Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 37

WINNEBAGO: TRAVATO

Publication (source): 11.09.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (8583 units affected)

Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY,EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend uni …
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NISSAN: ALTIMA, SENTRA

Publication (source): 11.09.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (153376 units affected)

Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera h …
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FORD,LINCOLN: EXPLORER, AVIATOR

Publication (source): 11.09.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2954 units affected)

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

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engi …
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HUMBAUR: HTK 754020

Publication (source): 11.09.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2008 – 31.12.2023 (91 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: During the tipping process, the weld seam on the tipper bearing can give way, causing the tipper body to slip from the vehicle. …
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NISSAN: ALTIMA, SENTRA

Publication (source): 11.09.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (14994 units affected)

Component(s): Visual System

Defect: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera wiring harness could be damaged by movement and vibrations. If this happens, the rearvi …
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: Model 253 (GLC), Model 206 (C-Class), Model 223 (S-Class), Model 463 (G-Class), Model 167 (GLS), Mod

Publication (source): 11.09.2023 (India)

Manufacturing period: 20.06.2021 – 16.03.2023 (1775 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: In the process, we have found that the fuel delivery module of the vehicle unfortunately might not meet specifications. As a res …
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DUCATI: undefined

Publication (source): 12.09.2023 (New Zealand)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: As a result of the continuous quality checks on the product, we have found a potential problem with the side stand fastening pla …
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Kia Corporation: K5 (DL3)

Publication (source): 12.09.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5 units affected)

Component(s): power train and others

Defect: During the EOP controller manufacturing process, a short circuit may have occurred due to microcracks in the internal elements, …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: GLC300

Publication (source): 12.09.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (11853 units affected)

Component(s): TRAILER HITCHES

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300 vehicles. The front tow eye may be inadequately threaded to the …
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SPARTAN FIRE,KME: GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, PANTHER, FC-94, PREDATOR

Publication (source): 12.09.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (659 units affected)

Component(s): PARKING BRAKE

Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, a …
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GENESIS: GV70, GV80

Publication (source): 12.09.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1345 units affected)

Component(s): Fuel Supply

Defect: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This cou …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: GLC

Publication (source): 13.09.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (161 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: If a window airbag is installed incorrectly, there may be an increased risk of injury if an accident occurs. …
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KENTUCKY TRAILER: XL-12

Publication (source): 13.09.2023 (United States)

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

Component(s): EQUIPMENT

Defect: Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 (KTSV) XL-12 trailers equipped with Carrier Transicold Supra …
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KUBOTA: M7132, M7152, M7172, M6121, M7133, M7153, M7173

Publication (source): 13.09.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2022 (683 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrect routing of the control line of the hydraulic trailer brake valve can tear, which can lead to an oil leak and possibly …
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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: SPRINTER

Publication (source): 13.09.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (20 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Limited load securing due to incorrect screwing of the partition wall. …
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: Model 297 (EQS)

Publication (source): 13.09.2023 (India)

Manufacturing period: 15.09.2022 – (2 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: In the process, we have found that the monitoring function of the high-voltage battery of the vehicle unfortunately might be imp …
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TOYOTA: TUNDRA HYBRID, TUNDRA

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (21781 units affected)

Component(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a sp …
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GILLIG: LOW FLOOR

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (223 units affected)

Component(s): POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Defect: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit buses. The driveshaft fasteners may have been improperly …
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Mercedes-Benz: C-Class

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Faulty welding between the fuel tank and the filler pipe can cause a fuel leak, creating a risk of fire. The product does not co …
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BMW.: iX1

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Damaged battery cells may cause a short circuit within a battery module due to an electrolyte leak. This can lead to a thermal o …
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Bmw: X5, X5M, X6, X6M, X7, XM

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The gas generator in knee airbag modules was not properly inserted into the air cushion, resulting in the cushion failing to unf …
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Mercedes- Benz: AMG GT 4-Door (Coupé)-Class, CLS, E-Class, E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The exit warning function, which warns car occupants not to open doors when traffic is approaching, may malfunction. This creat …
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Toyota: Proace City & Proace City BEV

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The telematics unit for e-Call may not work as required. The Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), the automatic callback func …
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Meat & Doria: Batterieadapter

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The product does not work as intended as the electricity supply from the battery will not be interrupted in the event of an acci …
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Mercedes-Benz: S-Class

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The fuse box of the engine compartment may be defective. High electrical currents could increase the temperature, creating a ris …
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Cadillac: BLS

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The propellant in the driver airbag can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident …
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KIA: STINGER

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (18224 units affected)

Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the hi …
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Jeep: Grand Cherokee

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The steering column intermediate shaft can detach from the U-joint, causing the steering control to fail, increasing the risk of …
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Jeep: Grand Cherokee

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The rear coil springs may be defective and can become detached while the vehicle is in motion, creating a risk of an accident. T …
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Toyota: GR86

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The rear combination lamp control circuit may be defective, leading to that he rear indicators and/or hazard lamps can stop work …
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Volvo: V60, S60, XC40

Publication (source): 14.09.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The O-ring used to seal the connections in the oil line has an inadequate diameter. This could lead to the O-ring twisting and t …
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BENTLEY: BENTAYGA

Publication (source): 15.09.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2015 – 31.12.2021 (440 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The fuel supply module may overheat and cause a fuel leak. There is a risk of fire if an ignition source is present. …
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OPEL: COMBO

Publication (source): 15.09.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2023 (21 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The electric parking brake wiring harness can rub against the underbody panel and become damaged, causing the electric parking b …
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FOREST RIVER: PALOMINO

Publication (source): 15.09.2023 (United States)

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

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Palomino hardside and softside truck campers. An unnecessary charge …
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AUDI: E-TRON, RS E-TRON

Publication (source): 15.09.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Insufficient sealing of the high-voltage battery can lead to moisture penetration. This can result in a vehicle fire. …
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PORSCHE: TAYCAN

Publication (source): 15.09.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (2382 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Insufficient sealing of the high-voltage battery can lead to moisture penetration. This can result in a vehicle fire. …
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Harley-Davidson Australia Pty Ltd : unknown

Publication (source): 15.09.2023 (Australia)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): unknown

Defect: The fastener may fracture, potentially allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to contact the rear tyre. …
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