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Carwatch Weekly 2022 CW 06


MERCEDES-BENZ: MARCO POLO
Publication (source): 07.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021 (6968 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Disassembly or assembly of the additional battery can lead to damage to the wiring harness due to changes in the installation sp Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TESLA: MODEL S,MODEL 3,MODEL Y,MODEL X
Publication (source): 07.02.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (578607 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox funct Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

SUTPHEN: SPH 100 AERIAL PLATFORM
Publication (source): 07.02.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): Engine
Defect: Issue: On one fire truck, the fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors may crack and create a fuel leak. Note: This Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

ROADTREK: ZION SLUMBER,PLAY SLUMBER,ZION SRT,ZION,PLAY,CHASE
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (30 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Defect: Roadtrek Inc. (Roadtrek) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Zion, Zion SRT, Zion Slumber, Chase, Play, and Play Slumber recreational Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KEYSTONE: MONTANA,RAPTOR
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5 units affected)
Component(s): Tires
Defect: Issue: Certain RV trailers were built with tires that may have a defect. As a result, the tire tread and belts could separate. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: METRIS
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (28743 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be in Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: Q3
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (665 units affected)
Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update u Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd.: [Sonata Hybrid (LF HEV)]
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 12.04.2016 – 08.05.2017 (487 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: In case of engine recall, when engine vibration abnormality occurs due to KSDS diagnostic logic error, it may not be possible to Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLVO: V70,XC70
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2001 – 31.12.2008 (763 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the driver's airbag deploys, the driver may be injured by fragments of the inflator. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: ATLAS/TERAMONT
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2016 – 31.12.2018 (256 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Under certain circumstances, the engine control unit software can lead to thermal stress and premature aging of the catalytic co Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AMERICAN COACH,FLEETWOOD RV,HOLIDAY RAMBLER,MONACO RV: AMERICAN DREAM,AMERICAN REVOLUTION,DISCOVERY,DISCOVERY LXE,PACE ARROW,PACE ARROW LXE,ARMADA,ENDEAVOR,ENDEAVOR XE,NAUTICA,NAVIGATOR,NAVIGATOR XE,MARQUIS,SIGNATURE
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (168 units affected)
Component(s): Wheels
Defect: Issue: On certain motorhomes, the tire valve stem extensions for the inner wheels may get damaged by contact with the outer whe Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

: 2 Wheeler
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (IN)
Manufacturing period: 20.12.2019 – 20.08.2021 (7 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: While riding in 1st gear at 5000 rpm due to excessive heat generation and less heat dissipation, oil cooler outlet pipe may defo Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: ATLAS/TERAMONT
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2016 – 31.12.2018 (40 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Under certain circumstances, the engine control unit software can lead to thermal stress and premature aging of the catalytic co Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLVO BUS: B8R,B11R,B13R
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 15.08.2018 – 26.03.2020 (74 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET STANDARD ECE R55 WHERE A TOWING HOOK MUST HAVE AN ATTACHMENT FOR THE SAFETY WIRE Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Arrowcrest Group Pty Limited t/as ROH Wheels:
Publication (source): 08.02.2022 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The centre bore locating ring may not be suitable size for the wheel, which may cause the ring to wear over time and the wheel t Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI:
Publication (source): 09.02.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: After campaign 42L1 is performed, the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may, in certain circumstances, incorrectly be ch Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TIFFIN: ALLEGRO,ALLEGRO BREEZE
Publication (source): 09.02.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2914 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Allegro and Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The buss bar may be impr Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

ALTEC: DIGGER DERRICK,AERIAL DEVICE
Publication (source): 09.02.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (167 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. Th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

GM Korea: [2012 Captiva Diesel]
Publication (source): 09.02.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 25.06.2012 – 30.12.2012 (1 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: If excess carbon deposits are deposited on the exhaust gas recirculation valve, the amount of recirculated exhaust gas may be af Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: ACCENT
Publication (source): 09.02.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (354 units affected)
Component(s): SEAT BELTS:FRONT,SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: X3,530I,330I,X4
Publication (source): 09.02.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: 13.08.2021 – n.a. (4 units affected)
Component(s): POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

