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Carwatch Weekly 2022 CW 42


BMW: 3 SERIES SALOON
Publication (source): 17.10.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 11.01.2021 – 11.01.2021 (1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH WINDING OF CELL-INTERNAL FILMS FOR HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI: Q3,RS Q3
Publication (source): 17.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (632 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A deviation in the manufacturing process of the rear window can lead to an inhomogeneous stress profile, which makes the window Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KENWORTH,PETERBILT: T680,T880,W990,579,567,389,367,365
Publication (source): 17.10.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (76492 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PEUGEOT: RIFTER,PARTNER
Publication (source): 17.10.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 23.10.2017 – 21.09.2021 (1727 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: THE LOWER METAL ENGINE PROTECTION GUARD AND THEUNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD TRAP MATERIAL IN IT. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FIAT: 500
Publication (source): 17.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (6 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The screw connection of the 12V positive pole on the additional battery under the driver’s seat could be too low a torque. A Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: X7
Publication (source): 17.10.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 04.01.2019 – 19.08.2021 (4 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: SPRING IN BACKREST MECHANISM OF THIRD ROW SEATING MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: GLE,GLS
Publication (source): 17.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2022 (29730 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the trim strip is not fastened to the window bar of the rear doors in accordance with the specification, this can lead to the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ:
Publication (source): 18.10.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The attachment of the rear door trim may not meet the specification Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ:
Publication (source): 18.10.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Water entry into the boot may cause moisture and therefore failure of a control unit Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ:
Publication (source): 18.10.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: a weld seam of the supporting structure (mount) of the transmission connection may not correspond with the specifications. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

JAGUAR: F-PACE
Publication (source): 18.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (1399 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect rear lamp specification can cause the rear direction indicators to not light up properly. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

ALFA ROMEO: TONALE
Publication (source): 18.10.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 03.03.2022 – 24.09.2022 (107 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Some vehicles may have been fitted with a braking system module that contains an electronic glitch/bug. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: SL
Publication (source): 18.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (292 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The roof frame cover above the windshield was not sufficiently fastened and can come loose while driving. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HOLDEN:
Publication (source): 19.10.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Field complaints report an intermittent operation or loss of Rear View Camera (RVC) function when the vehicle is shifted in reve Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

AUDI:
Publication (source): 19.10.2022 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Discrepancies in the manufacturing process at the responsible supplier company could lead to the full restraining capability of Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Porsche Korea Co., Ltd.: [Taycan]
Publication (source): 19.10.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 31.05.2021 – 31.05.2021 (1 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, it may not be displayed with the identificati Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

THOR MOTOR COACH: OMNI,MAGNITUDE
Publication (source): 19.10.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (69 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2023 Magnitude and Omni vehicles. The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) L Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: [C 300, S 350 d, S 400 d 4MATIC, S 450 4MATIC,S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, EQE 350, EQS 350, EQS 450+, EQS 450 4MATIC, Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+]
Publication (source): 19.10.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 15.03.2021 – 22.12.2021 (262 units affected)
Component(s): electrical equipment
Defect: Due to a software error of the emergency communication module, the emergency communication system ( ) may not work, and in this Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

VOLVO TRUCKS: FH, FH16, FM
Publication (source): 20.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (3092 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The windscreen wipers could fail due to incorrect software control, which in turn, depending on the weather conditions, could le Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ: SPRINTER
Publication (source): 21.10.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (18058 units affected)
Component(s): Powertrain
Defect: In certain conditions, the vehicle could roll-away after placing the transmission in the “P” (Park) position if the parking brak Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

LAND ROVER: RANGE ROVER
Publication (source): 21.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (260 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect attachment of the particle filter can result in a fire hazard. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TOYOTA: PROACE
Publication (source): 21.10.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (22 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The braking effect could be limited due to faulty brake calipers. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly