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Carwatch Weekly 2022 CW 10


MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN: WEEKENDER,PASSAGE,DAYCRUISER
Publication (source): 07.03.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (8 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect: Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Passage, Weekender, and Daycruiser Sprinter Vans equipp … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: METRIS
Publication (source): 07.03.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5418 units affected)
Component(s): Fuel Supply
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the connections on the fuel supply hose may not be properly attached. As a result, fuel could leak … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: SORENTO
Publication (source): 07.03.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (57 units affected)
Component(s): Seats And Restraints
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the driver and/or passe … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HINO: NJ7A
Publication (source): 07.03.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (141 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022 NJ7A vehicles. The charge pipe flare nut attached to the air co … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LEISURE TRAVEL VANS: LIBERO,SERENITY,UNITY
Publication (source): 07.03.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (334 units affected)
Component(s): Structure
Defect: Issue: On certain motorhomes, heat shields may be missing behind the refrigerator. As a result, when the refrigerator is runnin … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: CLA,A-KLASSE,EQA,EQB,B-KLASSE,GLA,GLB
Publication (source): 07.03.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021 (26 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect screw connection of the brake caliper housing can lead to loosening of the connection, reduced braking effect and loss … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: SORENTO PHEV,SORENTO HYBRID
Publication (source): 07.03.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (213 units affected)
Component(s): SEAT BELTS:FRONT,SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CITROEN: JUMPY,SPACETOURER
Publication (source): 08.03.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2015 – 31.12.2016 (225 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Poorly routed cable harnesses on the rear window that can be opened separately can lead to heat build-up and a possible vehicle … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

YAMAHA: MTT890,MTN890D
Publication (source): 08.03.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (921 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The throttle response may be blocked. … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Stellantis Korea Co., Ltd.: [Peugeot e-208 Electric,|,Peugeot e-2008 Electric,|,DS3 Crossback E-tense Electirc]
Publication (source): 08.03.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 04.05.2019 – 29.09.2020 (221 units affected)
Component(s): Electric device and others
Defect: A vehicle control device (a device that controls and monitors the driving battery, on-board charger, and driving motor) – ) soft … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Kia Corporation: [Sorrento (UM/UM PE),|,Sportage (QL/QL PE)]
Publication (source): 08.03.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 25.08.2014 – 09.07.2021 (561 units affected)
Component(s): Air conditioning/heating equipment, etc.
Defect: Due to the lack of durability of the electric auxiliary heater (PTC) connector, the temperature may increase excessively, which … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

COACHMEN,FOREST RIVER: CATALINA,CHEROKEE,CHEROKEE TOY HAULER,SABRE,XLR TOY HAULER
Publication (source): 08.03.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (56 units affected)
Component(s): Electrical
Defect: Issue: On certain RV trailers, the wire connections for the shore power inlet may not have been tightened properly. As a result … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: SPRINTER 4500,SPRINTER 3500,SPRINTER 2500,SPRINTER 1500
Publication (source): 08.03.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2153 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The shim on the torsion bar was insta … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PEUGEOT: EXPERT,TRAVELLER
Publication (source): 08.03.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2015 – 31.12.2016 (395 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Poorly routed cable harnesses on the rear window that can be opened separately can lead to heat build-up and a possible vehicle … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: SPRINTER
Publication (source): 08.03.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the front torsion bar (also called a sway bar) linkage may not be properly attached. As a … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

YAMAHA: MTT9GT,MT-09
Publication (source): 08.03.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3594 units affected)
Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Im … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: METRIS
Publication (source): 08.03.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (42132 units affected)
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The connection of the upper and low … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TRIPLE E: SERENITY,LIBERO,UNITY
Publication (source): 08.03.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (964 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling 2010-2014 Unity U24MB, U24CB, Libero L24CB, Serenity S24CB, 2012-2014 Uni … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ:
Publication (source): 09.03.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A particle in the fuel rail may cause a leak between the fuel rail and fuel injector … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: Transporter (T6)
Publication (source): 10.03.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The factory fitted tyres type 235/55 R 17 103 H TL XL ContiEcoContact 5 can suddenly lose air under heavy loads. This can lead t … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mitsubishi Fuso: eCanter
Publication (source): 10.03.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The failure of this electric vehicle’s acoustic warning signals (AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alert System) could increase the risk o … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [EQB 300 4MATIC]
Publication (source): 10.03.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 02.10.2021 – 28.10.2021 (3 units affected)
Component(s): Body/car chassis
Defect: Due to an error in the supplier's production process, the rear door wheel arch covers may have been attached without proper … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [GLE 400 d 4MATIC,|,GLE 400 d 4MATIC Coupe,|,GLS 400 d 4MATIC,|,E 220 d 4MATIC,|,S 350 d,|,S 400 d 4MATIC,|,GLC 220 d 4MATIC,|, G 400 d]
Publication (source): 10.03.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 17.07.2018 – 25.11.2021 (10 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: The vacuum system in the coolant pump and the coolant line sealing ( ) can cause coolant leaks, which can cause coolant to enter … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Kia Corporation: [Carnival (KA4)]
Publication (source): 10.03.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 15.04.2021 – 27.04.2021 (280 units affected)
Component(s): Riding and indoor equipment, etc.
Defect: Recall due to the possibility that the safety standards for the left and center seat belts in the third row may not be satisfied … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd.: [Tucson (TL)]
Publication (source): 10.03.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 08.01.2015 – 18.07.2018 (165 units affected)
Component(s): Air conditioning/heating equipment, etc.
Defect: Insufficient durability of the electrical auxiliary heater (PTC) connector may cause excessive temperature increase, which may d … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Kia Corporation: [Soul (PS)]
Publication (source): 10.03.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 16.10.2013 – 21.10.2014 (4 units affected)
Component(s): Electric device and others
Defect: Due to insufficient airbag control unit (ACU) design logic, it may not be possible to determine whether the front airbag is depl … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DS: DS4
Publication (source): 10.03.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (5 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Thread failure on the tow eye housing can result in a towed vehicle being lost. … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: SEDONA
Publication (source): 10.03.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2014 – 31.12.2016 (7 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The direction indicators may malfunction. … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: SONATA
Publication (source): 10.03.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (309 units affected)
Component(s): Engine
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the software update that was installed during campaign R0180 (Transport Canada recall numbers 2021- … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

OPEL: Astra, Cascada, Meriva, Zafira
Publication (source): 10.03.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A defect in the gas generator of the driver airbag can lead to uncontrolled inflation and the release of metal fragments when th … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLKSWAGEN: ATLAS,ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Publication (source): 11.03.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (23192 units affected)
Component(s): Airbag
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the wiring contacts for the front doors may become damaged. If this happens, there could be a delay … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

DODGE,RAM: DURANGO,2500,3500
Publication (source): 11.03.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (29924 units affected)
Component(s): Brakes
Defect: Issue: On certain vehicles, the warning lamp for the electronic stability control (ESC) system may not turn on when there is a … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd:
Publication (source): 11.03.2022 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (795 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The fuel filler neck can be pushed into the hull if the refuelling nozzle is inserted with too much force. This may prevent seal … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Overseas Vehicle Sales Pty Ltd:
Publication (source): 11.03.2022 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (429 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to d … Subscribe Carwatch Weekly