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Carwatch Weekly 2021 CW 35


HERCULES: ROADTOUR 455 SPORT
Publication (source): 30.08.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (370 units affected)
Component(s): TIRES:SIDEWALL
Defect: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport 225/50R17 tires with DOT code 0721. Due Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AIRSTREAM: CLASSIC,CARAVEL,BAMBI,FLYING CLOUD,INTERNATIONAL,GLOBETROTTER
Publication (source): 30.08.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (222 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021 Flying Cloud, Bambi, Caravel, Classic, Globetrotter, and International rec Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BOLT CUSTOM TRUCKS: CUSTOM SLEEPER
Publication (source): 30.08.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (340 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect: Gracie Ind. LLC d/b/Bolt Custom Trucks (Bolt Custom Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Custom Sleepers trucks equipped with Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

COOPER: EVOLUTION H/T
Publication (source): 30.08.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (327 units affected)
Component(s): TIRES:MARKINGS
Defect: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Evolution H/T 245/70R16 tires. The Tire Identification Number (TIN) Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BĂ–CKMANN: AH 4320/30,AH4320 / 35,BT-ST 3016/27 U. OTHER
Publication (source): 30.08.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (923 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A production error can lead to a loss of pressure in the tire and, as a result, to a possible loss of control. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

SMART: FORTWO
Publication (source): 30.08.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (123 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to an incorrectly glued windshield, the airbag deployment behavior of the front passenger airbag in the event of an accident Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LEISURE TRAVEL VANS: UNITY,WONDER
Publication (source): 30.08.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (15 units affected)
Component(s): Electrical
Defect: Issue: On certain motorhomes, the wire for the light on the entry door assist handle is too close to the refrigerator’s exhaust Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VERMEER: BC1200XL,BC1000XL,BC900XL
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (38 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT,EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect: Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL, BC1000XL, and BC1200XL brush chippers. The chipper d Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: [ARTEON, |, GOLF, |, ID.4]
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021 (12187 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the luggage net is incorrectly attached, cargo can get into the vehicle interior and endanger the occupants. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

: Ford EcoSport 1.5 Diesel Ambiente MT,Ford Figo 1.5 Diesel Ambiente MT,Ford Figo Aspire 1.5 Diesel
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (IN)
Manufacturing period: – (31818 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The issue is that some vehicles after a certain period of in-use may emit higher emissions from the exhaust tail pipe when teste Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Daejeon Machinery Industry Co., Ltd.: [Ninja H2 SX,|,Ninja H2 SX SE,|,Ninja H2 SX SE+]
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 10.01.2018 – 27.03.2020 (95 units affected)
Component(s): Driving device and others
Defect: When manufacturing a vehicle, the needle bearing of the rear wheel was assembled with insufficient grease (lubricating agent) ap Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Daejeon Machinery Industry Co., Ltd.: [Ninja ZX-10R]
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 02.03.2021 – 25.03.2021 (9 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: Since the relief valve is not properly fastened to the oil pan, there is a possibility that it may come off, which causes the en Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [S 350 d,|,S 580 4MATIC]
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 20.11.2020 – 10.02.2021 (9 units affected)
Component(s): Electric device and others
Defect: Due to production process deviation, the wiring connection bolts of the pre-fuse box under the passenger seat footrest may not b Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Daimler Truck Korea Co., Ltd.: [Arox]
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 22.05.2019 – 23.05.2019 (2 units affected)
Component(s): Other devices
Defect: In the portable fire extinguisher (supplier: GLORIA GmbH) supplied with a specific Arox vehicle, there is a possibility that the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

SUBARU: IMPREZA
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (86 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the left-front lower control arm was not welded properly. As a result, it could partially separate Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KZ RV,LIVIN LITE: CONFLUENCE,CONNECT,CONNECT LITE,DURANGO,DURANGO GOLD,SONIC,SPORTSMEN,SPORTSMEN SPORTSTER,SPORTSTER,SPORTTREK,SPREE,STRATUS,VENOM,CAMPLITE,QUICKSILVER
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5020 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

