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Carwatch Weekly 2021 CW 47


FERRARA: INFERNO,CINDER
Publication (source): 22.11.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (6 units affected)
Component(s): POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Inferno and Cinder emergency vehicles. The rear axle driv Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS: CURTAIN AIRBAG INFLATOR
Publication (source): 22.11.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (311 units affected)
Component(s): AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Defect: Key Safety Systems, Inc. (DBA Joyson) is recalling certain Curtain Air Bag Inflators, model HPH-A, and part numbers 2546178-AD, Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PORSCHE: TAYCAN
Publication (source): 22.11.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (35 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan vehicles. The front and rear upper control arm scre Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: CARNIVAL
Publication (source): 22.11.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2956 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side pow Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TESLA: MODEL Y
Publication (source): 22.11.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (826 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

NISSAN: FRONTIER
Publication (source): 23.11.2021 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (22 units affected)
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE,TRAILER HITCHES
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks. The tow hitch was not installe Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TOYOTA: SEQUOIA,TUNDRA
Publication (source): 23.11.2021 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1194 units affected)
Component(s): Steering
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, a defect in the steering gear assembly could cause it to leak power steering fluid. If this happens Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FIAT: TALENTO
Publication (source): 23.11.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Restricted function of the seat belt reminders Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

GM Korea Co., Ltd.: [Cadillac CT6]
Publication (source): 24.11.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 09.12.2015 – 17.10.2016 (691 units affected)
Component(s): Lighting equipment
Defect: Recall due to dissatisfaction with safety standards related to lighting devices in the United States due to the luminosity of br Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: [BMW 528i,|,BMW 528i xDrive,|,BMW X1 28i,|,BMW X1 xDrive28i,|,BMW X3 xDrive28i,|,BMW X4 xDrive]
Publication (source): 24.11.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 06.04.2011 – 17.06.2017 (20 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: Due to the aging effect of the catalytic converter, the conversion efficiency of hazardous substances decreases over the life of Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [S 400 D 4MATIC]
Publication (source): 24.11.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 22.07.2020 – 22.07.2020 (1 units affected)
Component(s): Fuel system and others

BMW: X1,X2,1,2,M4,M5,4,5,I3
Publication (source): 24.11.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (64 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The seat belts were fastened with faulty screws, which may increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DACIA: LOGAN
Publication (source): 24.11.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (31 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Under certain circumstances, the emergency assistant may fail. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

GM Korea Co., Ltd.: [Cadillac SRX]
Publication (source): 24.11.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 30.06.2009 – 13.05.2015 (668 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension other
Defect: The connection part of the rear suspension toe link may be separated due to moisture infiltration over time due to poor fastenin Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [E 220 D 4MATIC,|,E 300 e 4MATIC,|,E 450 4MATIC,|,E 350 4MATIC,|,S 350 D,|,S 400 D 4MATIC,|,S 450 4MATIC,|,S 580 4MATIC, |,Maybach S 580 4MATIC,|,CLS 300 d 4MATIC]
Publication (source): 24.11.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 13.10.2021 – 23.10.2021 (733 units affected)
Component(s): Brake system
Defect: A short bolt that does not meet the specifications of the front axle brake caliper may be installed and not properly fixed due t Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: 46 models including BMW 1 Series Sport
Publication (source): 24.11.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 31.03.2011 – 15.05.2019 (44 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: Recall because there is a possibility that coolant leaks inside the exhaust gas recirculation system cooler, which may limit eng Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: HP4,K1300R,K1300S,K1600GT,K1600GTL,R1200GS,R1200GS ADV,R1200R,R1200RT,RnineT,S1000R,S1000RR
Publication (source): 24.11.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 30.03.2011 – 27.02.2014 (1 units affected)
Component(s): Fuel system and others
Defect: During the manufacturing process of the fuel pump, a pressure higher than a certain pressure is transmitted to the fuel hose con Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz: Sprinter
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The insulation of an electrical wiring harness may chafe.This could cause a short circuit and vehicle fire. The product does not Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Beijing Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd.: [Ninth Generation Sonata,|, Ninth Generation Sonata Hybrid]
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (94525 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the software logic problem of the Smart Junction Box (SJB), the signal received from the turn switch may not be correctly Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Kia Corporation: [Stinger (CK)]
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 07.04.2020 – 09.07.2020 (6 units affected)
Component(s): Electric device and others
Defect: The fuel gauge logic may have been misapplied due to an error in the instrument panel production process facility program. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Renault: Twingo III
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The outer skin of the bonnet may not be properly connected to its structure.As a result, it could become detached while driving, Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz: X-Class
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The return pipes of the oil cooler may chafe.This may lead to oil loss on the road, endangering following traffic. The product Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd.: [Ling Xuan,|, Auchan A800]
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (20710 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to deviations in the selection of the fuse terminal of the engine cooling fan power cord and the manufacturing process, in e Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.: Camry (8th generation)
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3286 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the insufficient wear resistance of the blade cover material of the vacuum pump, abnormal wear of the blade cover may occ Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: Lexus CT
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (908 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to improper management and maintenance of the resin fuel tank manufacturing equipment, the joint surface of the fuel filler Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ford Motor (China) Co., Ltd.: Explorer
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (15781 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: As the buckle of the roof rack trim strip may break during assembly, the fixing strength of the roof rack trim strip is reduced. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Hyundai Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: Jiahua
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1601 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the software logic problem of the Smart Junction Box (SJB), the signal received from the turn switch may not be correctly Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: QX30
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (66 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

Dodge: Charger, Challenger
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The front windscreen may become detached from the vehicle and endanger the occupants of the vehicle or fall onto the road. The Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz: E-Class, S-Class, CLS, EQS
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The mounting screws of the disc brake callipers on the front axle may not be in line with specifications. As a result, when brak Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

EvoBus: Citaro, eCitaro, Citaro NGT, Conecto, Tourismo, Travego
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Because of faulty components in the steering system, over the lifetime of the vehicle the steering may fail. This increases the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz: Actros
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: When the Active Drive Assist (ADA2) system is activated, a defective steering shaft may result in a mandatory warning to take co Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Chrysler: 300
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The front windscreen may not be properly affixed.As a result, it could become detached from the vehicle and endanger the occupan Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Eastern Race Parts:
Publication (source): 25.11.2021 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a manufacturing error in the release box (Camloc), the harness straps may not release when the release button is pressed. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: SPRINTER
Publication (source): 26.11.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (298 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The wiring harness of the starter generator can chafe through and lead to an electrical short circuit. This could lead to a cabl Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: IX
Publication (source): 26.11.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (183 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect screw connection of the A-pillar trim can damage the airbag if the airbag is deployed. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MITSUBISHI FUSO: CANTER
Publication (source): 26.11.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2015 – 31.12.2018 (2584 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to faulty material, leaf spring parts can get into the traffic area. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: GOLF,JETTA,TIGUAN
Publication (source): 26.11.2021 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2018 (13 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A possible breakage of the coil spring on the rear axle due to a material defect in the manufacturing process could lead to loss Subscribe Carwatch Weekly