Carwatch Weekly 2021 CW 44

MERCEDES-BENZ: S580

Publication (source): 01.11.2021 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (9120 units affected)

Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 S580 and Maybach S580 vehicles. An engine control unit software e … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: CYCLONE,ROAD WARRIOR

Publication (source): 01.11.2021 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (25 units affected)

Component(s): Electrical

Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the wire connections on the power transfer switch may not have been tightened properly. As a res … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

THOR: MIRAMAR,CHALLENGER,OUTLAW

Publication (source): 01.11.2021 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (424 units affected)

Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The external compartment outer doo … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TESLA: MODEL Y,MODEL X,MODEL 3,MODEL S

Publication (source): 01.11.2021 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (11704 units affected)

Component(s): FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE

Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS: CLEARCOAT

Publication (source): 01.11.2021 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (100275 units affected)

Component(s): VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD,VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect: Axalta Coating Systems (Axalta) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon recall determinations made by Ford Motor C … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: OPTIMA PHEV,OPTIMA HYBRID

Publication (source): 01.11.2021 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (10731 units affected)

Component(s): ENGINE

Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod be … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DODGE: DURANGO

Publication (source): 01.11.2021 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4837 units affected)

Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: OPTIMA

Publication (source): 01.11.2021 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (712 units affected)

Component(s): Engine

Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine the connecting rod bearings can become damaged. If this happens, … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HEARTLAND: ROAD WARRIOR,CYCLONE

Publication (source): 02.11.2021 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1783 units affected)

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Heartland Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior Toy … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

ALFA ROMEO: GIULIA

Publication (source): 02.11.2021 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (185 units affected)

Component(s): TIRES,TIRES:MARKINGS

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with tires that hav … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

THOMAS BUILT: SAF-T-LINER EFX SCHOOL BUS,SAF-T-LINER HDX SCHOOL BUS

Publication (source): 02.11.2021 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (20 units affected)

Component(s): Electrical

Defect: Issue: On certain school buses, the alternator power cable connection may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the po … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FERRARI: 458,488

Publication (source): 02.11.2021 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1088 units affected)

Component(s): Brakes

Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the braking system could leak brake fluid. If this happens, there could be a partial or total loss … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LEXMOTO: Milano FT125T-27-E4

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (UK)

Manufacturing period: 14.02.2017 – 15.01.2021 (1214 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS MIGHT COME OUT … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: SPRINTER

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)

Component(s): Brakes

Defect: Issue: On one vehicle, the wrong brake discs were installed on the front axle. As result, the brakes could overheat in certain … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [42 models including A 220 d 4MATIC]

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 16.03.2016 – 16.07.2020 (432 units affected)

Component(s): Electric device and others

Defect: emergency communication system ( ), if the power supply of the communication module is temporarily interrupted due to a vehicle … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [GLE 350 D 4MATIC,|,AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC]

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 21.07.2016 – 01.05.2018 (4 units affected)

Component(s): Other devices

Defect: Due to an error in the repair work process at the service center, the polycarbonate ( ) panel, the joints may have been bonded o … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: [BMW iX xDrive40,|,BMW iX xDrive50]

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 19.10.2020 – 21.09.2021 (5 units affected)

Component(s): Riding and indoor equipment, etc.

Defect: front seat The metal plate fixing nut inside the pillar may be incorrectly tightened or not partially tightened. In this case, i … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: n.a.

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 24.08.2010 – 12.02.2017 (36 units affected)

Component(s): Fuel system and others

Defect: Due to a design defect of the high-pressure fuel pump, iron powder is generated due to the wear of the inner rollers, and the ge … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLKSWAGEN: TIGUAN

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (300 units affected)

Component(s): Brakes

Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake pipe nut at the right-front wheel well may not have been properly tightened. As a result, … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 09.07.2020 – 15.03.2021 (773 units affected)

Component(s): Electric device and others

Defect: If the vehicle is turned off due to a software error in the airbag control unit, the airbag control unit may permanently disable … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: [BMW X5 xDrive40d,|,BMW X6 xDrive40d]

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 17.06.2020 – 19.07.2020 (7 units affected)

Component(s): Electric device and others

Defect: The possibility of inaccurate fixing of the terminals was found due to an error in the generator +,- wiring installation process … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

ROLLS-ROYCE: PHANTOM

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (51 units affected)

Component(s): Visual System

Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the central information display (CID) screen may not raise to the correct position when the vehicle … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MAZDA: RX-8,6

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2005 – 31.12.2010 (819 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Breakage of the cap of the fuel pump and insufficient strength of the cap of the fuel tank can lead to fuel loss. … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+,|,Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC+,|,Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC,|,Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC,|,Mercedes-AMG GLA 4MATIC+]

Publication (source): 03.11.2021 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 06.12.2019 – 26.10.2020 (277 units affected)

Component(s): Riding and indoor equipment, etc.

Defect: (may not satisfy electromagnetic compatibility) <*Production date by target vehicle> – +: . . ~ . . – +: . . ~ . . … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Volvo: V70 and XC70

Publication (source): 04.11.2021 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The driver airbag may be defective. As a result, fragments of the inflator inside the airbag may project out when the driver air … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

ALFA ROMEO: GIULIA

Publication (source): 04.11.2021 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)

Component(s): Tires

Defect: Issue: One vehicle may have been built with tires that have the wrong load rating. As a result, if the vehicle was loaded to it … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Hanbul Motors Co., Ltd.: [DS7 Crossback 1.5 BlueHDi,|,DS7 Crossback 2.0 BlueHDi]

Publication (source): 04.11.2021 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 29.09.2020 – 10.03.2021 (61 units affected)

Component(s): Riding and indoor equipment, etc.

Defect: In the process of deploying the side curtain airbag, the reinforcing plate that fixes and strengthens the upper handle of the se … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Volvo: XC60 and XC90

Publication (source): 04.11.2021 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: There is a risk of turbo charger breakdown, which could damage engine parts and lead to stalling. The product does not comply w … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd.: Touareg

Publication (source): 04.11.2021 (CN)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (748 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Because the supplier used adhesive mixed with impurities in the manufacturing process, it affected the bonding effect of the rea … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Tuosule Automobile Sales (Beijing) Co., Ltd.: Model 3

Publication (source): 04.11.2021 (CN)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (91 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Some vehicles within the scope of this global recall may not tighten the transverse link bolts on the front sub-frame assembly t … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Maserati (China) Automobile Trading Co., Ltd.: Levante (M161)

Publication (source): 04.11.2021 (CN)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (33 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: During the vehicle assembly process, due to the error of the operator, one of the fixing buckles of the part of the exhaust valv … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MACK: GRANITE,LR

Publication (source): 04.11.2021 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (13 units affected)

Component(s): Steering

Defect: Issue: On certain trucks, a defect in the power steering pump could cause it to leak power steering fluid. If this happens, the … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE,VELOSTER

Publication (source): 04.11.2021 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (32431 units affected)

Component(s): Engine

Defect: Issue: Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: TIGUAN

Publication (source): 05.11.2021 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (142 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrectly screwed brake lines can lead to limited braking performance. … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly