Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 03

RENAULT: AUSTRAL, MEGANE

Publication (source): 16.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (48 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrectly tightened wheel mounting bolts can become loose and lead to critical vehicle behavior. …
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VANTASTEC LTD: FORD TRANSIT (TYPE APPROVAL NO PN628A02)

Publication (source): 16.01.2023 (UK)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (12 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On certain vehicles during conversion a hole was drilled near a seat fixing point which did not meet the 300mm regulation. …
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TRIUMPH: SPEED TRIPLE

Publication (source): 16.01.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (231 units affected)

Component(s): Engine

Defect: Under certain conditions, the radiator fan motor could overheat and stop working. As a result, a warning light may turn on in th …
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FORD TRUCKS: F-MAX

Publication (source): 16.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2022 (217 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrect screwing of a fuse can cause a fire hazard. …
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DODGE: RAM

Publication (source): 16.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021 (34794 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Restricted function of the urea injection. …
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ALFA ROMEO: TONALE

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (13 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: An incorrectly manufactured battery can lead to drive failure and fire. …
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PEUGEOT: 208, 308, 2008, 3008, 5008, PARTNER

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2020 (22816 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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CITROEN: C3, C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4 CACTUS, C4 PICASSO, BERLINGO

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2020 (22415 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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BILT HELMET: BILT VERTEX, BILT VERTEX PARABOLA, BILT VERTEX STRIPES

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (16443 units affected)

Component(s): EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Defect: Comoto Holdings, Inc. (Comoto Holdings) is recalling certain Bilt Vertex BLH133, Bilt Vertex Parabola BLH141, and Bilt Vertex St …
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ABS REMORQUES: RC, WC, LRC, LWC

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (23 units affected)

Component(s): TRAILER HITCHES

Defect: ABS Remorques (ABS) is recalling certain 2014-2023 RC, WC, LRC, and LWC semi-trailers. The coupling plate may deteriorate, resu …
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PETERBILT,KENWORTH: 579, T680

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (46 units affected)

Component(s): ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2023 Kenworth T680 vehicles. Incorrect software i …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: Sprinter

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 12.04.2018 – 28.09.2022 (456 units affected)

Component(s): power train and others

Defect: shift lever P function use Number there is maximum speed Set value by error Because the vehicle completely stop not not in the s …
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TRIUMPH: SPEED TRIPLE RR, SPEED TRIPLE RS

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1351 units affected)

Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Defect: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. (Triumph) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Speed Triple RS and Speed Triple RR motorcycles. The …
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BILT HELMET: BILT ROUTE HELMET, BILT ROUTE RETRO WOMENS, BILT ROUTE JOURNEY

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (18980 units affected)

Component(s): EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Defect: Comoto Holdings, Inc. (Comoto Holdings) is recalling certain Bilt Route BLH100, Bilt Route Retro Womens BLH118, and Bilt Route J …
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MCELRATH TRAILERS: VX75 XCEL

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (31 units affected)

Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS,STRUCTURE:BODY

Defect: Gratimax, LLC (Gratimax) is recalling certain 2013-2023 McElrath Trailers VX75 Xcel vacuum excavator trailers. The design of th …
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LODE KING: PRESTIGE

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (38 units affected)

Component(s): STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

Defect: Lode-King Industries, Ltd. (Lode-King) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Lode King & Prestige SDE and SDF model steel step deck Sem …
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KENWORTH,PETERBILT: T680, 579

Publication (source): 17.01.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (11 units affected)

Component(s): Brakes

Defect: On certain battery electric trucks, a programming error could cause the electronic stability control program (ESP) to not work c …
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AUDI: undefined

Publication (source): 18.01.2023 (NZ)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The distance between the tank level sender and an internal breather line may be too small. As a result, the sender may get caugh …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: C-KLASSE

Publication (source): 18.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (329 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The airbag function may be restricted due to a possible jammed airbag wiring harness. …
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BMW: R 1250 RT, R 1250 GS ADVENTURE, R 1250 GS

Publication (source): 18.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (18489 units affected)

Component(s): POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain …
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CHRYSLER: PACIFICA

Publication (source): 18.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (67118 units affected)

Component(s): HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmissi …
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CHRYSLER: PACIFICA

Publication (source): 18.01.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (7333 units affected)

Component(s): Electrical

Defect: On certain plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), a wiring connector inside the transmission could short circuit. As a result, …
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BMW: R1250 GS, R1250 RT

Publication (source): 18.01.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2045 units affected)

Component(s): Powertrain

Defect: On certain motorcycles, a sudden difference in speed between the engine and rear wheel could damage the gearbox input shaft or c …
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SCANIA: LPGRS-SERIE

Publication (source): 18.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (245 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A faulty connection between the fork flange and the cardan shaft can lead to a loss of propulsion and oil. There is a danger to …
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PEUGEOT: 208

Publication (source): 18.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (685 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The connector for the handbrake warning light can come loose. There is a risk of driving with the handbrake on without the indic …
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BMW: undefined

Publication (source): 19.01.2023 (NZ)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: In rare cases, riding manoeuvres with abrupt major rev speed differences between engine and final drive (for example abrupt de …
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Kia Corporation: Morning (JA), Ray (TAM)

Publication (source): 19.01.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 25.11.2022 – 06.12.2022 (553 units affected)

Component(s): Indoor safety device, etc.

Defect: Due to defective airbag cover injection process, some products may have excessive formation of cover incomplete connection (inje …
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POLARIS: SCRAMBLER 850, SCRAMBLER XP 1000, SPORTSMAN 450, SPORTSMAN 570, SPORTSMAN 850, SPORTSMAN XP 1000

Publication (source): 19.01.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2366 units affected)

Component(s): Other

Defect: The safety section in the owner’s manual supplied with certain ATVs was incorrectly printed with information regarding side-by-s …
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LEXUS: GS-F GS200T / GS300, GS250, GS300H, GS350, GS450H, IS200T / IS300, IS250, IS300H, RC F, RC200T u. w.

Publication (source): 19.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2011 – 31.12.2018 (3440 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Escaping fuel can possibly cause a fire. …
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SMART: EQ FORTWO

Publication (source): 19.01.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (9 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A faulty rear axle bearing can lead to a loss of wheel control. …
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VOLVO: XC90, XC60, XC40, V90CC, V60CC, V60, S60, C40

Publication (source): 19.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (27457 units affected)

Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnost …
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Mercedes-Benz: EQE-Class

Publication (source): 19.01.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to an improper software version of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), some manoeuvrers such as braking on ice or snow c …
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CFMOTO: CFORCE 400, CFORCE 500, CFORCE 600, UFORCE 1000, UFORCE 1000 XL, UFORCE 600

Publication (source): 19.01.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (6720 units affected)

Component(s): Lights And Instruments

Defect: On certain vehicles, a programming error could cause the hazard lights to turn on unexpectedly. As a result, you would no longer …
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CHEVROLET,GMC: EQUINOX, TERRAIN

Publication (source): 19.01.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): Fuel Supply

Defect: On certain vehicles, a problem with the fuel pump may cause reduced fuel flow to the engine. If this happens, you may notice eng …
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FOREST RIVER: BERKSHIRE

Publication (source): 20.01.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (17 units affected)

Component(s): EQUIPMENT

Defect: Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 coaches. The retractable awning …
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AMERA-LITE: ADXST, ARXST

Publication (source): 20.01.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (111 units affected)

Component(s): Structure

Defect: On certain trailers, the metal tubing used for the drawbars may not be thick enough for the weight of the trailer. This could ca …
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