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Carwatch Weekly 2022 CW 40


BMW: X1
Publication (source): 03.10.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 12.05.2022 – 12.05.2022 (1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The high-pressure fuel rail may not have been produced according to specifications Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: GLS450,GLS580,AMG GLS63
Publication (source): 03.10.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (59574 units affected)
Component(s): SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. Due to a manufacturin Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERITOR: FRONT NON DRIVE STEER AXL
Publication (source): 03.10.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1601 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect: Meritor, Inc. (Meritor) is recalling certain Front Non-Drive Steer Axles, FL941 & MFS Series. The tie rod clamps may have been i Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: AMG CLS53,CLS450,AMG E53,E450
Publication (source): 03.10.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (19968 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

GREAT DANE: CHAMPION,EVEREST
Publication (source): 03.10.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2439 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
Defect: Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2023 Everest and Champion trailers. The retaining clip in the brake pad r Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: MINI
Publication (source): 03.10.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 20.05.2022 – 20.05.2022 (1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The high-pressure fuel rail may not have been produced according to specifications Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CLAAS: ARION 400
Publication (source): 04.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (2346 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The pawl of the parking brake lever may not engage or may come loose, making it impossible to lock the brake in the event of a d Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

EAST TEXAS: TANK TRAILER
Publication (source): 04.10.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Defect: East Texas Trailer (East Texas) is recalling certain 2021 Tank trailers equipped with Besser Pro 7000 lbs. Tubular Straight Axle Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

COACHMEN: NOVA,BEYOND,GALLERIA
Publication (source): 04.10.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (962 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Beyond, Galleria, and Nova recreational vehicles, equi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VW: POLO
Publication (source): 04.10.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 07.11.2006 – 13.12.2007 (21 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: THE DRIVER’S AIRBAG MAY NOT CORRECTLY DEPLOY IF ACTIVATED Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Bapcor Retail Pty Ltd T/AS Opposite Lock:
Publication (source): 04.10.2022 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The left and right tow-bar attachment bracket may crack causing the tow-bar to detach from the vehicle.  Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

OPEL: CORSA
Publication (source): 05.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021 (20073 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Missing warning to the driver in the event of a defect in the direction indicators. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: X7
Publication (source): 05.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2022 (25 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: In the event of an accident, third-row seat latches that are not manufactured to specification can cause the seatbacks to fold a Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CROSSROADS,DUTCHMEN: REDWOOD,VOLTAGE,YUKON
Publication (source): 05.10.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (10 units affected)
Component(s): Suspension
Defect: On certain RV trailers, the U-bolts that attach the axle to the suspension may not be properly tightened. As a result, an axle c Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: A4,A5,A6,A7,A8,E-TRON,E-TRON GT,Q5,Q7,Q8,RS 5,RS 6,RS 7,RS Q8,S4,S5,S6,S7,S8,SQ5,SQ7,SQ8
Publication (source): 05.10.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (19006 units affected)
Component(s): Visual System
Defect: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

CHEVROLET:
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a software issue, when the master light switch is set to automatic light control, the headlights, tail lamps, park lamps Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

RIVIAN: R1T,R1S,EDV
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (12212 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM,SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper c Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: RANGER
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2016 – 31.12.2019 (12019 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Rear silencer can detach from the exhaust pipe and fall into the traffic space. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: X2, X1, X3, X5, 5 Limousine, 3 Touring, 3 Limousine, 7
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Defects in the winding of cell-internal foils in the high-voltage batteries can lead to the occurrence of increased self-dischar Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Porsche Korea Co., Ltd.: Panamera,Cayenne,Macan,911,718
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 23.05.2019 – 28.07.2022 (3 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Indoor Equipment Others
Defect: When the brake vacuum pump fails due to an error in the instrument panel software, rules on the performance and standards of aut Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Scania Korea Group Co., Ltd.: Scania Cargo,Scania Tractor
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 15.02.2021 – 13.04.2021 (55 units affected)
Component(s): steering system
Defect: The tie rod end may be equipped with a tie rod without a slot. In this case, the connection between the tie rod and the ball joi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [Sprinter]
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 09.08.2018 – 16.12.2020 (179 units affected)
Component(s): brake other
Defect: Due to supplier manufacturing errors, the piston and motor of the electronic parking brake in the rear brake caliper may not be Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [GLE 300 d 4MATIC,|,GLE 400 d 4MATIC,|,GLE 450 4MATIC]
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 18.09.2018 – 19.08.2019 (3 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Indoor Equipment Others
Defect: Due to a supplier's manufacturing error, the rear door trim bar retaining clip does not meet specifications and the clamping Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

OPEL: Vivaro, Zafira
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Improper high voltage wiring harness could cause temperature rise and burning of contacts inside the connector. This defect can Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

STEMA: ST O2-1 ww./opt. SySTEMA, Basic
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Too large tolerances of the installed axle unit in combination with the installed tyre and rim tolerances can cause the tyre to Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MINI: MINI Cooper Countryman SE ALL4
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Defects in the winding of cell-internal foils in the high-voltage batteries can lead to the occurrence of increased self-dischar Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Hwachang Trading Co., Ltd.: [CHIEF CLASSIC,|,CHIEF VINTAGE,|,CHIEFTAIN,|,CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE,|,CHIEFTAIN LIMITED,|,SPRINGFIELD,|,SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE]
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 22.08.2014 – 04.06.2019 (196 units affected)
Component(s): electrical equipment
Defect: vehicle control module ( ) and connector contact failure (looseness and separation), in this case, a recall due to the possibi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Audi: A3, RS 3
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Improper folding of the airbag may impede the deployment of the passenger side airbag in the event of an accident. A rip could o Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

OPEL: Corsa F
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a software error, the warning function for malfunctioning blinkers does not work. This can cause an accident. The produc Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Jaguar Land Rover Limited: XF (X250)
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The material of the passenger airbag inflator may degrade over time. If deployed, the airbag can be ruptured and metal fragments Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Iveco: Daily
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The ball joint head that connects the front suspension arms from its housing can detach. This can lead to a loss of control of t Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: S-Class
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Trim parts of the backrest on both front seats can detach during rear airbag deployment in the event of an accident. The airbag Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TIFFIN: ALLEGRO RED
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): Engine
Defect: On one motorhome, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could st Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Malibu Boats Pty Ltd:
Publication (source): 06.10.2022 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The retaining nut that is designed to prevent the boat’s steering cable from detaching from the boat’s rudder block may fail. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ:
Publication (source): 07.10.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the bonding of the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the engine-/transmission flange might not meet specifications. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ:
Publication (source): 07.10.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the window airbag might not unfold as intended in case of a crash with airbag activation. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TOYOTA:
Publication (source): 07.10.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Hybrid System: Due to an improper programming, there is a possibility that the vehicle will not enter a failsafe driving mode if Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA:
Publication (source): 07.10.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The shift lock mechanism may not operate correctly on some vehicles. This can result in shifting of the gear selector lever from Subscribe Carwatch Weekly