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Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 23


DUCATI: PANIGALE V2
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.01.2023 (41 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Error in the calibration of the instrument panel photodiode that controls activation and deactivation in automatic mode of the D
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VOLVO: VNRE
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (243 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNR Electric vehicles. The power cables that connect t
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MERCEDES-BENZ: EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, AMG EQE
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (8281 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS 450, AMG EQS, EQS 580, and 2023 AMG EQE vehicles. A software
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MACK: LRBE
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (47 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LR battery electric trucks. The power cables that connect to the windsc
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AUTOCAR: XPEDITOR, LEGEND
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (10894 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning
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ENTEGRA COACH,JAYCO: ETHOS, SWIFT
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (26 units affected)
Component(s): Structure
Defect: On certain motorhomes, the solar panel could separate from the roof while driving. Safety Risk: A solar panel that detaches
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TRIPLE E RV,TRIPLE E: WONDER, UNITY
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (24 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2023 Unity U24MBL and Wonder W24MBL motorhomes. The cable that c
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JAYCO,ENTEGRA: SWIFT LI, ETHOS LI, ETHOS, SWIFT
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (103 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023 Jayco Swift, Swift LI, Entegra Ethos, and Ethos LI recreational vehicles. The sol
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VOLVO: VNL, VHD
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (29 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING,AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats.
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FORD: TRANSIT
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (CA)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: On a small number of vehicles modified by Crew Chief Conversions, a fuel hose on the generator may not be properly secured and c
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HYUNDAI: KONA OS EV
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (UK)
Manufacturing period: 17.06.2020 – 02.09.2020 (1121 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Subject vehicles may experience a loss of coolant within the electronic power control unit.
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VW: CADDY
Publication (source): 05.06.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (4 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Damage to the seat belt straps can lead to tearing.
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PIERCE: LADDER AND PLATFORM
Publication (source): 06.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Ascendant 107′ Aerials and 110′ Platforms mounted on single rear ax
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TIFFIN: PHAETON, ZEPHYR, ALLEGRO BUS
Publication (source): 06.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (450 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes. A fuse will trip d
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TOYOTA: AYGO X
Publication (source): 06.06.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (68 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The wrong brake pedal may have been installed. This can lead to insufficient clearance between the brake and clutch pedals. When
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L’AIR CAMPER: LION 1300, LION 4500, TRILLIUM HERITAGE 1300, TRILLIUM HERITAGE 4500
Publication (source): 06.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (24 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Defect: Imagine Fiberglass Products Inc. (IFP) is recalling certain 2021-2023 L’Air Trillium Heritage 1300/4500, and Lion 1300/4500 trav
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JAGUAR: F-PACE
Publication (source): 06.06.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2023 (581 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the coolant pump drive belt breaks, the pump will fail. This can break the plastic elbow of the refrigerant circuit line. As
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VW: PASSAT, POLO, T5
Publication (source): 06.06.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2007 – 31.12.2010 (42 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the airbag is deployed, a fault in the gas generator of the driver's airbag can lead to uncontrolled deployment and the l
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WEY: COFFEE 01
Publication (source): 06.06.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (843 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: An internal algorithm in the e-call controller converts negative longitudes into absolute values, resulting in incorrect locatio
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PEUGEOT: undefined
Publication (source): 07.06.2023 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Our manufacturer has asked us to inspect and apply anti-corrosion protection wax to the lower traction battery support.
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CITROEN: undefined
Publication (source): 07.06.2023 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Our manufacturer has asked us to inspect and apply anti-corrosion protection wax to the lower traction battery support.
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KIA: SPORTAGE
Publication (source): 07.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (98944 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and caus
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OPEL: COMBO, CORSA, MOKKA, VIVARO, ZAFIRA
Publication (source): 07.06.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2022 (53145 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A fault in the air conditioning compressor can cause the drive to switch off.
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Porsche Korea Co., Ltd.: Panamera, Cayenne, Macan, 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman
Publication (source): 07.06.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 01.02.2014 – 27.09.2021 (5 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Interior Others
Defect: dashboard of software by error brake of vacuum pump breakdown city automobile and of auto parts performance and to standard abou
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BMW: IX
Publication (source): 07.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (11180 units affected)
Component(s): VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles. The driver may unintentionally
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BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: BMW X5 3.0d, BMW X5 3.0si, BMW X5 4.8i, BMW X5 xDrive30d, BMW X5 xDrive35i, BMW X5 xDrive40d, BMW X6 40i xDrive, BMW X6 M, BMW X6 xDrive30d, BMW X6 xDrive35i, BMW X6 xDrive50i
Publication (source): 07.06.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 03.08.2007 – 08.03.2014 (15 units affected)
Component(s): Indoor safety device, etc.
