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Carwatch Weekly 2022 CW 27


MERCEDES-BENZ: C-KLASSE
Publication (source): 04.07.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (27 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect information on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler flap could lead to lower pressures than necessary, which cou Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMD U Korea Co., Ltd.: [Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge,|,Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB,|,Rolls-Royce Cullinan]
Publication (source): 05.07.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 12.11.2021 – 23.11.2021 (3 units affected)
Component(s): Fuel system and others
Defect: During the fuel tank assembly process, the fuel tank and the fuel supply pipe connecting part (connection) may not be properly c Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

YAMAHA: YP125RA
Publication (source): 05.07.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 08.04.2022 – 08.04.2022 (32 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: THE 4 HANDLEBAR FIXING BOLTS MAY BE DEFORMED AND COULD BECOME LOOSE Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: A8,A4
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (28624 units affected)
Component(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azid Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUTOCAR: XPEDITOR,LEGEND,XSPOTTER
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (601 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING
Defect: Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gea Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FREIGHTLINER: CASCADIA
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: 28.10.2021 – n.a. (17 units affected)
Component(s): PARKING BRAKE
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The electronic parking brake Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LIPPERT: RETRACTABLE AWNING
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (73230 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect: Lippert is recalling certain Electric Retractable Awnings, up to 18 feet in length. The welded seam on the fabric may separate, Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: AMG EQS53,EQS580,EQS450
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: 24.02.2021 – n.a. (2526 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS,STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Defect: Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS53 vehicles. The front or rear b Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.: A8 4.0 TFSI LWB qu.,A8 60 TFSI LWB qu.,A8 65 TFSI LWB qu.,A8 65 TFSI qu.,RS7 Plus TFSI qu.,RS7 TFSI qu.,S6 TFSI qu.,S7 TFSI qu.,S8 4.0 TFSI qu.,S8 Plus TFSI qu.,S8 TFSI qu.
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 30.06.2012 – 05.07.2016 (1 units affected)
Component(s): Prime mover (power generating device), etc.
Defect: Due to the design error of the turbocharger oil strainer mesh screen, the turbocharger oil strainer may be clogged by deposits i Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FOREST RIVER,COACHMEN: AURORA,CATALINA
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (12141 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Coachmen Catalina, and 2021-2022 Forest River Aurora travel tra Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: GLS580,GLS450
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (81 units affected)
Component(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect: Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 and GLS 580 vehicles. The front air bag wiring harne Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

SUBARU: OUTBACK
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: 03.05.2022 – n.a. (15 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, r Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CUMMINS: PD7000
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (469 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Defect: Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain PD7000 Electric Drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. The air compres Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD: SPRINTER 907
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 06.01.2022 – 02.05.2022 (16 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: AN INCORRECT DIAMETER REAR AXLE TORSION BAR (ANTI ROLL BAR) MIGHT BE INSTALLED Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

GM Korea Co., Ltd.: Cadillac XT6
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 23.02.2022 – 24.02.2022 (2 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension other
Defect: After moving the related assembly equipment, the inspection equipment to prevent assembly defects was not set properly, so the a Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CARGO MATE,CONTINENTAL CARGO: CARGO TRAILER
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (958 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailers and Continental Cargo Trailers. The Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

OLIVER TRAVEL TRAILERS: LEGACY ELITE II
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (13 units affected)
Component(s): POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Defect: Oliver Travel Trailers, Inc. (Oliver) is recalling certain 2022 Legacy Elite II travel trailers. The 42mm cartridge bearing was Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CUMMINS POWER GENERATION: GENERATOR SET
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (128 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR
Defect: Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cummins Power Generation C500D6Re trailer-mounted generator sets (gensets Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MITSUBISHI: OUTLANDER
Publication (source): 06.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (56080 units affected)
Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The rearview camera may not display t Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: i3, i4, M3, X1, X2, 2er (Grand Tourer), 3er (Limousine+Touring)
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The micro gas generator inside the seat belt retractor may not have been manufactured to specifications. This may lead to an imp Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

YAMAHA: MWD300 (Tricity 300)
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The Standing Assist System (parking brake) does not release immediately after deactivation and continues to block the front susp Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HYUNDAI: IONIQ
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (13829 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The parking brake function may fail, which could cause vehicles to roll. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: CLA
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (29 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Defective Bowden cable in the front doors can lead to unintentional opening during an accident. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: METRIS
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (24403 units affected)
Component(s): TIRES
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TOYOTA: Highlander
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a manufacturing error, sharp edges at the upper part of the metal structure of the front seats may cause occupants of the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: Sprinter
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A chemical change in the active substance in the front airbag gas generator can cause an increase in the internal pressure. In t Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: Ranger
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Heavy loading may cause the rear differential to fail. The vehicle may lose drive or the rear wheels can lock, increasing the ri Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: EV6 (CV)
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A software error may disengage the parking (brake) mechanism. This can lead to the vehicle moves uncontrolled, increasing the ri Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MINI: MINI Cabrio, MINI Clubman, MINI Countryman, MINI Cooper (5-Türer)
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The micro gas generator inside the seat belt retractor may not have been manufactured to specifications. This may lead to an imp Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: CLA, GLA, GLE/GLS, A-Class, AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class Coupe/convertible, S-Class
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a defect in the high fuel pressure manifold the engine might be damaged. This may lead to reduced engine power and to ina Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: Crafter Grand California
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a manufacturing error, involving an insufficient amount of glue, the motor hood can completely detach, which poses a risk Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Toyota: bZ4X – XEAM10-YEAM15/ JTM
Publication (source): 07.07.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The hub bolts of the wheels can loosen, resulting in detachment of the wheels from the vehicle. This can lead to loss of control Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

OPEL: GRANDLAND X
Publication (source): 08.07.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (5113 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Deviations from emission regulations regarding test bench measurements. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TESLA: 3
Publication (source): 08.07.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2022
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: In (race) track mode, the speed unit is not displayed. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: SPRINTER,VITO,VIANO,V-KLASSE
Publication (source): 08.07.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2005 – 31.12.2021 (62 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Control unit configurations that do not correspond to the specification can lead to various errors in various control units. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly