Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 02

MERCEDES-BENZ: E-KLASSE

Publication (source): 09.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2010 – 31.12.2016 (32597 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Defects in the gas generator of the front passenger airbag can lead to uncontrolled deployment and release of metal fragments th …
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RENAULT TRUCKS UK LTD: T, T HIGH, C

Publication (source): 09.01.2023 (UK)

Manufacturing period: 09.04.2022 – 10.12.2022 (114 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The screws for the front axle attachment might lose torque or come loose. …
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NISSAN: TIIDA

Publication (source): 09.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2009 – 31.12.2014

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Defects in the gas generator of the front passenger airbag lead to uncontrolled deployment and release of metal fragments that c …
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KIA: SORENTO

Publication (source): 09.01.2023 (UK)

Manufacturing period: 20.01.2020 – 25.08.2022 (916 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The High Pressure Electric Oil Pump within the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: C-KLASSE

Publication (source): 09.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2010 – 31.12.2015 (18616 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Defects in the gas generator of the front passenger airbag can lead to uncontrolled deployment and release of metal fragments th …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: EQE

Publication (source): 09.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (5 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A faulty ESP software can lead to a loss of control in certain driving situations. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: C-KLASSE, CLC, CLK, CLS, E-KLASSE

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2010 (161979 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Gluing that does not comply with the specification can lead to the glass sliding / lifting roof becoming detached. …
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Daejeon Machinery Co., Ltd.: NINJA H2 SX, NINJA H2 SX SE, NINJA H2 SX SE+, NINJA H2, NINJA H2 CARBON, Z H2, Z H2 SE

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 25.03.2015 – 30.11.2022 (209 units affected)

Component(s): Prime Mover (Power Generator) Others

Defect: from the prime mover cam shaft chain tension adjusting of tensioner due to manufacturing defects to the engine occurring at high …
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HR E&I Co., Ltd.: Horyong SKY3004N aerial work platform

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 28.07.2015 – 29.04.2020 (587 units affected)

Component(s): Other Devices Other

Defect: The total weight may be exceeded due to additional attachments and rigidity reinforcement. …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: EQE 350+

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 29.05.2022 – 20.06.2022 (8 units affected)

Component(s): Ride and Interior Others

Defect: supply company's production process by error Due B-pillar trim inside plastic welding (plastic welding) badly on the body pr …
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BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: BMW i4 eDrive40

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 21.06.2022 – 21.06.2022 (1 units affected)

Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.

Defect: During the battery cell production process, damaged negative electrode pieces may enter the battery cell and cause a short circu …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: C 200

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 16.03.2018 – 16.03.2018 (1 units affected)

Component(s): fuel system, etc.

Defect: Due to an error in the supplier's production process, the fuel tank may have been fitted with a US version vent valve differ …
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Volvo Trucks Korea Co., Ltd.: FH Tractor

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 01.12.2021 – 18.11.2022 (95 units affected)

Component(s): steering gear guitar

Defect: If the front axle fixing bolts are loosened due to poor tightening of the front axle fixing bolts (fastening torque of the front …
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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.: RS e-tron GT

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 13.09.2021 – 13.09.2021 (1 units affected)

Component(s): Suspension Other

Defect: Recall due to the possibility that air in the air spring may leak due to poor processing of the air spring strut fixing part, an …
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Daejeon Machinery Co., Ltd.: NINJA H2 SX SE

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 02.03.2022 – 30.11.2022 (10 units affected)

Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.

Defect: Due to a software error in the instrument panel, the instrument panel reboots while driving, and vehicle safety information (cur …
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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: ACTROS, AROCS

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (1 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Defective welds can weaken the cab structure and increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. …
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Daimler Truck Korea Co., Ltd.: Actros, Arox

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 03.05.2017 – 17.11.2020 (5 units affected)

Component(s): steering gear guitar

Defect: Top steering of the shaft produce forging In progress crack occurred parts would have been fitted Number there is, Such Occation …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: GLE 300 d 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 02.11.2021 – 02.01.2022 (4 units affected)

Component(s): steering gear guitar

Defect: production process by error Due steering of coupling lock bolt is properly tighten not would not have Number there is, by teeth …
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Steven Brake Pads: undefined

Publication (source): 10.01.2023 (AU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The brake pads contain asbestos. There is a risk of exposure to asbestos fibres when removing or maintaining the brake pads. …
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LODE KING,PRESTIGE TRAILERS: STEP DECK TRAILER

Publication (source): 11.01.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (320 units affected)

Component(s): Structure

Defect: On certain SDE and SDF step-deck semi-trailers, the cargo securement winch located on the rear of the trailer may not be properl …
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Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd.: Kona Electric (OS EV), Porter II Electric (HR EV)

Publication (source): 11.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 17.06.2020 – 09.09.2020 (1 units affected)

Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.

Defect: Integrated Power Control Unit (EPCU) inside LDC housing wash process option by change part housing wash by omission Due to cooli …
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ALTEC: DIGGER DERRICK

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (45 units affected)

Component(s): STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022 DC & DM Series Digger Derrick vehicles. During production, an incorrec …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: VITO, V-KLASSE

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (1033 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: If the fuel filter drainage line is not routed according to specifications, fuel may escape. …
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POLARIS: SPORTSMAN

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrectly routed wiring harness can lead to loss of braking or vehicle fire. …
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VW: ID

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (45 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The tires could suddenly lose air due to a manufacturing error at the supplier. …
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CITROEN: Jumpy, Jumpy Space Tourer

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The fuel line may come into contact with the bodywork and plastic parts. This can lead to fuel leakage, resulting in that the ve …
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Ford: Tourneo Connect

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Lower control arms may not meet specifications, which can cause these parts to break. In such case a wheel might hit the wheel h …
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OPEL: Vivaro, Vivaro life, Zafira life

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The fuel line may come into contact with the bodywork and plastic parts. This can lead to fuel leakage with the result that the …
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CITROEN: C3

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to improper bolts of certain components (brake caliper, rear axle mount, ratchet wheel, ABS sensor, brake hose, brake hose b …
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RENAULT: Austral / Megane

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to insufficient tightening of the fixing screws of one or more wheels on the vehicle, these wheels may detach from the vehic …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: G-Class (AMG G 63 4×4²)

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Cracks may appear in the rear axle transmission housing which can lead to oil leaks on the road, increasing the risk of an accid …
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Porsche: 911

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The leather of the instrument panel in the area of the passenger airbag may not be correctly bonded. In case of activation of th …
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POLESTAR: POLESTAR 1

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021 (40 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Under certain circumstances, the battery may overheat and there is a risk of fire. …
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VW: ID.4

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (1 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The function of the seat belts may be restricted due to incorrect screw connection of the belt retractors. …
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OPEL: GRANDLAND X

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2019 (27 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Deviations in the cell voltage of the high-voltage battery can lead to a fire. …
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VOLVO: V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2022 (20 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Manufacturing defects in the steering gear can lead to a blocked steering. …
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Toyota: GR86

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The Data Communication Module (DCM), may not have been activated during the pre-delivery service.In this condition, there is no …
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KIA: Sorento

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The electric oil pump within the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault. This can result in a l …
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KIA: Sportage

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short circuit.This could result in …
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Volvo: Volvo V60 Cross Country, V90 Cross Country, XC60 and XC90.

Publication (source): 12.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a loose item within the steering gear. This can cause the steering to lock while dri …
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DS: DS3

Publication (source): 13.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The high voltage wiring harness is out of specification resulting in an increased risk of fire. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: GLE, M-KLASSE

Publication (source): 13.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2011 – 31.12.2019 (71964 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Water ingress can lead to a loss of propulsion in contact with the fuel pump control unit. …
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ABS TRAILERS / ABS REMORQUES: LRC, LWC, RC, WC

Publication (source): 13.01.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (866 units affected)

Component(s): Structure

Defect: On certain trailers, the coupling plate and king pin assembly may become damaged under certain loading conditions. If this happe …
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LAMBORGHINI: COUNTACH

Publication (source): 13.01.2023 (UK)

Manufacturing period: 01.04.2022 – 30.09.2022 (4 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrect bonding of the rear bonnet glass panels may lead to adhesion issue that could result in a detachment …
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GENESIS MOTOR UK: G80EV

Publication (source): 13.01.2023 (UK)

Manufacturing period: 17.03.2021 – 16.08.2022 (21 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Some vehicles might experience a front seat belt pretensioner malfunction. …
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CAN-AM: RYKER

Publication (source): 13.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2022 (2692 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Electrical wiring harnesses for the front lights can chafe on the tire and cause a short circuit. This can lead to lighting and …
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EAST TO WEST: ENTRADA

Publication (source): 13.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (36 units affected)

Component(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 East to West Entrada 24FM Class C Motorhomes. The certification lab …
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