Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 21

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE TM

Publication (source): 22.05.2023 (UK)

Manufacturing period: 11.04.2022 – 21.06.2022 (20 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The vehicle fuel tank may be manufactured incorrectly which may result in a fuel leak …
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FLEETWOOD RV,HOLIDAY RAMBLER: BOUNDER, SOUTHWIND, VACATIONER

Publication (source): 22.05.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (66 units affected)

Component(s): Structure

Defect: On certain motorhomes, the trailer hitch receiver could break and detach from the motorhome while towing a vehicle. …
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SEA DRIVE: MOTOR MOUNT

Publication (source): 22.05.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (84 units affected)

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR

Defect: SEA Electric LLC (SEA Electric) is recalling certain SEA Drive SD120A battery electric drivetrain conversion kits for Hino model …
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HONDA MOTORCYCLES: CBF300NAN

Publication (source): 22.05.2023 (UK)

Manufacturing period: 19.02.2022 – 02.01.2023 (117 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The oil core plug(s) situated in the right-hand side crankcase cover may come out. …
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Conxions International Pty Ltd (trading as Electric Vehicles Oz – EVO): unknown

Publication (source): 22.05.2023 (AU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): unknown

Defect: The product does not comply with the mandatory safety standard for quad bikes. The product does not have: • The lateral roll sta …
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Jeep: ep Grand Cherokee / Grand Cherokee L

Publication (source): 23.05.2023 (UAE)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1162 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: the eCall system is operating incorrectly due to several factors including vehicle hardware, software, missed processes, and com …
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NISSAN: LEAF

Publication (source): 23.05.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (758 units affected)

Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged d …
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RENAULT TRUCKS UK LTD: T, T HIGH, C, K

Publication (source): 23.05.2023 (UK)

Manufacturing period: 09.09.2013 – 04.02.2019 (9999 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On affected vehicles there is a risk of corrosion in the steering extension shaft which might affect the steering manoeuvrabil …
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POLESTAR: POLESTAR 1

Publication (source): 23.05.2023 (CA)

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

Component(s): Electrical

Defect: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat when it is fully charged. As a result, the battery could create smo …
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TIFFIN: ALLEGRO BREEZE

Publication (source): 23.05.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (7 units affected)

Component(s): Electrical

Defect: On a small number of motorhomes, when the condensation pan under the refrigerator is full, water can leak onto the electrical co …
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NISSAN: LEAF

Publication (source): 23.05.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (40 units affected)

Component(s): Brakes

Defect: On certain vehicles, the right-front brake line may have been damaged when it was made. As a result, the brake line could corrod …
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PEUGEOT: 508, 3008

Publication (source): 23.05.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2022 (1593 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Faults in the drive battery cells can lead to overheating, smoke development and possibly fire …
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Ford Sales Service Korea: 2022 Explorer

Publication (source): 23.05.2023 (KR)

Manufacturing period: 22.08.2022 – 22.08.2022 (1 units affected)

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

Defect: Due to poor assembly, the high-pressure fuel pump and the high-pressure fuel tube of the fuel rail may not be tightened to the s …
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KIDRON: REFRIGERATED TRAILER

Publication (source): 24.05.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (120 units affected)

Component(s): SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect: ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. (STE Hackney) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kidron refrigerated trailers. The suspension pivot bo …
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RENAULT: CLIO

Publication (source): 24.05.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (131 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Defective weld between the reinforcement plate and the left rear seatback latch bracket may compromise occupant protection in th …
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OPEL: MOKKA

Publication (source): 24.05.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (704 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Fuel leakage can cause fire. …
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GRAND DESIGN: TRANSCEND

Publication (source): 24.05.2023 (US)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (232 units affected)

Component(s): STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2023 Transcend travel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured witho …
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RENAULT TRUCKS UK LTD: T, T HIGH, C, K

Publication (source): 24.05.2023 (UK)

Manufacturing period: 10.09.2021 – 19.03.2023 (1800 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On affected vehicles there is a risk of damage to the wiper relay causing the wipers to stop working. …
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GRAND DESIGN: TRANSCEND

Publication (source): 24.05.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (28 units affected)

Component(s): Structure

Defect: On certain RV trailers, an emergency exit window may not have been installed. As a result, you may not be able to escape from th …
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SHRED-TECH: MDS-4-33

Publication (source): 24.05.2023 (CA)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3 units affected)

Component(s): Other

Defect: On a small number of mobile shredding trucks, paper and materials could build up inside the shredder and overheat. …
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BENTLEY: FLYING SPUR

Publication (source): 24.05.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (352 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Misaligned entertainment screens behind the front seats could detach and hit the occupants in the event of an accident. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: S-KLASSE