Daimler Truck Korea Co., Ltd.: [Sprinter 906]
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 17.01.2017 – 25.06.2018 (162 units affected)
Component(s): Steering system etc.
Defect: During the production assembly process, it was confirmed that the power steering hydraulic hose was not properly connected. In t Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [GLB 200 d,|,GLB 220,|,GLB 250 4MATIC]
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 16.05.2019 – 12.06.2019 (8 units affected)
Component(s): Riding and indoor equipment, etc.
Defect: The seat belt tension limiter ( ) and the timing of the operation of the passenger airbag may differ from the specifications. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

SUBARU: IMPREZA
Publication (source): 31.08.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (802 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Impreza vehicles. The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, al Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PORSCHE: BOXSTER,CAYMAN
Publication (source): 01.09.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (442 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear axle carrier side mounts may crack and eventually break. If both mounts break while drivin Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TIFFIN: ALLEGRO BREEZE,ALLEGRO BUS,ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD,ALLEGRO RED,PHAETON,ZEPHYR
Publication (source): 01.09.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (322 units affected)
Component(s): Seats And Restraints
Defect: Issue: On certain motorhomes, the seat belts on the sofas may not be properly installed. As a result, the seat belts may not wo Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLVO: S60,V60,V60CC,V90,V90CC,XC40,XC60,XC90
Publication (source): 01.09.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2862 units affected)
Component(s): Seats And Restraints
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a r Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TOYOTA: TUNDRA
Publication (source): 02.09.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (6380 units affected)
Component(s): Lights And Instruments
Defect: Issue: On certain trucks equipped with halogen headlamps, when the high beams are switched on, both the high and low beam light Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

GM Korea Co., Ltd.: Cadillac CT4,|, Cadillac CT5
Publication (source): 03.09.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 11.06.2019 – 10.02.2021 (298 units affected)
Component(s): Riding and indoor equipment, etc.
Defect: The curtain airbag may have been installed on the vehicle in a twisted state when assembling. In this case, the curtain airbag d Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

STARCRAFT: TELLURIDE,AUTUMN RIDGE OUTFITTER,SUPER LITE
Publication (source): 03.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1512 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect: Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Starcraft Autumn Ridge Outfitter, 2021 Super Lite, and Telluride recreat Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HIGHLAND RIDGE: SILVERSTAR LITE,SILVERSTAR LIMITED,OPEN RANGE ULTRA LITE,OPEN RANGE,OPEN RANGE LIGHT,OLYMPIA,MESA RIDGE LITE,MESA RIDGE
Publication (source): 03.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1157 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect: Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2021 Mesa Ridge Limited, Mesa Ridge Lite, Open Range Light, Open Range U Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

JAYCO: TALON,SEISMIC,OCTANE SUPER LITE,JAY FLIGHT,JAY FLIGHT SLX,JAY FLIGHT OCTANE,PINNACLE,JAY FLIGHT BUNGALOW,EAGLE,JAY FEATHER,WHITE HAWK,NORTHPOINT,EAGLE HT
Publication (source): 03.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (29825 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jayco Eagle, Talon, 2020 Eagle HT, 2021 Jay Feather, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW (China) Automobile Trading Co., Ltd.: BMW 1 Series,|,BMW 2 Series,|,BMW 3 Series,|,BMW 4 Series,|,BMW M2 Series,|,BMW M3 Series,|,BMW M4 Series,|,Hybrid
Publication (source): 05.09.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (142754 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The fuel tanks of the affected vehicles may crack due to process fluctuations in the manufacturing process and insufficient desi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FAW-Volkswagen Automobile Co., Ltd.: E-TRON
Publication (source): 05.09.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (57 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: For the vehicles within the scope of this recall, due to deviations in the supplier's manufacturing process, the motor compo Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: TOYOTA SUPRA
Publication (source): 05.09.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (124 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the improper design of the control program of the engine control computer of the vehicles within the scope of this recall Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

EVOBUS: CITARO
Publication (source): 05.09.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021 (185 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the supporting structure of the roof structure is too weak, it can happen that vehicle parts get into the traffic area. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Chrysler (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd.: Wrangler
Publication (source): 05.09.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1160 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Wrangler PHEV vehicle exported to the Chinese market, due to the insufficient length of the manual releas Subscribe Carwatch Weekly