Defect: air bag of the inflator due to manufacturing defects Because the vehicle High temperature humid in the area long term would have
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Porsche Korea Co., Ltd.: Macan
Publication (source): 07.06.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 12.10.2021 – 04.05.2023 (1 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Interior Others
Defect: If the brake vacuum pump malfunctions due to a software error in the instrument panel, it may not be displayed as an identificat
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JEEP: GRAND CHEROKEE
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (331401 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The rea
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Toyota: Proace City
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The loading capacity of the rear tyres is lower than its maximum permitted load. This could lead to a loss of control over the v
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CITROEN, DS, Peugeot: C5 AIRCROSS (C84)/ DS7 CROSSBACK (X74)/ 3008 V2 (P84)/ 508 V2 (R823 EUROPE)
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Water infiltration can cause corrosion in the battery housing, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Reg
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VW: Caddy, Caddy Maxi
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The seat belts may have been damaged during production, which can reduce their strength in the event of an accident, increasing
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NISSAN,INFINITI: SEAT CUSHION FRAME
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (78 units affected)
Component(s): SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain driver-side powered seat cushion frames, with part numbers 873516RD0A,
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Kubota: Tractors M6-122, M6-132 and M6-142
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The brake rotor may be worn down due to insufficient lubrication. This can lead to malfunctioning of the brakes and create a ris
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Kia Corporation: Ray (TAM PE2), Seltos (SP2 PE), Sportage (NQ5), Sportage Hybrid (NQ5 HEV), Niro (SG2 HEV), K8 (GL3)
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 19.07.2022 – 03.03.2023 (48 units affected)
Component(s): Other Devices Other
Defect: dashboard boot software setting by error Because Early boot city dashboard image boot by failure intermittently bulletin board i
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Stellantis Korea Co., Ltd.: 2021-2023 Zip Grand Cherokee L
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (KR)
Manufacturing period: 25.06.2021 – 30.01.2023 (1 units affected)
Component(s): steering gear guitar
Defect: During the production of the steering intermediate shaft, due to poor assembly, the steering gear and the connecting part at the
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JEEP,RAM: GRAND CHEROKEE, 1500
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (80629 units affected)
Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Die
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Peugeot: 3008, 508
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The traction battery can overheat due to faulty monitoring software and catch fire. The product does not comply with the Regula
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Bentley: Flying Spur
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The rear seat entertainment screens, behind the front seats, may not be correctly attached and can come lose in case of an accid
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Mercedes-Benz: GLC-class
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The wheel and/or brake vent screws may not be tightened with sufficient torque and can come off completely when the vehicle is i
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VW: CADDY
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (193 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Dents or cracks in the summer tires can lead to a gradual or sudden loss of pressure, which limits driving stability.
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Kawasaki: unknown
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): unknown
Defect: This accessory is non-compliant and does not meet the safety specifications of Australian Design Rule 8/01 – Safety Glazing Mate
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Navico Australia Pty Ltd : Golf
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): unknown
Defect: A manufacturing fault in the battery could cause a short circuit.
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Kincrome Australia Pty. Ltd.: unknown
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): unknown
Defect: The product does not comply with the mandatory standard for trolley jacks.Warning notice labelling does not include the full key
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Kincrome Australia Pty. Ltd.: unknown
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): unknown
Defect: The product does not comply with the mandatory standard for trolley jacks.Warning notice labelling does not include the full key
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Mitsubishi: Eclipse
Publication (source): 08.06.2023 (AU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): unknown
Defect: The product was sold without the warning information that is required for products containing button/coin batteries.
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AUTOCAR: LEGEND
Publication (source): 09.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (39 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING:COLUMN
Defect: Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering column shaft may not have been proper
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HYUNDAI: KONA, SANTA FE
Publication (source): 09.06.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (1701 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The automated transmission may not function properly.
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FERRARI: 296 GTB, 296 GTS
Publication (source): 09.06.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2023 (286 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Contact between the fuel tank connection pipe and the HV battery cover can lead to corrosion to the point of pitting. Fuel can t
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MOTEA: CRAFTRIDE APE-HANGER LENKER
Publication (source): 09.06.2023 (DE (KBA))
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2022 (469 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Cracks in the welds on the handlebars can lead to steering failure and the risk of falling.
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ALTEC: TG-124S
Publication (source): 09.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (153 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 TG-124S trailers. The axle U-bolts that secure the leaf springs m
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HYUNDAI: PALISADE
Publication (source): 09.06.2023 (US)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (322 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Palisade vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned
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IVECO: undefined
Publication (source): 12.06.2023 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a manufacturing issue, the steering rack bolts may become loose or separate. This could result in a loss of steering cont
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IVECO: undefined
Publication (source): 12.06.2023 (NZ)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a manufacturing issue, the cab tilt cylinder pin may have been incorrectly welded and could detach from the bracket when
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