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Carwatch Weekly 2021 CW 23


AUDI: A4,A7,A5
Publication (source): 07.06.2021 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 02.12.2015 – 17.12.2018 (263 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A HINGED TOWING BRACKET ON WHICH THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGE MODULE COULD BE FAULTY Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLVO CAR: S60,XC60,V60,S90,V60CC,V90CC,XC90,V90
Publication (source): 07.06.2021 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 28.06.2018,07.11.2018,19.06.2018,23.11.2018,05.12.2018,26.11.2018,30.10.2018 – 25.12.2019,11.03.2020,09.12.2019,23.12.2019,02.12.2019,04.12.2019,05.12.2019,01.12.2019 (14380 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: THERE IS A RISK THAT THE 15AMP FUSE COULD BLOW WHICH WILL PREVENT THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: TIGUAN
Publication (source): 07.06.2021 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 11.05.2016 – 22.01.2019 (531 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A TOW BAR WITH A POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE SWIVELLING MODULE HAS BEEN FITTED Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

: AMGG63 (463 Platform)
Publication (source): 07.06.2021 (IN)
Manufacturing period: 09.07.2018 – 11.07.2019 (51 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The control unit of the differential locking module might not meet the specification. The electrical contact of a specific resis Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: G CLASS
Publication (source): 07.06.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2014 – 31.12.2018 (509 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the airbag is deployed, a fault in the gas generator of the driver's airbag can lead to uncontrolled deployment and the l Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: [E-CLASS, |, GL-CLASS, |, ML-CLASS]
Publication (source): 07.06.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2007 – 31.12.2012 (26500 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the airbag is deployed, a fault in the gas generator of the driver's airbag can lead to uncontrolled deployment and the l Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Honda:
Publication (source): 08.06.2021 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (n.a.)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: In cold ambient temperatures, the DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, resulting in a Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

OPEL: MOVANO
Publication (source): 08.06.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (49 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A restricted function of the parking brake can lead to unintentional vehicle movements in the traffic area. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LAND ROVER: DEFENDER
Publication (source): 08.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (255 units affected)
Component(s): Lights And Instruments
Defect: Issue: On certain Defender X models, the brake lights, turn signals and/or tail lights may suddenly turn off if a bright light Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PORSCHE: [PANAMERA, |, TAYCAN]
Publication (source): 08.06.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (134 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The lower wishbone can break. This can lead to impairment of driving behavior and a potential loss of control. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ truck: SPRINTER
Publication (source): 08.06.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2019 (1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Delivery of the vehicles with a tire variant that has not been approved for the vehicle configuration. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ truck: SPRINTER
Publication (source): 08.06.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2019 (4422 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The brake hose on the front axle could be damaged by friction over its service life, which can lead to a restricted braking func Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: QX30
Publication (source): 08.06.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (484 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the deviation of the supplier's production equipment, the size of the hole on the steering shaft universal joint may Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: Lexus CT
Publication (source): 08.06.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (948 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Some vehicles within the scope of this recall have insufficient anti-electromagnetic noise interference performance of the power Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CITROEN: C3 V4
Publication (source): 09.06.2021 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 03.01.2020 – 24.03.2021 (8 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT LOCATING BOLT AND FIXING NUT MIGHT HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED OR NOT FITTED CORRECTLY Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Porsche:
Publication (source): 09.06.2021 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (n.a.)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The clamping nuts on the rear-axle trailing arm may break over the service life of the vehicle, as they may not have been manufa Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Other brands:
Publication (source): 09.06.2021 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (n.a.)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The fuel delivery pipes on the 2.5T GDI engines may be defective and fuel may leak out of the pipes. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: [C-CLASS, |, E-CLASS]
Publication (source): 09.06.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (619 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The attachment of the rear head restraints does not comply with the specification, which increases the risk of injury in the eve Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FLEETWOOD RV: BOUNDER
Publication (source): 09.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (7 units affected)
Component(s): Powertrain
Defect: Issue: On certain motorhomes, the rear axle was not properly filled with oil. Operating the vehicle like this could result in d Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FLEETWOOD RV: FLAIR
Publication (source): 09.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (7 units affected)
Component(s): Powertrain
Defect: Issue: On certain motorhomes, the rear axle was not properly filled with oil. Operating the vehicle like this could result in d Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PEUGEOT: RIFTER / PARTNER
Publication (source): 09.06.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (3 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Unintentional vehicle movements may occur due to a handbrake malfunction. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VAUXHALL: GRANDLAND X
Publication (source): 09.06.2021 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 08.06.2020 – 08.06.2020 (17 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: THE REAR WHEEL HUB SHOCK ABSORBER AND BRAKE CALIPER ARE POSSIBLY NOT TIGHTENED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Audi:
Publication (source): 09.06.2021 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (n.a.)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a manufacturing issue with the vehicle’s dash panel, the front passenger airbag may not fully inflate in the event of an Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: LITHIUM
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1722 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the propane (LP) regulator could fail. If this happens, high-pressure propane could reach the ap Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: NORTH TRAIL
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1722 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the propane (LP) regulator could fail. If this happens, high-pressure propane could reach the ap Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: PIONEER
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1722 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the propane (LP) regulator could fail. If this happens, high-pressure propane could reach the ap Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: TERRY CLASSIC
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1722 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the propane (LP) regulator could fail. If this happens, high-pressure propane could reach the ap Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: TRAIL RUNNER
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1722 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the propane (LP) regulator could fail. If this happens, high-pressure propane could reach the ap Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ford Sales Service Korea: [Aviator]
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 29.08.2019 – 05.12.2020 (2 units affected)
Component(s): Other devices
Defect: If there is an error in the signal between the image processing module B (IPM-B) and the accessory protocol interface module (AP Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Porsche Korea Co., Ltd.: [Macan S Diesel]
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 01.02.2014 – 23.05.2015 (805 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: Recall due to the identified need to update engine control software to improve the effectiveness of emission control systems rel Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [A 220,|,C 200,|,Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+]
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 27.08.2020 – 30.11.2020 (9 units affected)
Component(s): Other devices
Defect: Due to deviations in the development process, parking assistance ( ) the system control unit software may not meet the specifica Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: PROWLER
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1722 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the propane (LP) regulator could fail. If this happens, high-pressure propane could reach the ap Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Porsche (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd.: [Panamera,|,Taycan]
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1571 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: For some vehicles within the scope of this recall, due to the manufacturer’s reasons, the affected vehicles may be equipped with Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd.: Timothy
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (7 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: For engines in a specific production range, due to the supplier's molding pressure deviation during the cylinder block casti Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW:
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (n.a.)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a manufacturing fault in the hydraulic unit brake booster, panic braking could cause loss of brake power assistance and t Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: MALLARD
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1722 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the propane (LP) regulator could fail. If this happens, high-pressure propane could reach the ap Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: SHADOW CRUISER
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1722 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the propane (LP) regulator could fail. If this happens, high-pressure propane could reach the ap Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: SUNDANCE XLT TRAVEL TRAILER
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1722 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the propane (LP) regulator could fail. If this happens, high-pressure propane could reach the ap Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: WILDERNESS
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1722 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the propane (LP) regulator could fail. If this happens, high-pressure propane could reach the ap Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Hunan Leopard Automobile Co., Ltd.: CS9
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1119 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The power battery pack may have the following problems: 1. There is a loose connection problem in the bus copper bar in the pack Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: CLA 220,|,CLA 250 4MATIC,|,GLA 200 d 4MATIC,|,GLA 200 d,|,GLA 250,|,GLA 220,|,GLA 250 4MATIC,|,Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4MATIC,|, A 200,|,Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC,|,B 200 d,|,B 220
Publication (source): 10.06.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 30.11.2016 – 27.02.2017 (760 units affected)
Component(s): Driving device and others
Defect: The steering shaft universal joint may have been manufactured out of specification due to an error in the supplier's manufac Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ BUS: SPRINTER MINIBUS
Publication (source): 11.06.2021 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 08.07.2019 – 21.08.2019 (10 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: THE LOCK WASHER OF THE PIN JOINING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE BEARING PEDESTAL COULD COME LOOSE Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ truck: SPRINTER
Publication (source): 13.06.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2018 (21 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If ESP software is not adapted to the vehicle body, there may be an increased risk of accidents in certain driving situations. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: GLB
Publication (source): 13.06.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2019 (14 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to defective air bags in the window airbags, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: GLB
Publication (source): 13.06.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2019 (10 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The passenger airbag does not meet the specification, which increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BENTLEY:
Publication (source): 14.06.2021 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a..
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Bentley has discovered that a manufacturing issue could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position. Th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly