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Carwatch Weekly 2021 CW 38


HYUNDAI: TUCSON,SONATA HYBRID
Publication (source): 20.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (95515 units affected)
Component(s): ENGINE
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: SEDONA
Publication (source): 20.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (88576 units affected)
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not pr Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DRV: MOBILE SUITE
Publication (source): 20.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (77 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect: DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain 2021 Mobile Suites fifth wheel trailers. The brake rotor bolts were improperly tightened, Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

JEEP: GRAND CHEROKEE
Publication (source): 21.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (56180 units affected)
Component(s): VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES,BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearvie Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

RAM: PROMASTER CITY
Publication (source): 21.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (23853 units affected)
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster City vehicles. If one or both turn signal lights fail, the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

OPEL: GRANDLAND X
Publication (source): 21.09.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (33 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: An error in the manufacturing process can lead to a defect in the seat rail and the belt attachment in the event of an accident. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PORSCHE: [BOXSTER, |, CAYMAN]
Publication (source): 21.09.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2013 – 31.12.2015 (2255 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrectly manufactured carrier side parts can impair wheel control. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

JEEP: GRAND CHEROKEE
Publication (source): 21.09.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2037 units affected)
Component(s): Visual System
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian reg Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW MOTORRAD: [F750GS, |, F850GS, |, R1200GS, |, R1250GS]
Publication (source): 21.09.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2020 (900 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Breakage of the footrest Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLKSWAGEN: TIGUAN
Publication (source): 22.09.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): Structure
Defect: Issue: On one vehicle, a damaged roof may have been repaired with an incorrect part. As a result, the vehicle may not perform a Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

EAST TO WEST: ALTA
Publication (source): 22.09.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (15 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the quick disconnect fitting on the propane hose for the exterior grill was not properly tighten Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: A4,CABRIOLET,A6,TT,A8
Publication (source): 22.09.2021 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 14.04.1997 – 23.12.1999 (57169 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG MAY BE DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENTLY POWERFUL DUE TO A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE O Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

RAM: PROMASTER CITY
Publication (source): 22.09.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1076 units affected)
Component(s): Lights And Instruments
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the turn signal indicator does not flash quickly to indicate when a turn signal bulb is not working Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

NISSAN: NV400
Publication (source): 23.09.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (27 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Faulty parking brake can cause the parked vehicle to roll away. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Yangzhou CIMC Tonghua Special Vehicle Co., Ltd.: Tank type liquid transport semi-trailer
Publication (source): 23.09.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (89 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Vehicles within the scope of this recall are not strictly controlled in the design process, resulting in insufficient frame load Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DUCATI: HYPERMOTARD
Publication (source): 23.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (205 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2019 Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The side stand may be improperly welded Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLKSWAGEN: TIGUAN
Publication (source): 23.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: [SOUL, |, NIRO]
Publication (source): 23.09.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (7 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A drive failure can occur due to a faulty electrical connection to the motor. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CADILLAC,GMC,CHEVROLET: ESCALADE,ESCALADE ESV,YUKON,TAHOE,SUBURBAN,YUKON XL
Publication (source): 23.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (14939 units affected)
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yu Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LINCOLN,FORD: CORSAIR,AVIATOR,EXPLORER
Publication (source): 23.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (228297 units affected)
Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA,BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3 Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: GLB
Publication (source): 23.09.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2019 (7 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to incorrectly specified airbag control unit software, the belt force limiters and airbags may not function properly in the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd.: S class
Publication (source): 23.09.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (17927 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: There may be vulnerabilities in the software of the communication module control unit, which may cause the communication module Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Porsche Korea Co., Ltd.: [718 Boxster GTS 4.0]
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 25.01.2021 – 19.02.2021 (35 units affected)
Component(s): engine body mechanical components
Defect: The connecting rod was produced with insufficient rigidity unlike the manufacturing standard. This may cause cracks on the surfa Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: [BMW 420i Convertible,|,BMW 430i Convertible]
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 12.11.2020 – 19.01.2021 (180 units affected)
Component(s): Airbag Control Module (ACM)
Defect: A manufacturing defect related to the head airbag was discovered in the BMW 420i Convertible and 430i Convertible vehicles produ Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Limited company Motorola: [MTS V4]
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 19.01.2021 – 29.01.2021 (8 units affected)
Component(s): engine body mechanical components
Defect: The engine parts (valve guide) supplier may cause premature wear of the valve guide due to poor manufacturing of parts. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MCI: J4500
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (33 units affected)
Component(s): Other
Defect: Issue: On certain buses equipped with a Ricon BayLift wheelchair lift, the outer barrier of the lift may not be strong enough. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Honda Korea Co., Ltd.: CBR500RA,|,CB500FA,|,CB500XA
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 18.07.2019 – 13.01.2020 (156 units affected)
Component(s): Brake system
Defect: problems in the production process It was confirmed that an excessive amount of grease was applied to the modulator's reserv Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: [BMW i3 120Ah]
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 23.02.2021 – 26.02.2021 (15 units affected)
Component(s): frame
Defect: As a result of BMW's own quality investigation, a manufacturing defect was found in the backrest frames* of both rear seats Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: [BMW X3,|,BMW X5 xDrive45e]
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 11.10.2020 – 16.10.2020 (4 units affected)
Component(s): high power battery
Defect: The cleaning process to remove foreign substances generated during welding of high voltage battery packs is insufficient, and fo Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: EXPLORER
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (126033 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connectic Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: [BMW X5 xDrive45e]
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 09.02.2021 – 09.02.2021 (1 units affected)
Component(s): headrest
Defect: As a result of BMW's own quality investigation, a manufacturing defect was found in the rear seat window side of both headre Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Daimler Truck Korea Co., Ltd.: [Unimok U5023]
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 28.04.2020 – 28.04.2020 (1 units affected)
Component(s): caliper
Defect: During the vehicle development stage, it was discovered that some Unimog rear axle both brake cylinders and caliper connection n Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Hanbul Motors Co., Ltd.: [Peugeot 2008 1.6 e-HDi]
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 15.07.2013 – 29.05.2015 (4 units affected)
Component(s): Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Defect: Existing engine ECU and gearbox TCU software problems caused by the gearbox shift timing and DPF refresh rate problems caused by Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: SONATA
Publication (source): 24.09.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (30335 units affected)
Component(s): Lights And Instruments
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, an intermittent problem could cause the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction from wha Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DUCATI:
Publication (source): 27.09.2021 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: There is a potential the side stand may deform, and in exceptional circumstances cause the bike to fall when the bike is parked Subscribe Carwatch Weekly