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Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 19


BMW: iX, i4, iX3
Publication (source): 08.05.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 03.05.2022,02.05.2022,20.03.2023 – 01.12.2022,15.11.2022,20.03.2023 (10 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A cable bridge connection connecting two circuit boards within the cell supervision circuit (CSC) might not have been installed …
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TRIPLE E RV,TRIPLE E: WONDER, UNITY
Publication (source): 08.05.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (23 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2023 Unity U24MB, U24CB, U24FX, U24MBL, U24RL, U24TB, and 2023 Wo …
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KIA: OPTIMA
Publication (source): 08.05.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2635 units affected)
Component(s): Electrical
Defect: Kia is conducting a service campaign to inspect and upgrade the safety plug fuse. On certain Optima Hybrid (HEV) models, the saf …
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THOMAS BUILT: SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS
Publication (source): 08.05.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4 units affected)
Component(s): Structure
Defect: On a small number of school buses, the exterior side body panel(s) may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the buses …
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FERRARI: 296
Publication (source): 08.05.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (425 units affected)
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ferrari 296 vehicles. The fuel tank connecting pipe may co …
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KIA: SPORTAGE
Publication (source): 09.05.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2007 – 31.12.2009 (4 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: An electrical fault in the ABS control module can lead to a short circuit with an increased risk of fire. …
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Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd.: CLA
Publication (source): 09.05.2023 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Some vehicles within the scope of this recall may affect the airtightness of the tires due to the uneven bead area of the tires, …
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THOMAS BUILT BUSES: SAF-T-LINER C2
Publication (source): 09.05.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (146 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses. A rear exterior jo …
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THOMAS BUILT: SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS
Publication (source): 09.05.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2013 units affected)
Component(s): Structure
Defect: On certain school buses, the rear interior side body panels may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the buses may not …
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Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd.: New County (MF) child transport vehicle, County Electric (MF EV) child transport vehicle
Publication (source): 09.05.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 17.11.2022 – 10.03.2023 (65 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Interior Others
Defect: The child seat seat belt retractor parts may have been assembled in reverse, and in this case, the seat belt may lock even when …
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BRAUN AMBULANCES: CHIEF XL TYPE I, LIBERTY TYPE I, EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
Publication (source): 09.05.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (35 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect: Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, and Liberty Type I ambulances buil …
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Pangpei Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.: Spyder
Publication (source): 09.05.2023 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (105 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The recall is related to manufacturing issues with a batch of substandard rearview mirror lens housings that were molded in Apri …
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BMW (China) Automobile Trading Co., Ltd.: BMW X4 series
Publication (source): 09.05.2023 (CN)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The reason for this fault is that the flatness tolerance of the bottom plate of the outer bracket of the seat frame is too large …
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NISSAN: ARIYA
Publication (source): 09.05.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (295 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The instrument cluster screen may turn off and on intermittently. …
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Kawasaki: unknown
Publication (source): 09.05.2023 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): unknown
Defect: Improper manufacturing of the fuel pump could result in the motorcycle being hard to start.  …
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BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC: ENCLAVE, TRAVERSE, ACADIA
Publication (source): 10.05.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (994763 units affected)
Component(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver’ …
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THOMAS BUILT BUSES: SAF-T-LINER C2
Publication (source): 10.05.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (23603 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses. A rear interi …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: S 350 d, S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC
Publication (source): 10.05.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 09.07.2020 – 28.10.2020 (8 units affected)
Component(s): body/chassis etc.
Defect: Development process by error Due front body wall area shilling water tightness be lacking number there is elegy many coming case …
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Ssangyong Motor Co., Ltd.: Korando Diesel 1.6
Publication (source): 10.05.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 10.01.2023 (1 units affected)
Component(s): Prime Mover (Power Generator) Others
Defect: If some vehicles continue to operate under specific driving conditions and environments, a large amount of soot may accumulate o …
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BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC: ENCLAVE, TRAVERSE, ACADIA
Publication (source): 10.05.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (42140 units affected)
Component(s): Airbag
Defect: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the air …
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BMW: I3, I4, I7, IX, IX1, IX3
Publication (source): 10.05.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2023 (9 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Faulty plug connections on the cable bridges of the cell monitoring electronics can lead to communication errors and, as a resul …
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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.: Golf 8 2.0 TDI, ID.4 82kWh
Publication (source): 10.05.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 09.01.2023 – 21.02.2023 (156 units affected)
Component(s): lighting system, etc.
