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Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 04


ISUZU,HINO,CHEVROLET: N-SERIES, S52, LOW CAB FORWARD 5500
Publication (source): 23.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (242 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
Defect: Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Isuzu NQR, NRR, 2022 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward (LCF) 5500HD, 2022-20 …
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AUTOCAR: XPEDITOR
Publication (source): 23.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (346 units affected)
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Xpeditor vehicles. The external sun visor may obstruct the roof mounted c …
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TOYOTA: LEXUS GS F, LEXUS GS250, LEXUS GS300h, LEXUS GS450h, LEXUS IS200t, LEXUS IS250, LEXUS IS300h, LEXUS RC F, LEXUS RC200t, LEXUS RC300h
Publication (source): 23.01.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 26.10.2015, 07.03.2012, 19.09.2013, 19.03.2012, 31.07.2015, 22.04.2013, 10.10.2014, 02.10.2015, 01.10.2015 – 11.04.2018, 21.10.2013, 16.04.2018, 12.04.2018, 26.06.2017, 10.03.2015, 02.08.2018, 22.08.2018, 13.09.2017, 01.08.2018 (20770 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Fuel tank vent tube assembly could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.  …
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ISUZU: NRR
Publication (source): 23.01.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (14 units affected)
Component(s): Brakes
Defect: On certain trucks, the antilock braking system (ABS) module and, if equipped, the optional advanced driver assistance systems (A …
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SUBARU: WRX
Publication (source): 23.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4615 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the "Eyesight" feature. The owner’s manua …
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AUTOCAR: XPEDITOR
Publication (source): 23.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (206 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Xpeditor vehicles that run on natural gas. A software error in the instru …
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HYUNDAI: SANTA FE
Publication (source): 23.01.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (54 units affected)
Component(s): Fuel Supply
Defect: On certain plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, a defect in the fuel tank could cause it to leak at the seam. …
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TOYOTA: AVENSIS
Publication (source): 23.01.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 22.08.2002 – 24.04.2006 (77926 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Driver’s air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment.  …
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TOYOTA: RAV4
Publication (source): 23.01.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 07.08.2003 – 09.09.2005 (2 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The force-limiter in the seat belt retractor may not operate as designed …
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ALLVAC: AVRB-18
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (56 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Defect: Alamo Group Inc. (Alamo Group) is recalling certain 2018-2021 AllVac AVRB-18 vehicles. The vibration from vacuum operations cou …
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WEBASTO: THERMO 90
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2016 – 31.12.2022
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Auxiliary heater provided with the wrong approval mark. …
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MACK: LR
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3 units affected)
Component(s): Electrical
Defect: On a small number of LR Electric models, a relay for the coolant heater could fail. If this happens, the heater could stay energ …
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MACK: LRBE
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (43 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LRBE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay may fail, causing t …
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BPW BERGISCHE ACHSEN: TS2
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2022 (17000 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: 1. Moisture ingress through a defective sealing ring allows the adjustment device on the pneumatic trailer brake to fail due to …
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VOLVO: VNR
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3 units affected)
Component(s): Electrical
Defect: On a small number of VNR Electric models, a relay for the coolant heater could fail. If this happens, the heater could stay ener …
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TOYOTA: RAV4
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2001 – 31.12.2005 (2 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrectly manufactured force limiters can lead to insufficient protection of the seat belts during an accident. …
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FORD,LINCOLN: EXPLORER, AVIATOR, CORSAIR
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (382759 units affected)
Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equip …
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VOLVO: VNRE
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (137 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNRE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay ma …
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FORD: BRONCO SPORT
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (801 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles. Valves inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) modul …
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FORD,LINCOLN: EXPLORER, AVIATOR, CORSAIR
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (39674 units affected)
Component(s): Visual System
Defect: On certain vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to not appear on …
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VOLVO CAR: S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, C40
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 26.09.2022, 11.08.2022, 22.09.2022, 30.11.2022, 12.10.2022, 11.10.2022, 10.11.2022, 19.08.2022, 09.09.2022 – 11.01.2023, 13.01.2023, 12.01.2023, 22.12.2022 (10197 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: There may be a potential software error in the brake control module. …
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BMW: 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE, 5 SERIES GT, 5 SERIES SALOON, 5 SERIES TOURING, 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 6 SERIES COUPE, X6, 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCH, 2 SERIES COUPE, 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 3 SERIES SALOON, 3 SERIES TOURING, 4 SERIES COUPE, 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 3 SERIES GT, 4 SERIES GRAN COUPE, 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER, 2 SERIES GRAN TOURER, M3, M4 COUPE, M4 CONVERTIBLE, X5M, X6M
Publication (source): 24.01.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 13.11.2012, 20.03.2013, 23.01.2013, 12.06.2013, 23.02.2012, 14.05.2013, 20.03.2014, 28.02.2014, 12.09.2013, 11.11.2014, 13.06.2012, 27.06.2012, 07.05.2013, 22.10.2013, 02.12.2013, 30.06.2014, 07.11.2014, 10.03.2014, 04.12.2013, 01.07.2014, 25.08.2014, 26.09.2014 – 23.12.2014, 18.12.2014, 19.12.2014, 09.12.2014, 16.12.2014, 07.11.2014, 17.12.2014, 22.12.2014, 25.11.2014 (98774 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activate …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: undefined
Publication (source): 25.01.2023 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: water might permeate into the rear area of the vehicle and, over time, accumulate in the spare wheel well. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: undefined
Publication (source): 25.01.2023 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: the routing of the fuel filter drain pipe in your vehicle may unfortunately not correspond to the specifications …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: undefined
Publication (source): 25.01.2023 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. In this case, the adhesion of this …
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KIA MOTOR: SORENTO PHEV
Publication (source): 25.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (34 units affected)
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The fuel tank may have been improperl …
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BMW: IX, I4
Publication (source): 25.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3431 units affected)
Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle st …
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Kia Corporation: Niro EV (DE EV), Bongo Ⅲ EV (PU EV), Soul Booster EV (SK3 EV)
Publication (source): 25.01.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 16.06.2020 – 08.10.2020 (625 units affected)
Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.