Publication (source): 24.05.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2021 (998 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Voltage converter software in the secondary vehicle electrical system that does not meet the specifications can lead to discharg …
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Dometic Marine : Malibu

Publication (source): 24.05.2023 (AU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): unknown

Defect: The steering cable clamp block can release under normal use resulting in loss of steering. …
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Ducati: Diavel

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The right and/or left-hand side pillion foot peg and may break off, suddenly removing the footrest while riding. This can create …
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Dodge: RAM

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Pressure and heat that can build up inside the gearbox and cause transmission oil to leak. Oil can then come into contact with i …
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DS automobiles: DS3 Crossback

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Fuel may leak into the engine compartment and onto the road. This can create a risk of fire and pose a risk to the environment. …
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Mercedes-Benz: CLA

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The tyres may not meet specifications, which can cause a sudden loss of air pressure. This can affect the stability of the vehic …
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Mercedes-Benz: C-Class

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Fuel may leak and the fuel line pressure may drop, leading to misfires or even engine stalling while driving, increasing the ris …
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CITROEN: C5 AIRCROSS

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (1711 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Faults in the drive battery cells can lead to overheating, smoke development and possibly fire …
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DS: DS7

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2022

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Faults in the drive battery cells can lead to overheating, smoke development and possibly fire …
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BMW.: BMW 2 series coupe, M2

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The airbags on the left and right hand sides of the rear seat backrests are incorrectly installed. This can lead to an uncontrol …
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BMW motorcycle: M 1000 R, S 1000 RR

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A dimensionally inaccurate control pin can cause insufficient pressure compensation in and impaired function of the braking syst …
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VW: Caddy, Caddy Maxi

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to bulges or tears on the inner side of the tyre, a gradual or sudden loss of pressure may occur. This can affect driving st …
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Bentley: Continental GT, GT Convertible (GTC), Flying Spur

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The water pump can generate negative pressure and allow coolant fluid to seep through the pump housing and onto the electrical c …
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CITROEN, DS, OPEL.: GRANDLAND X / C5 AIRCROSS / DS7 crossback

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The traction battery can overheat due to faulty battery-monitoring software. This could cause the traction battery and/or the v …
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Jaguar: I-Pace

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The Electric Vehicle (EV) battery may degrade over time. A degraded EV battery may elevate the risk of thermal overload, increas …
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Jaguar: F-Pace

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The coolant pump can become damaged, resulting in a loss of coolant flow. This causes the engine to overheat quickly and coolant …
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Chrysler (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd.: Wrangler

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (CN)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (88 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Some vehicles are installed with incorrect high-voltage battery fuse fasteners, which may cause the fuse to overheat and fail, c …
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Chengdu Guangtong Automobile Co., Ltd.: Pure Electric City Bus

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (CN)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (24 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The burning speed of the drivers seat fabric does not meet the GB7258 standard, the inspection value is 97.2mm/min, and the …
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Man: Cityliner, Lion’s Coach, Skyliner, Tourliner

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The affected vehicles contain USB sockets located in the backrests of the passenger seats, which may have faulty soldering point …
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VW: ID.3

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The front passenger airbag may not be properly bolted, which can lead to a faulty deployment, increasing the risk of injury. Th …
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Motea, Tourtecs: Handlebar riser 20mm Tourtecs VR1 Alu Schwarz

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to the defective material, cracks may appear which can result in the handlebar risers breaking. This may lead to a loss of c …
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Opel: Grandland X

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to water infiltration, corrosion of the battery case can occur, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with th …
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Mercedes-Benz: C-class

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The rear spoiler may be properly bonded to the tailgate and could detach, creating a risk of injuries. The product does not comp …
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Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd.: S class

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (CN)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (34 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The airtightness of the front wall of some vehicles within the scope of this recall may not meet the requirements. In the case o …
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Jaguar Land Rover (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: Range Rover, New Range Rover Sport

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (CN)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (531 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A damaged or dislodged engine coolant pump drive belt can cause the engine to overheat rapidly, rupturing the coolant elbow. …
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Hyundai Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: SANTA FE (Santa FE)

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (CN)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (15812 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: When the vehicle continues to run with an engine failure (premature wear of the connecting rod bearings, etc.), it may stall, an …
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DS: DS7

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2022 (1760 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Faults in the drive battery cells can lead to overheating, smoke development and possibly fire …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: GLC

Publication (source): 25.05.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (54 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrect tightening torque of the wheel bolts and the brake bleeder screw can lead to unstable handling or loss of brake fluid. …
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CAN-AM: COMMANDER, MAVERICK, TRAXTER

Publication (source): 26.05.2023 (DE (KBA))

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (32 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: There is an increased risk of fire due to escaping fuel. …
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