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Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 45


TESLA: MODEL S, MODEL X
Publication (source): 06.11.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (159 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR,AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed w …
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GULF STREAM: CONQUEST, INDEPENDENCE, TRAILMASTER, FRIENDSHIP, AMERI-LITE
Publication (source): 06.11.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (90 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect: Gulf Stream Coach Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2024 Conquest, Independence, Trailmaster, Friendship, and Ameri-Lite, …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: GLC300
Publication (source): 06.11.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (7 units affected)
Component(s): VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD,STRUCTURE
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 vehicles. The front, rear, and fixed side windows may not be p …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: GT CLASS
Publication (source): 06.11.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (46 units affected)
Component(s): Structure
Defect: On certain vehicles, the center console could unlatch and cause the storage compartment to open in a crash. …
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BUICK,CHEVROLET: ENCORE GX, ENVISTA, TRAX
Publication (source): 06.11.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4412 units affected)
Component(s): Lights And Instruments
Defect: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel to display a black screen. If this happens, it could cr …
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WINNEBAGO: MICRO MINNIE
Publication (source): 06.11.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (59 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: On certain RV trailers, if the murphy bed is not latched properly in the down position and weight is added, it could raise unint …
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FERRARI: undefined
Publication (source): 07.11.2023 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Please note that on SF90 models, Stradale and Spider MY 2023. The replacement of the LH and RH turbocharger lubrication system …
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SPARTAN FIRE: GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, FC-94
Publication (source): 07.11.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (10 units affected)
Component(s): PARKING BRAKE
Defect: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and FC-94 emergency vehicl …
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MACK: MD
Publication (source): 07.11.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (74 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024 MD trucks. The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate from t …
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EVENFLO: TITAN 65
Publication (source): 07.11.2023 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS,CHILD SEAT
Defect: Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling one Titan 65 child seat. The child seat is missing the warning labels. As such, t …
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FORD: RANGER
Publication (source): 07.11.2023 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (60 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A broken cardan shaft can lead to damage to other components, including the fuel lines. …
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FORD: RANGER
Publication (source): 07.11.2023 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (2 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrectly bolted rear propeller shaft can come loose and damage adjacent systems, including fuel lines. …
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MACK: MD
Publication (source): 07.11.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): Steering
Defect: On one truck, the bolt that attaches the steering wheel may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the steering wheel co …
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ACURA,HONDA: MDX, TLX, ODYSSEY, PILOT, RIDGELINE
Publication (source): 08.11.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (29601 units affected)
Component(s): Engine
Defect: On certain vehicles equipped with a V6 engine, the connecting rod bearings could wear prematurely and become damaged. …
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VOLKSWAGEN: ID.4
Publication (source): 08.11.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2744 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: On certain vehicles, the material of the roller sunshade for the panoramic sunroof may not meet the flammability requirements of …
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UD Trucks,Quon.,Hino: 2PG-CD4BA, 2PG-CD4CA, 2PG-CD4EA, 2PG-CD4FA, 2PG-CD5AL, 2PG-CD5AL modified, 2PG-CD5BA, 2PG-CD5BL, 2PG-CD5BL modified, 2PG-CD5CA, 2PG-CD5CE, 2PG-CD5CL, 2PG-CD5CL Revision, 2PG-CD5DL, 2RG-CD5DL, 2PG-CD5EA, 2RG-CD5EA, 2PG-CD5EL, 2RG-CD5EL, 2PG-CD5FA, 2RG-CD5FA, 2PG-CD5FE, 2RG-CD5FE, 2PG-CD5FL, 2RG-CD5FL, 2DG-CF5AL, 2PG-CG4CA, 2PG-CG4CA modified, 2PG-CG4FA, 2PG-CG5BA, 2PG-CG5BA modified, 2PG-CG5BE, JNCMB02G4MU060426, JNCMBP0GXNU074926, 2PG-CW5DL, 2RG-CW5DL, 2PG-EK6DAD, 2PG-EW6DAH, 2DG-EW6EAH, 2DG-EW6ELH, 2DG-SW5FLVP, 2DG-HF5AL, 2DG-HZ5BL
Publication (source): 08.11.2023 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (22348 units affected)
Component(s): 2DG-HF5AL 2DG-HZ5BL
Defect: — …
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AUDI: undefined
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: On Audi A4, A5, Q3, Q7 and Q8 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, a weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the fro …
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Toyota: Highlander
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The lower front bumper cover can easily come off, resulting in that the engine skid plate and fender liners may also detach from …
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Can-am: Commander, Maverick Trail, Traxter
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The operator’s guide maintenance schedule section contains incorrect information regarding driven clutch pulley maintenance inte …
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ZONTES: ZT350-GK/X1/V1/R1/T/T1
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Two tubes through which hot oil flows between the radiator and the engine may come off, resulting in a major oil leak that can c …
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Dacia, Renault: DUSTER/ LOGAN III/ SANDERO III/ CLIO V CAPTUR II
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect welding of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank may lead to the release of gas into the passenger compartment, creat …
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CAN-AM: COMMANDER, MAVERICK TRAIL, TRAXTER
