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Carwatch Weekly 2021 CW 08


BMW: [X5, |, X6, |, X7]
Publication (source): 25.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (4 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: there may be a spontaneous loss of pressure in the tire, which creates the risk of losing control of the vehicle. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DETHLEFFS: [GLOBETROTTER, |, GRAND ALPA PLUS]
Publication (source): 24.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2021 (265 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: incorrect cable routing can lead to a short circuit and fire hazard. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FIAT: TIPO
Publication (source): 23.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (761 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: software anomaly can prevent the airbags from being activated. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DUCATI: SCRAMBLER
Publication (source): 25.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2020 (898 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: possible contact of electrically conductive components with the battery positive pole increases the risk of fire. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FENDT: 700 VARIO
Publication (source): 25.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2019 (1.892 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: brake failure on the rear axle with loss of control when towing when using the lower suspension under high loads. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: FOCUS
Publication (source): 22.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2019 (3.947 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the wiring harness can come into contact with components, which can result in damage and consequent engine failure. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD TRUCKS: [CARGO, |, F-MAX]
Publication (source): 22.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2020 (0 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: due to incorrect screw connections in production, the rear axle can come loose. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: [KONA, |, NEXO]
Publication (source): 26.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2020 (30.862 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: communication error in motor management leads to reduced braking effect Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KAWASAKI: [NINJA H2 SX, |, NINJA H2 SX SE, |, NINJA H2 SX SE +]
Publication (source): 26.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2020 (539 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the switching processes may be restricted. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MAN: LIONS CITY
Publication (source): 23.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (154 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the brake circuit protection between the two brake circuits has no function due to a faulty construction of the compressed air b Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ truck: SPRINTER
Publication (source): 22.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2020 (440 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: there is an increased risk of fire due to the lack of usage instructions on charging behavior. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

ÖHLINS RACING AB: POS 5N20
Publication (source): 26.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2020 (176 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: possible breakage of components in the gas strut Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: GOLF
Publication (source): 23.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (375 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: a faulty connection of the acceleration sensor can result in a restricted protective effect of the occupant protection systems. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: [JETTA, |, TIGUAN]
Publication (source): 25.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (6 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the seat frame was not welded correctly, which may result in an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: TIGUAN
Publication (source): 26.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (3 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the screw connection of the seat frame was not carried out correctly, which may result in an increased risk of injury in the eve Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TRIUMPH: ROCKET III
Publication (source): 23.02.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (1.145 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: an inadequate filling process for the brake fluid in the brake system can cause the rear brake to fail due to trapped air. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MAZDA: MAZDA3,CX-30
Publication (source): 22.02.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (599 units affected)
Component(s): TIRES:VALVE
Defect: mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2021 mazda3 and cx-30 vehicles. air may suddenly leak from the tir Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: GLA250
Publication (source): 22.02.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (36 units affected)
Component(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect: mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain gla250 vehicles. the ground connection for the front passenger air bag may Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DISCOUNT TIRE,PEP BOYS,HERCULES,COOPER,MICKEY THOMPSON,MASTERCRAFT,TBC,BIG O,LES SCHWAB: DISCOVERER ATP,ADVENTURER A/T,ADVENTURER H/T,TERRA TRAC A/T II,DISCOVERER AT3 4S,DEEGAN 38 ALL-TERRAIN,COURSER AXT2,COURSER AXT,COURSER HSX TOUR,EVOLUTION H/T,DISCOVERER A/T3,MULTI-MILE WILD COUNTRY XTX SPORT 4S,BIGFOOT A/S,AT/T BIG FOOT,DISCOVERER RTX,BACK COUNTRY QS4 ALL TERRAIN,BACK COUNTRY QS3 TOURING HT
Publication (source): 22.02.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (430.298 units affected)
Component(s): TIRES,TIRES:SIDEWALL
Defect: cooper tire & rubber co. (cooper tire) is recalling certain discoverer, evolution, courser, deegan, adventurer, hercules, back c Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

COOPER,MASTERCRAFT: CS5 GRAND TOURING,LSR GRAND TOURING
Publication (source): 22.02.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (11.957 units affected)
Component(s): TIRES,TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect: cooper tire & rubber co. (cooper tire) is recalling certain cooper cs5 grand touring 225/55r17 and mastercraft lsr grand touring Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

JAGUAR: F-PACE
Publication (source): 26.02.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (565 units affected)
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS,EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect: jaguar land rover north america, llc. (land rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 jaguar f-pace vehicles. the auto high beam (a Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LAMBORGHINI: AVENTADOR SVJ
Publication (source): 24.02.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (221 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect: lamborghini (automobili lamborghini) is recalling certain 2018-2021 aventador svj coupe vehicles. the hood hinge screws may loo Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LAND ROVER: RANGE ROVER SPORT,RANGE ROVER,DISCOVERY,RANGE ROVER VELAR
Publication (source): 26.02.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (26.805 units affected)
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS,EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect: jaguar land rover north america, llc. (land rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 range rover, range rover sport, discovery, and Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

POLESTAR: POLESTAR 2
Publication (source): 25.02.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a..
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS):SOFTWARE
Defect: polestar automotive usa, inc. (polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 polestar 2 vehicles. the battery energy control module Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLVO: XC40
Publication (source): 25.02.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a..
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS):SOFTWARE
Defect: volvo car usa, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 xc40 recharge vehicles. the battery energy control module (becm) Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BENTLEY: FLYING SPUR
Publication (source): 23.02.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect: bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling one 2020 flying spur vehicle. the fuel tank may not have been welded properly durin Subscribe Carwatch Weekly