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Carwatch Weekly 2021 CW 42


FORD: RANGER
Publication (source): 18.10.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (47683 units affected)
Component(s): SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles. The front passenger outboard seat belt Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLKSWAGEN: ATLAS CROSS SPORT,PASSAT,ATLAS
Publication (source): 18.10.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (30 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING ,WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The fro Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KZRV: STRATUS,SPORTTREK
Publication (source): 18.10.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (8 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect: KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2022 Stratus and SportTrek trailers. The water heater and fireplace circuits were improp Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW (China) Automobile Trading Co., Ltd.: BMW X5 series
Publication (source): 18.10.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: In the process of the supplier's production of power batteries, some small welding slag from the previous process may remain Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: BRONCO SPORT
Publication (source): 18.10.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (211 units affected)
Component(s): Structure
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the moonroof glass may not be properly attached to the frame. As a result, the glass could become l Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: RANGER
Publication (source): 18.10.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3215 units affected)
Component(s): Seats And Restraints
Defect: Issue: On certain trucks, the driver and/or front passenger seat belts may not be properly routed through the anchor eyelets. A Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FAW-Volkswagen Automobile Co., Ltd.: [A6 Avant,|,A7]
Publication (source): 18.10.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1785 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the software coordination problem of the engine and the transmission control unit, when the vehicle is shifted from first Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BRAUNABILITY,CHEVROLET: CHEVROLET TRAVERSE,TRAVERSE
Publication (source): 18.10.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (6 units affected)
Component(s): Structure
Defect: Issue: On a small number of vehicles converted for wheelchair access by BraunAbility, a screw that supports the left-front whee Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CITROEN: [JUMPY, |, SPACETOURER]
Publication (source): 18.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (11 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Faulty welding on the chassis can lead to the loss of the coil spring and impairment of driving behavior. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CHEVROLET: TRAVERSE
Publication (source): 18.10.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (639 units affected)
Component(s): POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor R Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD,LINCOLN: EXPEDITION,F-150,F-250 SUPER DUTY,F-350 SUPER DUTY,NAVIGATOR
Publication (source): 18.10.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (61 units affected)
Component(s): Airbag
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the side-impact sensors in the front doors may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DACIA: SANDERO
Publication (source): 19.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (1413 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A faulty fuel line can lead to fuel loss and, as a result, an increased risk of fire. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Tera Motors: [TM2]
Publication (source): 19.10.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 15.01.2020 – 15.02.2020 (70 units affected)
Component(s): Brake system
Defect: Due to a fixing bolt design error, the bolts that secure the brake caliper fixing bracket and the shock absorber may not be prop Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ford Sales Service Korea: S-Max,|,Mondeo
Publication (source): 19.10.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 12.02.2007 – 28.02.2017 (3 units affected)
Component(s): Riding and indoor equipment, etc.
Defect: The material changes inside the driver's airbag inflator with a specific propellant used over time, causing the vehicle to d Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ford Sales Service Korea: Aviator,|,Corsair,|,Explorer
Publication (source): 19.10.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 09.05.2019 – 05.09.2021 (15 units affected)
Component(s): Other devices
Defect: A specific output circuit malfunction due to an error in the internal system of the rear camera causes one or more problems incl Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KAWASAKI: W800
Publication (source): 19.10.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (126 units affected)
Component(s): Engine
Defect: Issue: On certain motorcycles, the nuts that secure the exhaust pipe to the engine may not have been tightened properly. As a r Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Honda Korea Co., Ltd.: [X-ADV,|,FORZA750]
Publication (source): 19.10.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 25.01.2021 – 02.07.2021 (253 units affected)
Component(s): Electric device and others
Defect: The wiring harness may have been assembled so that it can be caught between the fastening surfaces of the footrest or luggage bo Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: [A-CLASS, |, B-CLASS]
Publication (source): 19.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2019 (13 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Inadequate sealing of the high-voltage battery housing can lead to moisture penetration in the event of corrosion, making it imp Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: [BMW 330e,|,BMW 530e,|,BMW 530e iPerformance Luxury,|,BMW 745e iPerformance,|,BMW 745Le iPerformance,|,BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance]
Publication (source): 19.10.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 03.03.2020 – 16.07.2020 (115 units affected)
Component(s): Electric device and others
Defect: There is a possibility that foreign substances (welding scattering) have not been completely removed from the battery cells duri Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

NEWMAR: ESSEX CLASS A MOTORHOME
Publication (source): 19.10.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): Steering
Defect: Issue: On one motorhome built on a Spartan chassis, a defect in the power steering pump could cause it to fail. If this happens Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ truck: [ACTROS, |, AROCS]
Publication (source): 20.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (1144 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Breakage of the steering spindle adapter can lead to steering failure. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: EQC
Publication (source): 20.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2020 (3073 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Water entering the steering control unit can lead to failure of the power steering assistance. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: C CLASS,GLE CLASS,GLS CLASS
Publication (source): 20.10.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3 units affected)
Component(s): Seats And Restraints
Defect: Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the front and/or rear seats may not have been assembled correctly. Safety Risk: Seats Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: A4,A8,E-TRON GT,Q3,Q5,Q7,Q8,RSQ8,SQ7,SQ8
Publication (source): 20.10.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (473 units affected)
Component(s): Visual System
Defect: Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a delay before the rearview camera image appears. Canadian regu Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DODGE: [CHARGER, |, CHALLENGER]
Publication (source): 21.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (19625 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The windshield can become detached from the vehicle and endanger the occupants or get into the traffic area. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LAND ROVER: [DISCOVERY, |, RANGE ROVER]
Publication (source): 21.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (680 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Fuel can escape from the return line. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: [GOLF, |, PASSAT]
Publication (source): 21.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2000 – 31.12.2000 (541 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Inadequate sealing of the gas generator can lead to decomposition of the propellant and, as a result, incorrect air gas release. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: POLO
Publication (source): 21.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (447 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the airbag is triggered when the interior temperature is below -15 ° C, there is a possibility of damage to the airbag. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LAND ROVER: DEFENDER
Publication (source): 21.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (317 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to defective seat rails, the restraint effect of the front seats cannot be guaranteed in the event of an accident. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Daqing Volvo Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd.: S90 long wheelbase
Publication (source): 21.10.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (12 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: In the motor of the booster pump of the hydraulic brake unit, the solder joints connecting the rotor shaft of the motor and the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd.: Class C
Publication (source): 21.10.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3954 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: On some C-class vehicles, the software of the airbag control unit may not meet technical specifications. During the initializati Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CHRYSLER: 300
Publication (source): 21.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (3847 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The windscreen can come off the vehicle and endanger the occupants or get into the traffic area. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: [C-CLASS, |, S-CLASS]
Publication (source): 21.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2021 (2552 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect seat occupancy detection may deactivate the front passenger airbag. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

COACHMEN: CATALINA
Publication (source): 22.10.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (12 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: Issue: On certain travel trailers, the interior cooktop burner could be affected by the operation of the furnace. This could po Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES BENZ: SPRINTER
Publication (source): 24.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2011 – 31.12.2013 (3368 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TOYOTA: SUPRA
Publication (source): 24.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2021 (618 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Under certain circumstances, the braking force assistance may fail. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLVO: XC60,XC90
Publication (source): 24.10.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2019 (1694 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Turbocharger failure, loss of engine power and smoke can result. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly