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Carwatch Weekly 2022 CW 35


GM Korea Co., Ltd.: [Cadillac Escalade]
Publication (source): 29.08.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 18.11.2020 – 27.05.2022 (702 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Indoor Equipment Others
Defect: Due to the supplier’s mistake, the rivets of very few seat belt buckles are defective, which may cause them to come off from Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

GM Korea Co., Ltd.: [Cadillac XT5,|, Cadillac XT6]
Publication (source): 29.08.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 16.03.2022 – 21.03.2022 (8 units affected)
Component(s): fuel system, etc.
Defect: Because the rollover valve in the fuel tank is not assembled in the correct position due to the operator’s mistake, it may c Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: SORENTO,SPORTAGE
Publication (source): 29.08.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2014 – 31.12.2021 (19036 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Faulty plug connection of the electrical auxiliary heater can lead to a fire hazard. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LINCOLN,FORD: NAVIGATOR,EXPEDITION
Publication (source): 29.08.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (198482 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH,VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: SPRINTER
Publication (source): 29.08.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2021 (24953 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Rear view camera failure. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: A3,S3
Publication (source): 29.08.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1437 units affected)
Component(s): Airbag
Defect: On certain vehicles, the passenger-front airbag may not have been folded properly. As a result, the airbag may not inflate prope Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

GM Korea Co., Ltd.: [Tahoe]
Publication (source): 29.08.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 22.06.2021 – 27.05.2022 (500 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Indoor Equipment Others
Defect: Due to the supplier's mistake, there is a possibility that the buckle may be separated from the fixed part when the buckle i Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: SPORTAGE
Publication (source): 30.08.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (19701 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, w Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LEXMOTO: LJ125T-9M-E5
Publication (source): 30.08.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 10.12.2021 – 26.08.2022 (180 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: One of the locating bolts on the rear disc brake may not be sufficiently tight or include a locking compound. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PEUGEOT: EXPERT,TRAVELLER
Publication (source): 30.08.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (60 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The braking effect could be limited due to faulty brake calipers. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CAN-AM: OUTLANDER
Publication (source): 30.08.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (4 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Defective manufacturing can lead to loss of steering control Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CITROEN: JUMPY,SPACETOURER
Publication (source): 30.08.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (46 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The braking effect could be limited due to faulty brake calipers. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

OPEL: VIVARO,ZAFIRA
Publication (source): 30.08.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (255 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The braking effect could be limited due to faulty brake calipers. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CRUISE LLC: ADS SOFTWARE
Publication (source): 30.08.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (80 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Defect: Cruise LLC (Cruise) is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems (ADS) units with software version Delta/2022.05.13.00. The s Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

WESTERN STAR: 47X,49X
Publication (source): 30.08.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4006 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Defect: Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47X and 49X vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: S3,RS3,A3
Publication (source): 30.08.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4117 units affected)
Component(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [E 300 e 4MATIC,|,GLC 300 e 4MATIC Coupe,|,GLC 300 e 4MATIC]
Publication (source): 31.08.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 03.05.2019 – 04.06.2021 (7 units affected)
Component(s): electrical equipment
Defect: Due to the length of the transmission wiring and errors in the assembly process, the transmission wiring may interfere with the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Kia Corporation: [All New Carnival (YP),|, All New Sorento (UM)]
Publication (source): 31.08.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 27.04.2015 – 09.07.2015 (24 units affected)
Component(s): Power Train Others
Defect: In some vehicles, the shift lever lock may not be locked due to manufacturing defects of the shift lever locking device. Recall Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd.: Avante N (CN7 KN),Avante N Line (CN7)
Publication (source): 31.08.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 07.12.2021 – 16.05.2022 (125 units affected)
Component(s): other devices
Defect: Recall due to the possibility that the emblem (H mark) on the steering wheel may come off when the driver's seat front airba Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [GLC 220 d 4MATIC,|,CLS 300 d]
Publication (source): 31.08.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 26.04.2019 – 12.02.2021 (165 units affected)
Component(s): prime mover (power generator), etc.
Defect: Sealing of the vacuum system and coolant line in the coolant pump due to a software error in the engine control unit controlling Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD: MARCO POLO
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 26.08.2019 – 31.03.2021 (84 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Dismantling or assembly of the additional battery could inadvertently lead to an undetected damage to a wiring harness. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: A3, RS 3
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Deviations in the manufacturing process may result in either of the front seat belt reels not achieving full restraint, increasi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: [BMW i4 eDrive40,|,BMW i4 M50,|,BMW i7 xDrive60,|,BMW iX xDrive50]
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 20.09.2021 – 11.08.2022 (20 units affected)
Component(s): electrical equipment
Defect: During the battery cell production process, damaged anode plates may enter the battery cell and cause a short circuit in the hig Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

NISSAN: NV400
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (97 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Injector characteristics may be out of specification. This can lead to engine failure. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD: VITO 639
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 27.02.2006 – 24.09.2010 (4469 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: THE DRIVER’S AIRBAG MAY NOT CORRECTLY DEPLOY IF ACTIVATED Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: MACH E
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (6426 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The battery master switch can overheat and deform the contacts. As a result, the car does not start or loses its propulsion whil Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CITROEN: C4,JUMPY,SPACETOURER
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (99 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The high voltage wiring harness is out of specification resulting in an increased risk of fire. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

JAGUAR: F-Type, F-Pace, XE, XF
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The pretensioner tubes might have been damaged during assembly due to a manufacturing defect of certain front seat belt pretensi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LAND ROVER: Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The pretensioner tubes might have been damaged during assembly due to a manufacturing defect of certain front seat belt pretensi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: E-Class, E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet, CLS, AMG GT 4-door coupe
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The seal for the special plug-in contact of the gearbox designed to protect against contact with moisture and splashing water is Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: [BMW X5 xDrive30d]
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 22.06.2022 – 22.06.2022 (1 units affected)
Component(s): Power Train Others
Defect: The parking gear may come off due to an error in the manufacturing process of the parking gear departure prevention ring that fi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PEUGEOT: EXPERT,TRAVELLER,208,2008
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (149 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The high voltage wiring harness is out of specification resulting in an increased risk of fire. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: [BMW 218d Active Tourer,|,BMW iX xDrive50]
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 02.06.2022 – 12.07.2022 (21 units affected)
Component(s): Indoor Safety Device Others
Defect: We found an active pedestrian protection software error in the airbag control unit, which caused the driver to recognize the fai Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ferrari: Ferrari various models
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The cap on the brake-fluid reservoir may not be able to provide proper ventilation enabling atmospheric pressure to be maintaine Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Zaddox: Stummellenker 22mm mit Lenkrohr Zaddox Lenkererhöhung universal Alu schwarz
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Improper weld seam can lead to breakage of the handlebar, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with t Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CBE: CSB2; CSB2-LT
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The car battery charging system that allows car batteries to be recharged through the leisure (auxiliary) battery can be damaged Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

V-Trec: V-Trec brake lever KTM
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The brake lever adapter has insufficient brake ventilation clearance. This may cause overheating of the brakes and the front wh Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

SUBARU: OUTBACK,IMPREZA,XV,LEVORG
Publication (source): 01.09.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 13.05.2014 – 28.11.2018 (4769 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE CONNECTOR MAY DISCONNECT Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Stellantis Korea Co., Ltd.: 2014-2015 Zip Cherokee
Publication (source): 02.09.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 01.05.2014 – 01.05.2015 (1 units affected)
Component(s): fuel system, etc.
Defect: If the durability of the bearings in the high-pressure fuel pump is weakened, the internal bearings may be worn and fuel may lea Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PEUGEOT: 208
Publication (source): 02.09.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (1417 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The fuel line can chafe against other components, which can result in fuel escaping and an increased risk of fire. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BRP Australia Pty Ltd:
Publication (source): 02.09.2022 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The passenger seat may unlatch from the watercraft.  Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Yamaha Motor Australia Pty. Ltd:
Publication (source): 02.09.2022 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: When the ignition key is turned to the “on” position, a spark may occur across the spark plug(s).On certain models, (VF200LB and Subscribe Carwatch Weekly