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Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 05


JAGUAR: XF
Publication (source): 30.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2007 – 31.12.2015
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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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: SPRINTER
Publication (source): 30.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2005 – 31.12.2016 (766 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the airbag is deployed, a fault in the gas generator of the driver and front passenger airbags can lead to uncontrolled deplo …
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LION: LION6, LION8
Publication (source): 30.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (32 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING
Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. The miter gear box in the steering system …
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LION: LIONC
Publication (source): 30.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (14 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LionC school buses. The rubber mounts used to absorb vibrations fro …
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BENTLEY: CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GTC
Publication (source): 30.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (650 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. Liquid may enter the ext …
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KIA: TELLURIDE
Publication (source): 30.01.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (31943 units affected)
Component(s): AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harness for the se …
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FORD: RANGER
Publication (source): 31.01.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 04.07.2022 – 18.10.2022 (163 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: On several Ranger vehicles an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM) is causing the Static Bending Light (SBL) fe …
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DODGE: RAM
Publication (source): 31.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A defectively welded micro gas generator in the belt tensioner can lead to reduced protection in the event of an accident. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: GLC
Publication (source): 31.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (908 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Inadequate attachment of the acoustic pads in the B-pillar can impair the belt retractor and the belt tensioner in the event of …
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SUZUKI: ACROSS, SWACE
Publication (source): 31.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (3566 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Software error in the eCall system shuts down the emergency call control module if the ignition has been switched off for 10 min …
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FORD: TRANSIT CONNECT
Publication (source): 31.01.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 24.06.2018 – 01.10.2019 (235 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: On certain vehicles an incorrect configuration was loaded onto the Body Control Module (BCM). …
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JEEP: GLADIATOR, WRANGLER
Publication (source): 31.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (9 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A defectively welded micro gas generator in the belt tensioner can lead to reduced protection in the event of an accident. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: CITAN, T-KLASSE
Publication (source): 31.01.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (61 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Airbag information labels are missing on the inside and outside of the passenger sun visor. There is therefore a possible increa …
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KIA: undefined
Publication (source): 01.02.2023 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The PTC heater connector on some vehicles may be damaged. …
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: V-Class (447)
Publication (source): 01.02.2023 (IN)
Manufacturing period: – (5 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: We have identified that the routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the center console may unfortunately not corre …
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HYUNDAI: TUCSON, SANTA CRUZ
Publication (source): 01.02.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (16104 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS,STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detac …
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TOYOTA: PROACE, PROACE VERSO
Publication (source): 01.02.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (3794 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the fuel line is routed incorrectly, there may be an increased risk of fire or fuel escaping into the traffic area. …
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: C-Class (206)
Publication (source): 01.02.2023 (IN)
Manufacturing period: – (112 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: We have determined that the fuel feed line may slip off the connection fitting in spite of a correctly closed clamp in the affec …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: EQE
Publication (source): 01.02.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (968 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect integration of the B-pillar trim can result in restricted airbag function. …
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JAGUAR: F-PACE
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (229 units affected)
Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2023 F-Pace vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may …
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Eduard: A4, K2, K3, K4, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to incorrect fitting of the tyres the rubber inner liner may be damaged. This can cause bubbles and spontaneous loss of air, …
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KAWASAKI: NINJA
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2015 – 31.12.2022 (2020 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Premature wear in the camshaft chain tensioner can result in loss of engine power. …
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TOYOTA: AVENSIS
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2002 – 31.12.2006 (76499 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Chemical decomposition of the propellant in the driver's airbag gas generator can cause the gas generator to burst if the ai …
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LAND ROVER: RANGE ROVER SPORT, RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER VELAR, DISCOVERY, DEFENDER
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (6644 units affected)
Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, D …
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RELION: INSIGHT 48V LITHIUM BATTE
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4746 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect: Navico Group is recalling certain RELiON InSight 48 V lithium-ion batteries, Part Number 48V030-GC2. Improperly formed capacito …
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Mercedes-Benz: M-, GLE-, GL-, GLS-, GLC-, GLK-, C-, E-, CLS-, S-Class
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to detachment of the steering box from the power block, creatin …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: C-KLASSE
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (154 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Out-of-spec rebound foam in the front bumper may cause delays or failure of the active hood deployment signal. There is an incre …
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VOLVO: V60 – C40 – XC40 – XC60 – XC90
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of an accident. The product do …
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KAWASAKI: NINJA H2 SX, NINJA H2 SX SE
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (244 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Software errors in the multifunction measuring device can lead to a reset while driving and thus no speed display. …
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TOYOTA: RAV4 PRIME
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (16679 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During certain c …
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VOLKSWAGEN: ID.4
Publication (source): 02.02.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (20904 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles. Software programing may cause the high …
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HONDA: FIT, HR-V
Publication (source): 03.02.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (114686 units affected)
Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA,BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may …
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BMW: S 1000 XR, S 1000 R
Publication (source): 03.02.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (754 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S 1000R and 2020-2023 S 1000XR motorcycles. During a software up …
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POLARIS: RZR
Publication (source): 03.02.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Fuel leakage can cause fire. …
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NISSAN: LEAF
Publication (source): 03.02.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (64732 units affected)
Component(s): VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner’s Manual instructions for defroster …
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KIA: SPORTAGE SLe
Publication (source): 03.02.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 15.05.2013 – 17.11.2015 (46181 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: An electrical circuit within the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience a short circuit condition that results …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: S-KLASSE
Publication (source): 03.02.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Insufficiently bonded surface of the instrument panel can impair the protective effect of the front passenger airbag in the even …
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Ford Sales Service Korea: 2020-2023 Aviator, 2021-2022 Corsair
Publication (source): 03.02.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 29.08.2019 – 05.12.2022 (7 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Interior Others
Defect: wrong set audio control module by software Because first ignition On or engine boot city should work doing safety belt not worn …
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ARB Corporation Ltd: undefined
Publication (source): 03.02.2023 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The internal circuit board of the remote control can corrode if exposed to water.Corrosion of the remote control’s circuit board …
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Brown & Watson International Pty Ltd: undefined
Publication (source): 03.02.2023 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The plastic covers on the output connector clamps are not adequately resistant to fire. They may overheat and catch fire. …
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