MERCEDES-BENZ: GLE350,GLE450,AMG GLE53,GLS450,AMG GLE63
Publication (source): 19.12.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (69 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. T
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Publication (source): 19.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (8 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect screw connection of the steering coupling can impair the steerability of the vehicle.
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Publication (source): 19.12.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 S 500 vehicle. The dashboard may be insufficiently attached, which can res
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Publication (source): 19.12.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (15658 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks equipped with Haulmaax/EX suspen
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Publication (source): 19.12.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (27 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect: Lightning eMotors Inc. (Lightning eMotors) is recalling certain 2021-2022 FE4-129 vehicles equipped with Romeo Power battery pac
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Publication (source): 19.12.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (853 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have bee
… Subscribe Carwatch Weekly MERCEDES-BENZ: AMG GT 63,AMG GT53
Publication (source): 19.12.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (11 units affected)
Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG GT53 and AMG GT 63 vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the
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Publication (source): 19.12.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (278 units affected)
Component(s): POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT,POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG G63 4×4-squared vehicles. The rear axle differential housing may c
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Publication (source): 20.12.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 03.11.2021 – 09.12.2021 (21 units affected)
Component(s): fuel system, etc.
Defect: The circuit board of the accelerator pedal ( ) When the voltage rises due to a design error, the diode may be destroyed and the
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Publication (source): 20.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (123 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect adhesion of the leather covering of the dashboard can impair the deployment of the front passenger airbag.
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Publication (source): 20.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Faulty screw connections can lead to damage or the loss of parts of the brake system, the power steering and/or the wheel guide.
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Publication (source): 20.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (1648 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The screw hole geometry could be faulty due to a manufacturing error. This could lead to possible loosening of the screw connect
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Publication (source): 20.12.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 08.06.2022 – 22.11.2022 (223 units affected)
Component(s): lighting device
Defect: There may be a software error in the body control module, which may cause a recall due to the possibility of increasing the risk
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Publication (source): 20.12.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 11.06.2018 – 28.03.2022 (28 units affected)
Component(s): prime mover (power generator), etc.
Defect: Coolant leakage inside the exhaust gas recirculation system may occur, and in this case, the engine output may be limited or the
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Publication (source): 20.12.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 06.04.2014 – 30.07.2020 (113 units affected)
Component(s): prime mover (power generator), etc.
Defect: Recall due to possible leakage of coolant inside the exhaust gas recirculator cooler (* Prevents the possibility of coolant leak
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Publication (source): 20.12.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 11.02.2020 – 29.04.2022 (53 units affected)
Component(s): electrical equipment
Defect: Damage to the sheath caused by interference between the main wiring harness and body components may cause wiring disconnection,
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Publication (source): 21.12.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: In some seat belt retractors used for replacement and maintenance, the torsion bar of the force limiter has an unqualified shape
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Publication (source): 21.12.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (63 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The side guard parts fail. The protective molding mold on the supplier's side is unstable and does not meet the requirement
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Publication (source): 21.12.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (711 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to internal failure of the traction battery, some 2018 plug-in hybrid Grand Caravan models may potentially cause a fire from
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Publication (source): 21.12.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (43 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A short circuit may occur inside the HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) of the vehicle, which may cause a fire in the engi
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Publication (source): 21.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2017 (768 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Poor oil quality could damage the timing belt, causing particles from this belt to clog the vacuum pump. As a result, the functi
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Publication (source): 21.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2017 (1625 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Poor oil quality could damage the timing belt, causing particles from this belt to clog the vacuum pump. As a result, the functi
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Publication (source): 21.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (8054 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A fault in the engine control unit can lead to the combustion engine not starting if this is necessary in the event of a dead tr
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 17.09.2020 – 22.01.2021 (369 units affected)
Component(s): fuel system, etc.
Defect: The internal parts (impeller) of the fuel pump may be damaged due to lack of durability, and if fuel is not supplied properly du
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a manufacturing defect, the clutch output cylinders may fail. This increases the risk of an accident. The product does no
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A component of the parking lock system may wear out. As a result, the vehicle may begin to move out of parking position, increas
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the improper design of the flange attaching the vent tube to the fuel tank, a stress-related crack could develop on the o
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The density of the propellant in the airbag inflator may be reduced due to high temperature cycling and moisture in the propella
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the improper bonding of the glass, the window glass of the rear engine bonnet could become completely detached from the v
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (84 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The additional sign for the additional heater is missing in the fuel filler flap, deviation from UN-ECE R 122.
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (7 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: 1. The connection method of the rear lower protection is spot welding, and the strength of the rear lower protection device weld
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a manufacturing error the rear spoiler may not have been bonded to the tailgate. As a result the spoiler could detach, po
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: High voltage battery cells can overheat when the battery is fully charged. This can lead to a thermal event inside the battery,
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021 (31 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The speed limit when using the refuse collection vehicle's step plate only works to a limited extent.
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: As part of an ongoing quality monitoring process, we discovered that on the vehicle reported for model Actros 963, the supplier
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4511 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Some vehicles within the scope of this recall are damaged by the occupant classification system (OCS) due to damage to the passe
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (28 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The thread coating on the fastening bolts of the clutch cover is too thick, resulting in a loss of the preload of the bolts afte
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (11 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The additional sign for the additional heater is missing in the fuel filler flap, deviation from UN-ECE R 122.
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (7 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The additional sign for the additional heater is missing in the fuel filler flap, deviation from UN-ECE R 122.
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: When water penetrates the basic control unit, different electrical functions may be impaired, such as lights and central locking
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the poor quality of the handlebar welding, a separation of the inner and outer sections of the handlebar can occur. This
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to the contact of the fuel line with the bodywork and plastic parts, there may be a possibility of a fuel leak at the rear o
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to cell voltage deviation, a thermal event can occur inside the high-voltage battery, increasing the risk of fire. The produ
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Publication (source): 22.12.2022 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (10460 units affected)
Component(s): Structure
Defect: On certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become l
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Publication (source): 23.12.2022 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (158 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Rear-wheel drive housing that does not meet the specification can crack and result in transmission oil escaping onto the road su
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Publication (source): 23.12.2022 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (19 units affected)
Component(s): TIRES:BEAD
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Acura TLX vehicles. The tires may have sustained cuts and tears duri
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Publication (source): 23.12.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 02.08.2019 – 04.06.2020 (12 units affected)
Component(s): electrical equipment
Defect: There may be poor contact between the vehicle control module (VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE) and the connector, and in this case, recal
… Subscribe Carwatch Weekly BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: BMW i4 eDrive40, BMW i4 M50, BMW i7 xDrive60, BMW iX M60, BMW iX xDrive40, BMW iX xDrive50, BMW iX3 M Sport
Publication (source): 23.12.2022 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 01.09.2020 – 02.11.2022 (5 units affected)
Component(s): electrical equipment
Defect: Intermittent misdiagnosis of the battery condition can cause battery charging to suddenly stop or the high-voltage system to be
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Publication (source): 23.12.2022 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The thread ring for the connector between the fuel canister and the collection water bowl may be faulty. If the thread ring is f
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