from the vehicle due to a faulty adhesive process. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

SMEAL: AERIAL,PUMPER
Publication (source): 12.01.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Defect: smeal holding, llc (smeal) is recalling certain 2020 aerial and pumper vehicles, equipped with battery-powered 3600 wireless rem Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HIKARI TECHNOLOGY: LED HEADLAMP
Publication (source): 13.01.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (99.950 units affected)
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Defect: ningbo shuwu import & export co.,ltd (ningbo) is recalling certain aftermarket hikari headlight bulbs, led-v39-r3 models (in con Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: MALLARD
Publication (source): 14.01.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (76 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE,TIRES
Defect: heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2021 mallard m180bh recreational trailers. these units ha Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PETERBILT: 520,320
Publication (source): 12.01.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1.021 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING:COLUMN
Defect: paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2015-2021 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles. the steering column support structu Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Jaguar Land Rover: Range Rover Evoque
Publication (source): 14.01.2021 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a..
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: fire, injuries the laminate bonded seat material does not meet the burn rate requirements. if subjected to a fire, the materia Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BENTLEY MOTOR CARS: CONTINENTAL GT
Publication (source): 12.01.2021 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 31.08.2019 – 18.11.2020 (393 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

YAMAHA: MTN320,GPD125,YZF-R3
Publication (source): 14.01.2021 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.10.2020 (3.804 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the vin number mentioned on the production plate does not match with the actual vin number of the vehicle Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: SOUL SK3 EV
Publication (source): 11.01.2021 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 20.04.2018 – 25.11.2020 (1.834 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the vehicle’s integrated electronic brake motor control software logic can automatically disable motor operation upon detection Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

RAM: RAM PICKUP
Publication (source): 15.01.2021 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 03.11.2017 – 01.02.2020 (18 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the driver side floor mat may interfere with the accelerator pedal Subscribe Carwatch Weekly