Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 46

KIA: OPTIMA

Publication (source): 29.09.2023,13.11.2023 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 04.12.2015 – 13.09.2018 (610 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Certain engines may have been produced with conditions that can cause premature wear of the connecting rod bearings …
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JAYCO: WHITE HAWK

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (168 units affected)

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

Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Jayco White Hawk travel trailers. A window may be incorrectly marked as an e …
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ACURA,HONDA: TLX, ODYSSEY, MDX, RIDGELINE, PILOT

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: 05.02.2014,09.04.2018,03.06.2016,06.05.2016,10.05.2016,09.06.2018 – n.a. (248999 units affected)

Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 a …
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VOLKSWAGEN: ID.4

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (23883 units affected)

Component(s): STRUCTURE

Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The interior sunshade for the pano …
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SUBARU: OUTBACK, LEGACY, CROSSTREK, FORESTER

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: 17.03.2021,18.03.2021,08.02.2021,26.07.2021 – n.a. (95830 units affected)

Component(s): POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. …
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HINO: NJ7A, NV7A, NE7B, NV7B, NJ7B, NE7A

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (985 units affected)

Component(s): POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Defect: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Hino NE7A, NE7B, NJ7A, NJ7B, NV7A, and NV7B vehicles equipp …
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CHRYSLER: PACIFICA

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (32 units affected)

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

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. An electrical short may oc …
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FORD: F-350 SD, F-550 SD, F-600 SD, F-450 SD

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (13 units affected)

Component(s): POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS,WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Defect: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles. The fasteners for th …
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SUBARU: WRX, IMPREZA, CROSSTREK, FORESTER

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: 01.09.2023,06.09.2023,05.09.2023,04.09.2023 – n.a. (3732 units affected)

Component(s): POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The f …
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TOYOTA: GR86

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 17.03.2022 – 12.04.2022 (67 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Affected vehicles have an inappropriate design of the control circuit of the rear combination lamp and the voltage applied to th …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: C-KLASSE, EQE, GLC

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (45 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrectly bonded front, rear and fixed side windows can come loose and endanger following traffic. In the event of an accident …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (329 units affected)

Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.

Defect: Due to an error in the production process, the fixing clip for the starter/generator wiring may not be properly fixed and may in …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe, AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe, C 200 Coupe, C 200 Convertible, C 300, C 300 4MATIC, E 250, S 450 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, S 580 e 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+, AMG GT 43 4MATIC+

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (9528 units affected)

Component(s): fuel system, etc.

Defect: fuel Pump interior of impeller Durable Because it's not enough work middle to be transformed number There is, by teeth Becau …
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FORD: F-550 SUPER DUTY

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)

Component(s): Wheels

Defect: On one incomplete vehicle equipped with dual rear wheels, the front wheel hub extenders may not have been properly installed. As …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+

Publication (source): 13.11.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)

Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.

Defect: specific In the situation Overvoltage peak) occurred case high voltage battery with controller monitoring Device Between connect …
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NOVA BUS: LFS

Publication (source): 14.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (718 units affected)

Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2023 LFS transit buses equipped with a directional foot switch. The tur …
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TRIPLE E RV: WONDER

Publication (source): 14.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (37 units affected)

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Triple E Wonder W24RTB, W24RL, and W24FTB motorhomes. …
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THOR MOTOR COACH: SCOPE, RIZE

Publication (source): 14.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2295 units affected)

Component(s): EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thor Rize and Scope motorhomes. The solar panel frame may fracture around …
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XOS: SA01, SV05

Publication (source): 14.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (242 units affected)

Component(s): PARKING BRAKE

Defect: Xos, Inc (Xos) is recalling certain 2021-2022 SV05 and 2021 SA01 vehicles. The bolts and brackets connecting the hardware to th …
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NOVA BUS: LFS, LFS ARTIC

Publication (source): 14.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (339 units affected)

Component(s): EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The brackets retaining the Mobile …
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PREVOST: X3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP, H3-45, X3-45 VIP ENTERTAINER

Publication (source): 14.11.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (204 units affected)

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2024 H3-45, 2023-2024 H3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, and 2023 …
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FORD: FIESTA

Publication (source): 14.11.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (36 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to a faulty instrument cluster, the maximum speed is not displayed correctly. …
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HONDA: CR-V, ODYSSEY

Publication (source): 14.11.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2019 (47 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: If the width of the belt buckle channel in the belt whip does not correspond to the specification, this can cause the release bu …
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TRIUMPH: ROCKET III

Publication (source): 14.11.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2023 (2361 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The rear 12.7 mm master brake cylinder can be functionally impaired by air from the brake fluid after the motorcycle has been st …
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LEISURE TRAVEL VANS: WONDER

Publication (source): 14.11.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (9 units affected)

Component(s): Electrical

Defect: On a small number of motorhomes, the 120 V wiring to the roof air conditioner could be damaged by contact with the roof frame. T …
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NOVA BUS: LFS

Publication (source): 14.11.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (144 units affected)

Component(s): Lights And Instruments

Defect: On certain buses, a wiring problem with the floor-mounted turn signal switch may cause the turn signals not to work. …
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FORD: PUMA ST

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 01.02.2023 – 19.06.2023 (144 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Certain vehicles are equipped with tires which do not meet the Rolling Road Resistance as required to support emissions and Co2 …
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OPEL: ASTRA L

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (841 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Communication problem between engine and body control unit leads to incorrect interpretation of immobilizer data. As a result, t …
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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: E-ECONIC

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (13 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The speed limit when using the refuse collection vehicle's step plate only works to a limited extent. …
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PEUGEOT: 308

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (68 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Communication problem between engine and body control unit leads to incorrect interpretation of immobilizer data. As a result, t …
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TOYOTA: PROACE, PROACE VERSO, PROACE CITY, PROACE CITY VERSO

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 (5997 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrect calibration of the urea pump diagnosis in the engine control unit means that the driver is not warned when the SCR cat …
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VW: AMAROK

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (2 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Inadequate screw connection of the cardan shaft can lead to loss of drive. …
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VOLVO: VN, VNM, VNRHD

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (118 units affected)

Component(s): Seats And Restraints

Defect: On certain trucks equipped with an optional passenger-side bench seat, the seat may not be properly attached to the floor. As a …
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GENESIS: G80

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (94 units affected)

Component(s): Lights And Instruments

Defect: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the lower beam headlamps not to turn on as it becomes dark outside if the mu …
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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.: e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (73 units affected)

Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.

Defect: Moisture may enter the high-voltage batteries of some vehicles produced/imported during a certain period, and in this case, the …
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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.: Golf 8 2.0 TDI, ID.4 82kWh PRO, Tiguan Allspace, Touareg 3 3.0 TDI, Q4 e-tron 40

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (8 units affected)

Component(s): lighting system, etc.

Defect: specific period during produced/imported part of the vehicle trunk inside mounted safety tripod manufacturing in process in erro …
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Mercedes-Benz: 3DA-177012, 2PG-FS70HZ, G500d, 3DA-177012M, -177084-, 3DA-177112, 3DA-247012, 3DA-247012M, 3DA-118312M, 3DA-118612M

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (14196 units affected)

Component(s): Prime mover (engine control unit control program)

Defect: Due to an inappropriate control program for cooling the AdBlue injection system in the engine control unit, if the vehicle is pa …
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Australasian Motorcycle & Scooter Distribution Group: unknown

Publication (source): 15.11.2023 (Australia)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): unknown

Defect: The bikes do not meet the mandatory standard for quad bikes and general use quad bikes.The quad bikes are missing the required w …
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BMW: 5 SERIES SALOON, 7 SERIES SALOON

Publication (source): 16.11.2023 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 19.06.2023,06.07.2022 – 06.09.2023,07.09.2023 (936 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection may have been insufficiently fastened during production which may resu …
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CITROEN, DS: C3 / DS3

Publication (source): 16.11.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The propellant in the driver and passenger airbags can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. If the airba …
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Tesla: Model X, Model S

Publication (source): 16.11.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The front seat belt may not be properly attached to the pre-tensioner anchor and may not function properly in the event of a col …
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VW: ID.4

Publication (source): 16.11.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The bolts on the upper universal joint may become damaged. This can affect the vehicle’s steering, increasing the risk of an acc …
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Opel: Grandland X

Publication (source): 16.11.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The wheel bolts may have been tightened with insufficient torque, leading to vibrations, which could cause the wheels to detach, …
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Cupra: Formentor, Leon

Publication (source): 16.11.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The engine mounts can break. This affects the stability of driving, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply …
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON: CVO STREET GLIDE, CVO ROAD GLIDE

Publication (source): 16.11.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The rear brake line may come into contact with the exhaust system and become damaged, reducing braking performance and increasin …
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Ford: Ranger

Publication (source): 16.11.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to a faulty installation, the shaft may fail and break in or near the transfer box. This could cause damage to the adjacent …
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ENTEGRA COACH,JAYCO: EMBLEM, VISION, VISION XL, ALANTE MOTORHOME, PRECEPT MOTORHOME, PRECEPT PRESTIGE MOTORHOME

Publication (source): 16.11.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (18 units affected)

Component(s): Lights And Instruments

Defect: On certain motorhomes, the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) module may have been damaged by moisture during vehicle assembly. As …
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BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: M 1000 R, R 1250 RS

Publication (source): 16.11.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (141 units affected)

Component(s): lighting system, etc.

Defect: An error in the lighting device software setting has been confirmed, and this is a recall due to the possibility that it may not …
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CITROEN: JUMPER