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Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 39


SEAT: ALHAMBRA, ATECA, IBIZA, LEON, TOLEDO
Publication (source): 25.09.2023 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2012 – 31.12.2017 (6274 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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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.: ID.4
Publication (source): 25.09.2023 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): steering gear guitar
Defect: There may be a software error in the driver assistance advanced steering system installed in some vehicles produced/imported dur …
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Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd.: New-County (CS)
Publication (source): 25.09.2023 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (90 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Interior Others
Defect: Recall due to the possibility that the seat belts on the folding seats of the New-County (CS) 11-passenger limousine vehicle may …
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HYUNDAI: KONA
Publication (source): 25.09.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2354 units affected)
Component(s): SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear se …
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HYUNDAI: VERACRUZ, TUCSON, SONATA HYBRID, SANTA FE, AZERA, ELANTRA, GENESIS COUPE, VELOSTER, ACCENT, SANTA FE SPORT, EQUUS, TUCSON FUEL CELL, ELANTRA COUPE
Publication (source): 25.09.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1642551 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, V …
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ALLIANCE RV: PARADIGM
Publication (source): 25.09.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (12 units affected)
Component(s): Brakes
Defect: On certain RV trailers, the emergency trailer breakaway switch may not have been wired correctly. As a result, the trailer brake …
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Hansom Bike Co., Ltd.: BENNET125(ZSSR125)
Publication (source): 25.09.2023 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1062 units affected)
Component(s): body/chassis etc.
Defect: When measuring the specifications, specifications that were different from the actual specifications were reported due to a meas …
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KIA: undefined
Publication (source): 26.09.2023 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Defective Carpet Mat (Drivers side only) Recall …
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KIA: FORTE, SPORTAGE, BORREGO, RONDO, SORENTO, OPTIMA, RIO, SOUL, OPTIMA HYBRID, CADENZA, K900, FORTE KOUP
Publication (source): 26.09.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1730192 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2 …
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KIA: BORREGO, CADENZA, FORTE, FORTE KOUP, K900, OPTIMA, RIO, RONDO, SORENTO, SOUL, SPORTAGE
Publication (source): 26.09.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (276225 units affected)
Component(s): Brakes
Defect: On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit. …
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GOODRIDE: ST 200
Publication (source): 26.09.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (19808 units affected)
Component(s): TIRES:SIDEWALL
Defect: Dexter Axle Company (Dexter Axle) is recalling certain Goodride ST 200 tire and wheel assemblies with size: ST235/80R16 LRE tire …
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TOYOTA: GR86
Publication (source): 26.09.2023 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (140 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a design flaw in the taillight control circuit, the voltage may be too low, which may result in failure of the rear hazar …
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Honda: unknown
Publication (source): 26.09.2023 (Australia)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): unknown
Defect: A mechanical defect in the actuator link rod in the engine may not allow the boat to shift out of forward gear. …
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SKODA: FABIA
Publication (source): 27.09.2023 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (11062 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Production deviations can cause the passenger airbag to rupture or not function properly if deployed. …
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OPEL: COMBO, CORSA, MOKKA
Publication (source): 27.09.2023 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (12431 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect configuration of the battery control unit can lead to erroneous data, which can lead to a loss of traction. …
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PETERBILT: 567, 579
Publication (source): 27.09.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (11 units affected)
Component(s): Fuel Supply
Defect: On certain trucks that have the air tank mounted behind the fuel tank, the U-bolts that attach the air tank to the side of the f …
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Kia Corporation: Soul EV (PS EV)
Publication (source): 27.09.2023 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4765 units affected)
Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.
Defect: Excessive abnormal precipitates inside the high-voltage battery may cause a short circuit between the anode and cathode, and in …
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: Model 223 (S-Class)
Publication (source): 27.09.2023 (India)
Manufacturing period: 23.04.2020 – 18.08.2022 (18 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: In the process, we have found that a bolt connection in the engine compartment main fuse box of the vehicle unfortunately might …
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Polaris: unknown
Publication (source): 27.09.2023 (Australia)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): unknown
Defect: The steering rack may fail during operation, which may cause a loss of steering control. …
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SKODA: undefined
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A manufacturing fault occurred in the front passenger airbag unit of Škoda Fabia vehicles from a limited production period. Ther …
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Moto Guzzi: V100 Mandello (Aviazione Navale)
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The shock absorber may be faulty, which can cause it to break and detach from its mounting point, resulting in a loss of vehicl …
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Land Rover: Discovery
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Corrosion in the locking system of the rear doors can cause them to unlock unintentionally, without an indication on the instrum …
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Mitsubishi Fuso: Canter
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The leaf springs may be faulty. Individual leaves of the lower spring assembly on axle 2 may break, increasing the risk of an ac …
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Bentley: Bentayga
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The engine fuel supply module may overheat and cause a fuel leak, creating a risk of a fire. The product does not comply with t …
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Kia: Ceed (CD 5Door), XCeed (CUV), Proceed (Shooting Brake), Ceed SW (Sportwagon), Sportage (QLe)
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A faulty filter inside the tandem pump can cause insufficient oil supply and failure to generate vacuum pressure. This can affec …
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Mercedes-Benz: Sprinter
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The wheel rims may be faulty which could lead to a loss of vehicle control, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not …
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Toyota: Proace & Proace Verso
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The high-pressure fuel pump and the timing belt of the engine may malfunction, which can lead to an engine breakdown/stalling wh …
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Hyundai: i40, Kona
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The oil supply to the engine may be interrupted, causing sudden damage to the engine. Moreover, the brake booster may fail, whic …
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RAM: 1500, 2500, 3500
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (272911 units affected)
Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2 …
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Skoda: Fabia
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The front airbags may be faulty and malfunction if activated, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. The product does n …
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Iveco: S-Way, X-Way
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The drive shaft may detach, creating a risk of an accident, injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the a …
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RAM: 1500, 2500, 3500
Publication (source): 28.09.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (64913 units affected)
Component(s): Visual System
Defect: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations …
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RENAULT: undefined
Publication (source): 29.09.2023 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: We have been made aware of a manufacturer’s defect relating to the bonnet, creating the possibility that the bonnet inner lining …
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MCLAREN: undefined
Publication (source): 29.09.2023 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: McLaren has determined that there is a risk of a potential coolant leak in a radiator joint – in particular during dynamic drivi …
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IVECO: undefined
Publication (source): 29.09.2023 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING LEVER BRACKET …
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MULTIPLEX: HC RELAY CARD
Publication (source): 29.09.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (124 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect: Firefly Integration, LLC (Firefly) is recalling certain Multiplex HC Relay Cards with part number, 70516J. The relays may be da …
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DIAMOND C TRAILERS: FMAX, SDX, PX
Publication (source): 29.09.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2523 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Defect: Diamond C Trailer MFG. (Diamond C) is recalling certain 2023-2024 FMAX, SDX, and PX trailers equipped with a spare tire winch. …
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FOREST RIVER: SALEM, WILDWOOD
Publication (source): 29.09.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (6 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a se …
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AUTOCAR: XPEDITOR
Publication (source): 29.09.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1131 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The steering column shaft pinch bolt may not hav …
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COACHMEN: BROOKSTONE
Publication (source): 29.09.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): Electrical
Defect: On one RV Trailer, an incorrect fuse may have been installed into the power distribution center. As a result, the wiring could …
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NISSAN: ARIYA
Publication (source): 29.09.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (9813 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may detect a short circuit …
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