Defect: Integrated Power Control Unit (EPCU) inside LDC housing wash process option by change part housing wash missing cooling water of …
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LION: C
Publication (source): 25.01.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (550 units affected)
Component(s): Lights And Instruments
Defect: On certain electric school buses, the electronic stability control (ESC) tell-tale lamp is not bright enough. As a result, you m …
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CADILLAC: CTS
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2013 – 31.12.2013 (1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Nameplate used with incorrect information. …
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VOLVO: C40, C60, C90, S90L, V60, V90, XC40, XC60, XC90
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (6731 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Software errors can lead to failure of the brake booster. …
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DAF Trucks NV: XF
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The recirculation damper can be damaged by corrosion, which can lead to thermal overload, which in turn can cause a fire when th …
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SMART: EQ fortwo cabrio, EQ fortwo coupe
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The screw between the rear axle and the body can come loose, causingdisconnection or even complete detachment of the centre bear …
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Uniroyal: AllSeasonExpert
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due errors in the production process, sudden air loss and/or partial separation of the edges of the belt layer may occur. This …
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Yamaha: YXM700
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Improper assembly of the metal rear brake hose on the chassis can cause it to rub against the front drive shaft and wear. This c …
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Mercedes-Benz: GLE-Class, GLS-Class
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Insufficient fastening of the bolts can cause the steering coupling to come loose from the steering spindle. This affects the st …
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VW: ID. BUZZ
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to improper manufacturing of individual tyres, they can suddenly lose air. A sudden loss of air in the tyres can affect driv …
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Ford: Cargo / F-Max H625 / Ford Trucks
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: One of the four fixing nuts of the 150 A Mega fuse may not have been sufficiently tightened or insulating material may be trappe …
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VW: ID.4
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The bolt connection of the seat belt retractor on the driver and/or passenger side was improperly tightened during the manufactu …
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Toyota: Proace City BEV
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to faulty software in the traction battery control unit, false detection of cell voltage and/or battery temperature may occu …
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SCANIA: LPGRS-SERIE
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (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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Volvo Cars Korea: XC90, V60CC, V90CC
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 04.01.2019 – 20.01.2022 (5 units affected)
Component(s): steering gear guitar
Defect: During the assembly process of the steering gear, the possibility of damaging the steering gear by accidentally inserting extra …
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TOYOTA: AYGO
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (868 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Restricted function of the brake booster. …
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BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: BMW iX3 M Sport
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 12.08.2021 – 11.10.2022 (28 units affected)
Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.
Defect: A software error in the battery management module may intermittently misdiagnose the battery condition, resulting in sudden stop …
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HYUNDAI: SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (326 units affected)
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The fuel tank may have been imprope …
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PORSCHE: PANAMERA
Publication (source): 26.01.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1638 units affected)
Component(s): Heater And Defroster
Defect: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause a short circuit. I …
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PORSCHE: PANAMERA 4S, PANAMERA TURBO, PANAMERA TURBO EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA 4S SPORT TURISMO, PANAMERA TURBO SPORT TURI, PANAMERA 4S EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4, PANAMERA 4 EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA 4 SPORT TURISMO, PANAMERA TURBO S, PANAMERA GTS, PANAMERA GTS SPORT TURISM, PANAMERA TURBO S EXECUTIV
Publication (source): 27.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (24467 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera GTS and Panamera Turbo …
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MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD: V CLASS
Publication (source): 27.01.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 20.10.2020 – 15.07.2021 (3 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: On affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into cont …
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WESTERN STAR: 47X, 49X, 57X
Publication (source): 27.01.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2619 units affected)
Component(s): Lights And Instruments
Defect: On certain trucks, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) may not be bright enough to meet Canadian regulations. Note: This recall on …
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BENTLEY: CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GTC
Publication (source): 27.01.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (35 units affected)
Component(s): Heater And Defroster
Defect: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause a short circuit. I …
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KIA: SORENTO
Publication (source): 27.01.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): Fuel Supply
Defect: On one plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicle, a defect in the fuel tank could cause it to leak at the seam. …
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WINNEBAGO: REVEL
Publication (source): 27.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (504 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2023 Revel camper vans. The Tire and Loading Information Label has …
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