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Carwatch Weekly 2022 CW 01


Honda Korea Co., Ltd.: [CBR1000RR-R]
Publication (source): 03.01.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 29.04.2021 – 12.05.2021 (13 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: Due to poor manufacturing of the radiator cap during the manufacturing process, the radiator cap and the filler neck do not adhe Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HUSQVARNA: FE,TE
Publication (source): 03.01.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (435 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrectly installed cotter pin can lead to the loss of the front brake lining. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: EQA,GLA
Publication (source): 03.01.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (39 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The printed operating instructions may not be included with the vehicle. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

GASGAS: EC
Publication (source): 03.01.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (893 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrectly installed cotter pin can lead to the loss of the front brake lining. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: C-KLASSE,EQS,GLC,S-KLASSE
Publication (source): 03.01.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (664 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A faulty charging cable can lead to electric shock or vehicle fire. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ssangyong Motor Co., Ltd.: [Rexton Sports,|, Rexton Sports Khan]
Publication (source): 04.01.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 21.08.2019 – 24.08.2021 (59 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: Due to insufficient tuning of the urea water injection quantity controller (DCU) software and dispersion of the quality of the u Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: MUSTANG
Publication (source): 04.01.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (1145 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Inadequate bonding of the panoramic glass roof can lead to the loss of parts in the traffic area. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ssangyong Motor Co., Ltd.: [G4 Rexton,|,All New Rexton]
Publication (source): 04.01.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 22.08.2018 – 24.08.2021 (34 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: Due to insufficient tuning of the urea water injection quantity controller (DCU) software and dispersion of the quality of the u Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ssangyong Motor Co., Ltd.: [Korando]
Publication (source): 04.01.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 24.08.2021 (419 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: Due to insufficient tuning of the urea water injection quantity controller (DCU) software, the water system warning light may be Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ssangyong Motor Co., Ltd.: [Korando]
Publication (source): 04.01.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 17.02.2019 – 31.12.2020 (13 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: ① Oxygen sensor carbon over-deposition due to insufficient software tuning of the engine control unit (ECU) / ② Due to insuffici Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ssangyong Motor Co., Ltd.: [Tivoli]
Publication (source): 04.01.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 31.05.2019 – 31.12.2020 (3 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: ① Oxygen sensor carbon over-deposition due to insufficient software tuning of the engine control unit (ECU) / ② Due to insuffici Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

: 222 (S-Class),253 GLC
Publication (source): 05.01.2022 (IN)
Manufacturing period: 30.09.2016 – 24.07.2020 (4 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The behavior of the emergency call system may not correspond with the specifications. In this case, a temporary drop in the on-b Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ford: Transit-Connect
Publication (source): 06.01.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The selector lever may malfunction, leading to unintentional movements of the vehicle. These movements of the vehicle will incre Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz: CLA, GLA, GLE/GLS, A-Class, AMG GT, C-, E-, S-Class, SL, E-Class, B-Class, GLC, CLS, G-Class
Publication (source): 06.01.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A trapped particle may damage the sealing between the fuel rail and fuel injector, which could cause fuel to leak into the engin Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: E 220 d 4MATIC,GLC 220 d 4MATIC
Publication (source): 06.01.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 06.08.2020 – 26.08.2020 (2 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: The crankshaft may be damaged if the engine load is high due to the lack of durability of the crankshaft. E 220 d 4MATIC: 2020.0 Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [GLE 350 e 4MATIC,|,GLE 350 e 4MATIC Coupe]
Publication (source): 06.01.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 25.03.2020 – 26.01.2021 (19 units affected)
Component(s): Fuel system and others
Defect: Recall due to the possibility of fuel leakage in the event of a vehicle accident if the fixing clip of the fuel tank pressure se Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Continental: ContiEcoContact 5
Publication (source): 06.01.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A sudden loss of air pressure in the tyre may occur which may result in a loss of control of the vehicle, leading to an accident Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DS Automobiles: DS7 CROSSBACK
Publication (source): 06.01.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Parts of the retractable roof that are close to the side-curtain airbag may not be sufficiently held in place in the event of a Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DS Automobiles: DS7 CROSSBACK e-Tense
Publication (source): 06.01.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: There is a risk of premature wearing of the rear tyres (inner edge of the wheel) that can lead to a sudden loss of tyre pressure Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CITROËN: C3 V4 C-Elysée
Publication (source): 06.01.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The outer pinion of the right driveshaft may break due to lack of heat treatment during the manufacture of the part which may le Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

peugeot: 301
Publication (source): 06.01.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The outer pinion of the right driveshaft may break due to lack of heat treatment during the manufacture of the part which may le Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Dunlop: Dunlop KR106 MS3 TL
Publication (source): 06.01.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The tyres are affected by a manufacturing variation. If a person accelerating on a motorbike with the defective tyre the person Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Zero Motorcycles: SR/F
Publication (source): 06.01.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The rear brake disc may not have been attached tightly enough. Once the rear brake disc is detached, the risk of accidents incr Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Stellantis Korea Co., Ltd.: Zip Grand Cherokee L
Publication (source): 07.01.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 17.06.2021 – 14.09.2021 (20 units affected)
Component(s): front and rear camera
Defect: Parking assistance module ( ) because the program did not meet the Korean automobile safety standards and the gear was reversed Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

COACHMEN: CATALINA
Publication (source): 07.01.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (133 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

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: []
Publication (source): 07.01.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 21.02.2019 – 25.06.2021 (5 units affected)
Component(s): Brake system
Defect: BMW 540i xDrive manufactured from February 21, 2019 to June 25, 2021 as a result of BMW's own quality investigation; 540i xD Subscribe Carwatch Weekly