Defect: specific period during produced/imported part of vehicle trunk inside mounted safety triangle manufacturing in fairness by error …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: C 220 d, C 220 d 4MATIC, C 220 d 4MATIC Coupe, E 220 d, E 220 d 4MATIC, E 220 d Coupe, E 220 d Convertible, GLC 220d 4MATIC
Publication (source): 10.05.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 03.04.2018 – 29.06.2019 (20 units affected)
Component(s): Prime Mover (Power Generator) Others
Defect: Due to the lack of robustness of the rollers of the high-pressure fuel pump due to the change in the production process of the s …
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BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: 25 models including BMW 320d
Publication (source): 10.05.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 13.06.2022 – 07.04.2023 (2 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Interior Others
Defect: wireless for charging tray of the device software by error digital key use city start up string in the state key vehicle indoors …
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JEEP: CHEROKEE
Publication (source): 11.05.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (132099 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK,STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical shor …
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BMW.: 2 series, X1
Publication (source): 11.05.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The outer safety belts for the second row of seats may have a suboptimal functioning, increasing the risk of injury in case of a …
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Honda: Civic, Civic TYPE R
Publication (source): 11.05.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The driver’s seat frame may break due to continuous external stress. In the event of an accident, this can prevent the driver re …
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BMW.: 2 series, X1
Publication (source): 11.05.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The outer safety belts for the second row of seats may have a suboptimal functioning, increasing the risk of injury in case of a …
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Bentley: Continental GTC
Publication (source): 11.05.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The airbag installation may be faulty, reducing the protective effect in case of an accident. The product does not comply with t …
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Toyota: Proace BEV, Proace City BEV
Publication (source): 11.05.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The air conditioning system may be faulty, causing loss of current inside the compressor. The diagnostic software will detect th …
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Toyota: Proace BEV, Proace City BEV
Publication (source): 11.05.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The air conditioning system may be faulty, causing loss of current inside the compressor. The diagnostic software will detect th …
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Porsche: Carrera GT
Publication (source): 11.05.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Chassis components which do not meet required specifications, susceptible to corrosion, have been installed. This could lead to …
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Bentley: Continental GTC
Publication (source): 11.05.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The airbag installation may be faulty, reducing the protective effect in case of an accident. The product does not comply with t …
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RAM: 1500
Publication (source): 12.05.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (712 units affected)
Component(s): Visual System
Defect: On certain vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM), the rearview camera image may not appear on the dis …
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Kia Corporation: Carnival (KA4)
Publication (source): 12.05.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 22.07.2020 – 27.04.2023 (190 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Interior Others
Defect: Recall due to the possibility of personal injury from being caught between doors under certain circumstances, such as putting a …
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BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: 33 models including BMW 620d Luxury
Publication (source): 12.05.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 09.02.2018 – 12.12.2020 (31 units affected)
Component(s): Prime Mover (Power Generator) Others
Defect: If condensate forms inside the exhaust system, damage may occur due to direct contact with the PM detector. In this case, recall …
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BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: 25 models including BMW 330i
Publication (source): 12.05.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 03.01.2018 – 31.10.2019 (11 units affected)
Component(s): Prime Mover (Power Generator) Others
Defect: NVLD parts supplier equipment may have produced parts with poor sealing of the poppet valve in a specific load due to aging equi …
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BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: BMW 620d Luxury, BMW 620d xDrive Luxury, BMW 320d, BMW 320d Touring, BMW 320d xDrive, BMW 420d Coupe, BMW 520d Luxury, BMW 520d xDrive Luxury, BMW 523d, BMW 523d xDrive, BMW 620d, BMW 620d xDrive, BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport Package, BMW X4 xDrive20d M Sport Package
Publication (source): 12.05.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 11.06.2018 – 23.11.2020 (21 units affected)
Component(s): Prime Mover (Power Generator) Others
Defect: If condensate occurs inside the exhaust system, it can directly contact and damage the oxygen sensor, and in this case, free rep …
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