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2023 (51 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect information in the operating instructions regarding the maintenance intervals for the clutch discs can lead to damage …
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CITROEN: C4
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (503 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Limited E-Call function (Autonomous Telematics Control Unit (BTA)). In the worst case, this can lead to poor handling of the aut …
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FIAT: ULYSSE
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (2 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: There is an increased risk of fire due to a faulty high-voltage cable. …
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CHRYSLER: PACIFICA
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): Electrical
Defect: On one plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicle, the 12 V battery isolator post may not have been installed properly. As a result, there co …
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SUBARU: CROSSTREK, LEGACY, OUTBACK
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (12839 units affected)
Component(s): Electrical
Defect: On certain vehicles, water could enter the inhibitor switch and cause it to fail. If this happens, the backup lamps may not turn …
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SUBARU: CROSSTREK, FORESTER, IMPREZA, WRX
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (76 units affected)
Component(s): Powertrain
Defect: On certain vehicles, the front axle shafts may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft(s) could break a …
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JAYCO: WHITE HAWK TRAVEL TRAILER
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (16 units affected)
Component(s): Structure
Defect: On certain RV trailers, a window may be incorrectly marked as an emergency exit window. This could prevent or delay the occupant …
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FAW-Volkswagen Co., Ltd.: E-TRON GT
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (China [alternate])
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (51 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: There may be insufficient sealant between the high-voltage battery frame and battery cover of some affected vehicles. Over time, …
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SAIC General Motors Co., Ltd.: [XT4,|,XT5,|,
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (China [alternate])
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (14403 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The vehicles within the scope of this recall have poor moisture-proof performance of the fuel pump control module. After wading …
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Shanxi Chenggong Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd.: SCH5022
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (China [alternate])
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2035 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The cause of the defect of large pressure difference among battery cells in the battery pack is analysis of the quality problems …
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Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd.: Bentayga
Publication (source): 09.11.2023 (China [alternate])
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1177 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Under certain circumstances, such as in areas with higher temperatures and long-term use of poor quality fuel, it is possible th …
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HINO: undefined
Publication (source): 10.11.2023 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Hino Motors have advised HDL that a requirement exists to initiate a safety recall campaign on certain 300 series Hybrid Vehicle …
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DODGE: RAM
Publication (source): 10.11.2023 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2021 (34297 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The vehicle may roll away due to a faulty parking lock of the automated transmission. …
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IVECO: DAILY
Publication (source): 10.11.2023 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2022 (2 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The brake caliper mounting bolts on the rear axle are not tightened to the specified torque. …
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Honda: Honda 2BL-NC59, GB350, GB350 S
Publication (source): 10.11.2023 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (17151 units affected)
Component(s): (1) Braking light (rear stop switch), (2) Electrical device (bank angle sensor)
Defect: (1) Some rear stop switches lack durability due to inappropriate blending of waterproof grommet material. If the grommet cracks …
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Mitsubishi: 2KG-FV70GX, 2KG-FV70HJR, 2KG-FV70HYP, 2KG-FV70HZP, 2KG-FV74HJR, 2PG-FP74GG, 2PG-FP74GGR, 2PG-FP74HD, 2PG-FP74HDR, 2PG-FP74HER, 2PG-FP74HGR, 2PG-FS70HZ, 2PG-FS74GY, 2PG-FS74GZ, 2PG-FS74HY, 2PG-FS74HZ, 2PG-FS75GY, 2PG-FS75GZ, 2PG-FS75HY, 2PG-FS75HZ, 2PG-FU70GY, 2PG-FU70HY, 2PG-FU74GY, 2PG-FU74GZ, 2RG-FP74HDR, 2RG-FP74HER, 2RG-FP74HGR
Publication (source): 10.11.2023 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (13762 units affected)
Component(s): —
Defect: — …
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Subaru: Levorg, Forester, Legacy
Publication (source): 10.11.2023 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (95484 units affected)
Component(s): Exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR pressure sensor)
Defect: The EGR pressure sensor installed in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system did not have sufficient resistance to exhaust ga …
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Subaru: Crosstrek, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy
Publication (source): 10.11.2023 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (180 units affected)
Component(s): Power transmission unit (front drive shaft)
Defect: Some front drive shafts have cracks on the surface of the outer race due to improper heat treatment in the manufacturing process …
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Subaru: Levorg, Forester
Publication (source): 10.11.2023 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (13068 units affected)
Component(s): Power transmission device (inhibitor switch)
Defect: In the manufacturing process of inhibitor switches that detect the shift range position, the welding jig replacement standards w …
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NISSAN: undefined
Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a design error, should the driver’s seat be set in the position where the end stop feature on the lower rail (which limit …
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