Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 51

MERCEDES-BENZ: EQE350

Publication (source): 18.12.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (10 units affected)

Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350 vehicles equipped with comfort suspension. The headlights may …
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GREAT DANE: CHAMPION

Publication (source): 18.12.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (25 units affected)

Component(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect: Great Dane Trailers, (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2023 Champion trailers. The VINs on the certification label may be incor …
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SHEPARD: STEERING GEARS

Publication (source): 18.12.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (274 units affected)

Component(s): STEERING

Defect: R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. (R.H. Sheppard) is recalling certain steering gear assemblies, model numbers, HD94P, M100P, HD94S, M110P …
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TOYOTA: BZ4X

Publication (source): 18.12.2023 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 02.11.2021 – 07.08.2023 (2289 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On affected vehicles due to a programming error there is a possibility that a multi-information display used for warning and in …
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SMART: #1

Publication (source): 18.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Non-conforming CoCs, IVI-CoC data and type plates due to swapped type approval numbers (additional statuses). …
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FORD: MACH-E

Publication (source): 18.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2023 (3524 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Despite the recall being carried out, the battery main switch can still overheat and cause the contacts to deform. As a result, …
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ACURA,HONDA: ILX, MDX, NSX, RDX, RLX, TLX, ACCORD, ACCORD HYBRID, CIVIC, CLARITY, CR-V, FIT, HR-V, INSIGHT, ODYSSEY, PASSPORT, PILOT, RIDGELINE

Publication (source): 18.12.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (297836 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 and the c …
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Komatsu: ZAF-M283K, ZAF-M282K, ZAF-M284K, ZAF-M291

Publication (source): 18.12.2023 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1224 units affected)

Component(s): Electrical equipment (battery plug)

Defect: Inadequate design consideration for contact by operators, etc. with the battery plug of battery-powered fork lifts may cause the …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: undefined

Publication (source): 19.12.2023 (New Zealand)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: As part of our continuous product monitoring, we have found that the threaded connections of the oil pressure line on OM471 type …
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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: CITARO

Publication (source): 19.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2004 – 31.12.2022 (70 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The barriers on the articulated bus do not meet the requirements, which can result in injuries to passengers. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: GLE

Publication (source): 19.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021 (15 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Screw connection of the 12V ground point that does not meet the specification can come loose and lead to a fire hazard. …
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SEAT: TARRACO

Publication (source): 19.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2020 (121 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: If the airbag is triggered, the housing of the head airbag can be damaged. This can cause metal fragments to come loose, which c …
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Kia Corporation: Carnival (KA4)

Publication (source): 19.12.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (875 units affected)

Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.

Defect: Mixing of different specifications of the electrical wiring connector connected to the crankshaft position sensor may cause conn …
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VW: TOUAREG

Publication (source): 20.12.2023 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 17.08.2023 – 23.10.2023 (89 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame. …
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BMW: X5M, X6M, X3M, X3, X4, X5, 3 SERIES TOURING, M3, M3 TOURING

Publication (source): 20.12.2023 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 27.02.2023,03.03.2023,29.03.2023,30.03.2023,02.03.2023,17.03.2023,24.01.2023,01.02.2023 – 28.02.2023,03.03.2023,29.03.2023,14.04.2023,02.03.2023,17.03.2023,24.01.2023,01.02.2023 (26 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic …
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BMW: X3, X4

Publication (source): 20.12.2023 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 23.08.2023,30.08.2023 – 18.09.2023,25.09.2023 (46 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On affected vehicles the three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly. …
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SCHAEFFLER: 821019610, 821019710

Publication (source): 20.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2020 (255 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A crack in the pressed-in ball joint of the wishbone can lead to failure. This can impair the ability to steer the vehicle. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: G-KLASSE

Publication (source): 20.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2023 (414 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: If the rear axle gear housing does not meet the specification, it can crack and cause transmission oil to leak onto the road. In …
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LEXUS,TOYOTA: ES 250, ES 300H, ES 350, RX 350, RX 450H, AVALON, CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID, COROLLA, HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID, SIENNA

Publication (source): 20.12.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (99965 units affected)

Component(s): Airbag

Defect: On certain vehicles, a sensor for the occupant classification system (OCS) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, …
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TOYOTA: COROLLA CROSS

Publication (source): 20.12.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3812 units affected)

Component(s): Airbag

Defect: On certain vehicles, the inspection completed by a Toyota dealer during recall SRC RF0 (Transport Canada recall 2023-311) may no …
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Sichuan Bus Manufacturing Co., Ltd.: city bus