EVOBUS: CITARO
Publication (source): 09.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (34 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The roof paneling can detach from the vehicle and end up in the traffic area. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DS: DS7
Publication (source): 09.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021 (578 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: This can lead to premature tire wear, which could result in a sudden loss of tire pressure. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: ATLAS/TERAMONT
Publication (source): 09.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2019 (55 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Under certain circumstances, the engine control unit software can lead to thermal stress and premature aging of the catalytic co Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HOLIDAY HOUSE: 27RQ,24TB,18RB
Publication (source): 09.02.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (13 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect: Holiday House, LLC (Holiday House) is recalling certain 2019-2021 27RQ, 24TB, and 18RB travel trailers, equipped with Winntec mo Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd:
Publication (source): 09.02.2022 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2022351 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The shift selector detent spring may dislodge while riding, causing the gear to shift unexpectedly or inhibit gear selection. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [GLE 300 d 4MATIC,|,GLE 400 d 4MATIC Coupe,|,GLS 400 d 4MATIC,|,C 220 d 4MATIC,|,GLC 220 d 4MATIC Coupe,|,GLC 220 d 4MATIC,|,CLS 400 d 4MATIC]
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 05.03.2018 – 19.10.2021 (10 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: A software error in the engine control unit that controls the coolant pump can cause coolant leaks due to increased stress on th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ellio: Ellio
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A faulty design of the electrical connector between the battery and the bicycle can cause it to burst, increasing the risk of po Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

RENAULT: ZOE (phase 2)
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The battery may stop working properly during the charging cycle or rolling vehicle, causing an internal short circuit. This will Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

ALTEC: AERIAL DEVICE
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (454 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS,EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2021 ATTXX-M/P/S aerial devices. Bolts in the rotation bearing outer-r Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Fiat Professional: Ducato
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The side-marker lights may be non-functioning.As a result, the vehicle may not be seen at all, or may be seen too late, from the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

mazda: Mazda 5 (CR)
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The passenger airbag deactivation switch may have been improperly configured. In the event of a side impact the airbag might not Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FIAT: DUCATO
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 27.03.2021 – 22.11.2021 (213 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: DUE TO A NONCONFORMITY IN PRODUCTION THE SIDE MARKER LIGHTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [S 350 D,|,S 400 D 4MATIC,|,S 500 4MATIC,|,S 580 4MATIC,|,Maybach S 580 4MATIC]
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 15.07.2020 – 29.05.2021 (1 units affected)
Component(s): Electric device and others
Defect: In the event of a vehicle accident due to a software error in the emergency communication module, the emergency call function ma Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [S 400 d 4MATIC]
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 10.11.2020 – 04.03.2021 (838 units affected)
Component(s): Brake system
Defect: The rear brake pads of this model were certified to European (ECE) specifications, but they may have been incorrectly installed Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Renault: ZOE
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: An internal short-circuit may occur in the battery.This will lead to increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Skoda: Fabia
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The backrest of the right rear seat is incorrectly welded. In the event of an accident, the occupant may not be properly restrai Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mazda: Mazda CX-5 (KF)
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The CX-5 Diesel has a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system. There is a SCR/AWD harness that has a unique routing around th Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MAZDA: MAZDA 3
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The nuts on the front wheels may come loose, increasing the risk of an accident. This could eventually affect the integrity of t Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Sealed Performance Batteries:
Publication (source): 10.02.2022 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A design flaw in the jump start pack allows cables to be inserted into the wrong output port. Incorrectly charging the device wi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CHRYSLER: PACIFICA HYBRID
Publication (source): 11.02.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (16741 units affected)
Component(s): HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). A vehicle fire can occu Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Porsche Korea Co., Ltd.: [Cayenne,|, Cayenne Coupe]
Publication (source): 11.02.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 16.09.2020 – 31.10.2020 (370 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension other
Defect: When performing the corrective action to replace the nut of the rear axle trailing arm, the wheel alignment value may change bec Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: KUGA PHEV
Publication (source): 11.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (9 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Manufacturing errors in the battery can lead to overheating and loss of performance. As a result, the vehicle rolls out. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: EQB
Publication (source): 11.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (554 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The wheel arch covers can come loose and get into the traffic area. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: EQC,GLC
Publication (source): 11.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (4 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the lack of a sound generator, other road users could not be warned, which could result in an increased risk of injury. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

EVOBUS: CITARO
Publication (source): 11.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (28 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Faulty continuous braking function can lead to premature wear of the service brake linings. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HARLEY-DAVIDSON: RH1250S,RA1250,RA1250S
Publication (source): 11.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (944 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Depending on the temperature, instrument failures may occur. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: SPRINTER,VITO,V-KLASSE
Publication (source): 11.02.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 (27 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Failure of the crankshaft can lead to engine damage. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly