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Carwatch Weekly 2022 CW 48


FAUTRAS: OBLICS
Publication (source): 28.11.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 01.11.2021 – 09.09.2022 (6 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The wheel bolts may have been tightened with insufficient tightening torque and incompatible wheel bolts may have been used Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

THOMAS BUILT: HDX SCHOOL BUS
Publication (source): 28.11.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (47 units affected)
Component(s): Seats And Restraints
Defect: On certain school buses, the restraining barrier between the entrance door and the first seat may not meet the energy absorption Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: G new name Q60, Q50, QX60
Publication (source): 28.11.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (9100 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Some of the vehicles within the scope of this recall are due to the supplier's manufacturing reasons, causing the OCS sensor Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: X1
Publication (source): 28.11.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 30.06.2022 – 15.09.2022 (77 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: One or both of the front panoramic sunroof drain tubes may be cracked this could result in water entering the interior of the v Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW MOTORRAD: K1600 GT,K1600GTL,K1600B
Publication (source): 28.11.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 21.03.2017 – 16.09.2020 (5 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: In transmissions for replacement free gearwheels 6th gear were installed that do not meet the specifications. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TOYOTA: AYGO X,BZ4X
Publication (source): 28.11.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (922 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect installation of the head airbags can impair the protective effect and lead to greater detachment of plastic parts of t Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Co., Ltd: Versailles C5 X
Publication (source): 28.11.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (110 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the manufacturing process, some batches of low-pressure fuel pipe connection parts may have cracks in the rubber pipe bod Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd.: GLE SUV, GLS SUV
Publication (source): 28.11.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (958 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to misalignment during assembly, the rear door window trim may not be secured securely. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: SPORTAGE
Publication (source): 29.11.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (76918 units affected)
Component(s): AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during ins Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.: [Golf 8 2.0 GTI]
Publication (source): 29.11.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 17.02.2022 – 01.11.2022 (41 units affected)
Component(s): other devices
Defect: Due to the insufficient fixing power of the defective part of the engine cover of vehicles produced during a certain period, the Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.: [Q3 35 TDI Premium]
Publication (source): 29.11.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 30.05.2022 – 30.05.2022 (1 units affected)
Component(s): window glass guitar
Defect: Due to deviations in the cooling process in the manufacturing process of the rear window glass, stress may be unevenly distribut Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MARAINBOW: PORTABLE INFANT SAFE SEAT
Publication (source): 29.11.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (174 units affected)
Component(s): CHILD SEAT
Defect: JD E-Commerce America Limited (JD E-Commerce) is recalling certain Marainbow Portable Infant Safe Seat child seats. The install Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD: V CLASS
Publication (source): 29.11.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 26.06.2020 – 07.10.2020 (8 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the centre console might not meet specifications Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

WINNEBAGO: MICRO MINNIE,MINNIE,HIKE
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (6553 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER,STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR
Defect: Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Hike, Minnie, and 2021 Micro Minnie travel trailers. The cast alum Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MW COMPANY: CRUX LUGS
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (436 units affected)
Component(s): WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Defect: MW Company LLC (MW) is recalling certain WELD off Road Wheels, size 17"x9", +0, 8 lugs CRUX part numbers: W12079017500, W1207901 Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

TRIGANO SPA: ROLLER TEAM ZEFIRO, ROLLER TEAM T LINE, ROLLER TEAM VOYAGER, ROLLER TEAM AUTO ROLLER, ROLLER TEAM PEGASO, ROLLER TEAM RAINBOW, ROLLER TEAM NAVIGATOR, ROLLER TEAM TREKKER
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 01.09.2020 – 04.10.2022 (884 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Cycle carrier can become distorted and fatigued in normal use which could lead to failure of the carrier. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: F-450 SD,F-350 SD,F-250 SD
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (18808 units affected)
Component(s): POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4×4 vehicles. A radial damper ins Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

XOS: RM01,SA01,SV05
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (260 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect: Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021 RM01, SA01 and 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles. The brake lines may be the incorrect length a Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

SPARTAN FIRE: METROSTAR,FC-94
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (20 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect: Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. The tie rod c Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

MAZDA: MAZDA2
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (226 units affected)
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Mazda2 vehicles. The headlights are missing adjustment p Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HOLIDAY HOUSE: 18RB, 24TB, 27RQ
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (26 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect: Holiday House, LLC (Holiday House) is recalling certain 2021-2022 27RQ, 24TB, and 18RB travel trailers. The quick disconnect fi Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KIA: SORENTO
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 27.04.2015 – 13.07.2015 (295 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: There is a risk the automatic gear shift lever could be moved out of Park without the foot brake pedal being applied. If this oc Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

FORD: KUGA
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 19.04.2021 – 19.11.2021 (2359 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Some Kuga vehicles with a panoramic roof may have a fixed glass panel with poor adhesion to the roof frame assembly Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW (China) Automobile Trading Co., Ltd.: BMW i3 series
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Because during the manufacturing process of the electrodes that make up the battery cells, a communication failure occurred betw Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

GAC Mitsubishi Motors Co., Ltd.: Outlander
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (13 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Front seat belts (defective parts) with force limiters (*1) and shaft cores of the inner retractors are defective in shape due t Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.: Model 3, Model Y
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (11457 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: For some vehicles within the scope of this recall, during the process of waking up from the parking state, errors may occur when Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

WINNEBAGO: MINNIE,VOYAGE
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (63 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect: Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Voyage and Minnie travel trailers. The cargo carrying capacity lab Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

HI-FI CONFIDENTIAL LIMITED: MATE X 750,MATE City/Icon 500
Publication (source): 30.11.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.07.2021,31.10.2020 (196 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Certain bikes are illegal for use on the road as they are not type approved to the required standards Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BRP: BRP Ryker
Publication (source): 01.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The position light and flasher electrical harnesses in the front fenders may be loose and rub on the tyre, leading over time to Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Stromer: ST1, ST3, ST5
Publication (source): 01.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to cracks in the weld seam area the forks that attach the front wheel to the deck can break, increasing the risk of an accid Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Toyota: Proace/Proace Verso
Publication (source): 01.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The fuel tube may become damaged over time and leak, increasing the risk of fire. Moreover, leaking fuel may impair the vehicle’ Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

ZNEN / Modena: ZNEN e-Cruise
Publication (source): 01.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to poor battery cell quality, some cell groups go into a deep discharge state (very low or zero volts) during a period of st Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: 3 Series (G20, G21), M3 (G80)
Publication (source): 01.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The front safety belt on the left side may be faulty. This can increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The prod Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

KTM: 1290 Super Duke R
Publication (source): 01.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Short circuits in the wiring harness may occur, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Porsche: 911
Publication (source): 01.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The seat belts may be faulty. In the event of an accident the seat belt fixtures could detach, which creates a risk of injury. T Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

BMW: 5 Series Limousine, 5 Series Touring, M5
Publication (source): 01.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to improper installation of the seat belts, the restraint function may be impaired, increasing the risk of injury in the eve Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ford: Kuga
Publication (source): 01.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to improper fitting, the seat belt retention function may not be effective, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Ford: Focus
Publication (source): 01.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The wall of the wheel axle bolt hole may be weaker on one side. This could cause the lower ball joint to detach, leading to a lo Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

Mercedes-Benz: C-Class
Publication (source): 01.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The gearbox may be faulty. Forces and vibrations may occur when driving, which could damage the gear-shift linkage and the gearb Subscribe Carwatch Weekly

PEUGEOT: 208
Publication (source): 02.12.2022 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 22.08.2022 – 23.08.2022 (4 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Some braking and suspension components may not have been tightened to the correct torque during assembly. Subscribe Carwatch Weekly