Publication (source): 20.12.2023 (China [alternate])

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (24 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Cracks were found in the rectangular steel tubes of the grille chassis near the rear suspension on both sides of the frame …
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FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.: bZ

Publication (source): 20.12.2023 (China [alternate])

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (936 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to insufficient consideration of the design working conditions and imperfect battery management controller procedures, when …
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Ford: undefined

Publication (source): 20.12.2023 (Ireland)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (222 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Henry Ford & Son Limited is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain Ford Kuga model vehicles. A safety issue has …
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Mercedes Benz: S-Class

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The support surface of the screw connection for the spring link on the integral subframe may be inadequate, which could impair t …
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Dunlop: Sportmax Roadsmart III

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A manufacturing defect could lead to a tread separation. This could lead to the loss of control over the motorcycle, increasing …
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Opel, Peugeot: ASTRA-L (OV512) , 308 V3 (P512)

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The software for the communication of immobilisation data between the MCU (Motor Control Unit) and the BCM (Body Control Module) …
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Peugeot: 208

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A fastening clip on the windscreen pillar trim could be rotated by 180°. As a result, when the curtain airbag is deployed, the t …
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Bmw: 3 series, 2 series, X3, X4

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The screw connection of the servo unit on the gear rack casing of the steering system may be faulty. This could cause the steeri …
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Jaguar: F-PACE (X761)

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Following a software problem with the powertrain control module (PCM), it is possible that the internal combustion engine will n …
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Tesla: Model S, Model X

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The vehicle may have been equipped with an incorrect driver airbag during servicing to retrofit an alternative steering wheel. A …
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Toyota: Proace City

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to an error in the specific calibration software of the electronicengine control unit (ECU), an incorrect value may be given …
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Citroen, DS: C3, C4, DS3, DS4, DS5

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The structure of the inflator in the front driver and passenger airbags can deteriorate. If the airbag deploys, it could result …
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Ford: Kuga

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The steering wheel may no longer return to the middle position due to a loosened pin in the steering box that can cause the pini …
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Volvo: XC90

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The second row seat belt buckle may have not been tightened to the correct torque. As a result, the seat belt may not provide su …
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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: ACTROS, AROCS

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (210 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The leaf spring fastening screws at the front were tightened with significantly too little torque. There is a risk of components …
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PEUGEOT: 208

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (515 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The attachment of the A-pillar trim may be faulty, which could cause it to come off and hit people if the airbag is deployed. …
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DUNLOP: SPORTMAX ROADSMART III

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to possible tire tread separation, there is an increased risk of loss of control. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: ACTROS, AROCS

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (3 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The frame screws in the front frame area were tightened with significantly too little torque. There is a risk of components bein …
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BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: BMW i5 eDrive40, BMW i5 M60 xDrive

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1587 units affected)

Component(s): Ride and Interior Others

Defect: receiving set audio module software in error vehicle Driving middle 'pedestrian A warning sound not happening won't numb …
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Tesla Korea Limited: Model 3

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (9914 units affected)

Component(s): Prime Mover (Power Generator) Others

Defect: The recall is due to the possibility that a failure may occur in the semiconductor device of the inverter due to defective manuf …
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Honda Korea Co., Ltd.: ACCORD, ACCORD HYBRID

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (730 units affected)

Component(s): Indoor safety device, etc.

Defect: seat belt assembly procedure middle seat belt of pretensioner quick connector and wire plate fixed Rivet missing As it is assemb …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: EQE 350+

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2 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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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: GLE 350 e 4MATIC, GLE 400 e 4MATIC, GLE 350 e 4MATIC Coupe

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2060 units affected)

Component(s): brake system etc.

Defect: automobile stability Control device (ESP) software in error Due specific Conditions, e.g. rainy weather city electric car mode ( …
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GM Korea Co., Ltd.: Cadillac CT4, Cadillac CT5

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (112 units affected)

Component(s): Prime Mover (Power Generator) Others

Defect: ECM calibration interior of code in error Due, specific under conditions Jeonghwa-yong catalyst OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) In re …
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Fiat: undefined

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (Ireland)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (400 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Gowan Distributors Limited (Fiat Ireland) is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain Fiat Doblo model vehicles. A sa …
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Citroen: undefined

Publication (source): 21.12.2023 (Ireland)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1.218 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Gowan Distributors Limited (Citroën Ireland) is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain Citroen Berlingo model vehicles…
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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: TOURISMO

Publication (source): 22.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (99 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The design cover of the roof-mounted air conditioning system can detach from the vehicle and enter the traffic area. …
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