Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 52

MERCEDES-BENZ: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500

Publication (source): 26.12.2023 (United States)

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

Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The connection between the propeller s …
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HALDEX: INVERSION VALVE

Publication (source): 26.12.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4717 units affected)

Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Defect: Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems (Haldex) is recalling certain inversion valves. Please see the attached 573 Defect report for …
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CAREFREE: CAREFREE

Publication (source): 26.12.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (8115 units affected)

Component(s): EQUIPMENT

Defect: Carefree Of Colorado (Carefree) is recalling certain Freestyle Gearbox Housing part number: 015933-001. The gearbox may develop …
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KIA: SORENTO

Publication (source): 26.12.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (79812 units affected)

Component(s): ENGINE

Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. …
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NISSAN: ALTIMA

Publication (source): 26.12.2023 (United States)

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

Component(s): STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic power steeri …
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Kia Corporation: Stinger (CK)

Publication (source): 26.12.2023 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (10069 units affected)

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

Defect: Recall due to the possibility that in some vehicles equipped with the Theta 2 2.0 FR T-GDI engine, high pressure is continuously …
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Subaru Automobile (China) Co., Ltd.: Aohu, Forestman

Publication (source): 26.12.2023 (China [alternate])

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (11 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: During the manufacturing process of the front drive shaft, some universal joint outer races may have surface cracks and reduced …
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GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.: Wilanda, Highlander

Publication (source): 26.12.2023 (China [alternate])

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

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Since there is no electric shock warning label attached to the rear drive motor of the hybrid system, it does not meet the requi …
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Mercedes-Benz (China) Auto Sales Co., Ltd.: GLE SUV

Publication (source): 26.12.2023 (China [alternate])

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1359 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to deviations in the development process of the ESP control unit software, when driving with pure electric drive in wet and …
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Zhejiang Jisheng Motor Vehicle Co., Ltd.: Harley-Davidson X

Publication (source): 26.12.2023 (China [alternate])

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (210 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The design interference of the oil level sensor seal at the bottom of the fuel tank is too small and fails to form sufficient in …
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HYUNDAI: KONA

Publication (source): 27.12.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (10984 units affected)

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

Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engin …
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FREIGHTLINER: M2

Publication (source): 27.12.2023 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1314 units affected)

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

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class vehicles. The vehicle may be …
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BMW: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, M3, M4, M8, X3, X4, X5, X6, X3M, X4M, X5M, X6M, Z4

Publication (source): 27.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (139 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to transmission oil penetrating the transmission control unit, the transmission and the drive wheels may become blocked. …
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OPEL: ASTRA

Publication (source): 27.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022 (1011 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: There is a possibility that the cruise control with distance control cannot be activated and the emergency brake assistant inter …
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MACK: ANTHEM, TERRAPRO

Publication (source): 27.12.2023 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (21 units affected)

Component(s): Steering

Defect: On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause …
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TOYOTA: SUPRA

Publication (source): 28.12.2023 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (1 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrectly manufactured control unit housings can lead to a blockage of the transmission due to the penetration of transmission …
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