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Carwatch Weekly 2021 CW 17


Peugeot:
Publication (source): 02.05.2021 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (n.a.)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: there may be insufficient engagement of the parking brake, due to excessive internal tolerances of the rear brake calipers. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Nissan:
Publication (source): 29.04.2021 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (n.a.)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the heat shield may not be in the proper position around the front driver airbag’s inflator. when the airbag is triggered, hot g Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

ACPS: ORIS
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2015 – 31.12.2020 (407 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: due to cracks in the connection of the trailer coupling to the vehicle, the train may separate. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: I3
Publication (source): 29.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (506 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: incorrect locking of the rear seats can increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: [Q3, |, RS Q3]
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (8 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the restraint system could only function to a limited extent in the event of heavy braking or if the vehicle tilts sideways, whi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CITROEN: C5
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2020 (237 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: a faulty welding of the trailer coupling can lead to a separation of the train. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HONDA MOTORCYCLE: CBR1000 STL / SPL
Publication (source): 30.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2020 (556 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the bench seat can lower under load, which increases the risk of losing control. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HENRA: –
Publication (source): 27.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2018 (41 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: defective weld seam in the drum brake leads to reduced braking performance. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LAMBORGHINI: AVENTADOR
Publication (source): 29.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2020.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: due to a restricted functional hinge of the engine compartment cover, it can come loose and enter the traffic area. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KTM: RC390
Publication (source): 27.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2018 (226 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the handlebar clamps could break. in extreme cases, if the clamp breaks, the handlebars could move on the clamp. as a result, a Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: E CLASS
Publication (source): 27.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2020 (131 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the parking sensors or the reversing camera may be restricted. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PEUGEOT: [3008, |, 5008]
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2016 – 31.12.2020 (374 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: a faulty welding of the trailer coupling can lead to a separation of the train. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

OPEL: MOVANO
Publication (source): 29.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2019 (5.625 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: due to mechanical contact between the engine cover and the fuel hose, fuel can escape and there is a consequent risk of fire. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PĂ–SSL: CAMPSTER
Publication (source): 28.04.2021 (DE, KBA)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2018 (1.010 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: a malfunction of the automatic retractor for the rear seat belts may result in a restricted restraint effect. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: RS Q8,A5,S5 CABRIOLET,S5,RS5,Q5,Q7,A8,A7,A6,RS6,SQ5,S8,Q8,A4,RS7,S7,S6,S4
Publication (source): 27.04.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (40.993 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 q7, q8, q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, rs6 avant, rs7, rs q8, 2 Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE SPORT
Publication (source): 29.04.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (151.205 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 santa fe sport vehicles. brake fluid may leak inside the anti-lo Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: M340I,330I,330E,M3
Publication (source): 28.04.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (12 units affected)
Component(s): SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m3, and 330e xdrive vehicles. the bolt sec Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: KONA,VELOSTER,ELANTRA
Publication (source): 29.04.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (125.840 units affected)
Component(s): ENGINE
Defect: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 elantra, 2019-2021 kona and veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0l Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KEYSTONE: PASSPORT
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (574 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Defect: keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2021 passport 282qb, 2400rb, 2704rk trailers. the safety chains installed a Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE SPORT
Publication (source): 28.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (52.304 units affected)
Component(s): Brakes
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, brake fluid can enter the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) and cause a short circuit. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA
Publication (source): 28.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (60.968 units affected)
Component(s): Engine
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the engine’s piston oil rings may be defective. this can cause engine wear that can lead to increas Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: KONA
Publication (source): 28.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (60.968 units affected)
Component(s): Engine
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the engine’s piston oil rings may be defective. this can cause engine wear that can lead to increas Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: VELOSTER
Publication (source): 28.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (60.968 units affected)
Component(s): Engine
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the engine’s piston oil rings may be defective. this can cause engine wear that can lead to increas Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TREMCAR: 406 4 AXLES SEMI-TRAILER
Publication (source): 27.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (48 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain trailers equipped with a dexter smart-steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the bolts that attach the steer arm to th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TREMCAR: 407 4 AXLES SEMI-TRAILER
Publication (source): 27.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (48 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain trailers equipped with a dexter smart-steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the bolts that attach the steer arm to th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TREMCAR: DRY BULK 4 AXLES
Publication (source): 27.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (48 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain trailers equipped with a dexter smart-steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the bolts that attach the steer arm to th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TREMCAR: FPU-CAN 4 AXLES SEMI-TRAILER
Publication (source): 27.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (48 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain trailers equipped with a dexter smart-steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the bolts that attach the steer arm to th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TREMCAR: FPU-CAN 5 AXLES SEMI-TRAILER
Publication (source): 27.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (48 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain trailers equipped with a dexter smart-steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the bolts that attach the steer arm to th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TREMCAR: NON-CODE 3 AXLES SEMI-TRAILER
Publication (source): 27.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (48 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain trailers equipped with a dexter smart-steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the bolts that attach the steer arm to th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TREMCAR: NON-CODE 4 AXLES SEMI-TRAILER
Publication (source): 27.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (48 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain trailers equipped with a dexter smart-steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the bolts that attach the steer arm to th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: A4
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: A5
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: A6
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: A7
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: A8
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: Q5
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: Q7
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: Q8
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: RS5
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: RS6
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: RS7
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: S4
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: S5
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: S6
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: S7
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: S8
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: SQ5
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5.396 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. if a nut breaks, there could be sud Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: GLE CLASS
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (963 units affected)
Component(s): Heater And Defroster
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the air conditioning drain hose might be installed incorrectly. this could allow water to leak insi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: GLS CLASS
Publication (source): 26.04.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (963 units affected)
Component(s): Heater And Defroster
Defect: issue: on certain vehicles, the air conditioning drain hose might be installed incorrectly. this could allow water to leak insi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly