Carwatch Weekly 2024 CW 02

MARION BODY WORKS: SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR

Publication (source): 08.01.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2 units affected)

Component(s): PARKING BRAKE

Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Spartan Fire MetroStar vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay par …
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LAND ROVER: RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER SPORT

Publication (source): 08.01.2024 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 03.10.2023 – 13.10.2023 (4 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On affected vehicles there is concern that the structural adhesive applied to the bodyshell has been mis-applied. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: ACTROS, AROCS

Publication (source): 08.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (2322 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A faulty exhaust gas turbocharger oil pressure line can cause engine oil to escape and, as a result, to increase the risk of fir …
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Ford Sales Service Korea: 2020-2023 Mustang

Publication (source): 08.01.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2156 units affected)

Component(s): brake system etc.

Defect: Recall due to the possibility that an incorrect brake fluid level sensor software setting may cause an accident due to no warnin …
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E-ONE: ARFF, COMMERCIAL, CYCLONE, TYPHOON

Publication (source): 08.01.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (22 units affected)

Component(s): Electrical

Defect: On certain fire trucks equipped with a Weldon vehicle multiplex system, a software problem could cause the power distribution un …
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VOLKSWAGEN: undefined

Publication (source): 09.01.2024 (New Zealand)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: There is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. A coupling connector at the brake servo, without pro …
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TOYOTA: PROACE CITY, PROACE CITY VERSO

Publication (source): 09.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (1031 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Error in the software calibration of the engine control module causes the malfunction indicator (MIL) not to illuminate when the …
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BMW: 3

Publication (source): 09.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.1999 – 31.12.2006 (199 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Defects in the gas generator of the front passenger airbag lead to uncontrolled deployment and release of metal fragments that c …
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VICINITY: VI30, VI33

Publication (source): 09.01.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (99 units affected)

Component(s): Fuel Supply

Defect: On certain transit buses, the compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks could rub against the mounting structure and/or safety cables. …
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Porsche: undefined

Publication (source): 09.01.2024 (Ireland)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Porsche Cars Ireland Limited recalls certain Porsche 911 Carrera passenger vehicles.A safety issue has been identified …
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Renault (Passenger): undefined

Publication (source): 09.01.2024 (Ireland)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Renault Ireland Limited is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain Renault Traffic III model vehicles.A safety issu …
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VOLVO: XC40

Publication (source): 10.01.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (17409 units affected)

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2024 XC40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CE …
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WESTERN STAR: 4900, 6900

Publication (source): 10.01.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (69 units affected)

Component(s): Brakes

Defect: On certain trucks, the inversion valve in the air brake system may not work properly. As a result, there could be a delay before …
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VOLVO: XC40

Publication (source): 10.01.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3557 units affected)

Component(s): Lights And Instruments

Defect: On certain vehicles, a software problem may cause the left-rear turn signal not to work. Note: This problem would cause an erro …
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Kiheung International Co., Ltd.: Artura

Publication (source): 10.01.2024 (South Korea)

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

Component(s): fuel system, etc.

Defect: Due to poor manufacturing of the low-pressure fuel pipe connection connected to the GDI pump, the low-pressure fuel pipe may be …
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Inuri Co., Ltd.: V1

Publication (source): 10.01.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (873 units affected)

Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.

Defect: Due to poor assembly of the battery power line connected to the breaker and motor controller, the power supply may be temporaril …
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Mercedes-Benz (China) Auto Sales Co., Ltd.: GLE SUV

Publication (source): 10.01.2024 (China [alternate])

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (39 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Deviations in the production line maintenance process may result in insufficient tightening torque of the grounding fixing bolts …
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Jaguar Land Rover (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: range rover sport

Publication (source): 10.01.2024 (China [alternate])

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (6 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The right taillight of the vehicles within the scope of the recall may have water ingress during use due to factory assembly pro …
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Volvo Car Sales (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.: Second generation XC90

Publication (source): 10.01.2024 (China [alternate])

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (52 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Because a certain production line of the seat supplier did not correctly set up the torque monitoring program, the seat belt fix …
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Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd.: Siwei (CR-V)

Publication (source): 10.01.2024 (China [alternate])

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (9960 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: For the vehicles within the scope of this recall, due to a problem with the layout of the positive battery harness, when the fro …
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China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Jinan Truck Co., Ltd.: HOWO T5G National V 6×4 tractor truck, HOWO T7H National V tractor

Publication (source): 10.01.2024 (China [alternate])

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (23 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: No position lights are installed on both sides of the rear top of the cab …
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Iseki: T285F-000098～T285F-000188, T285F-100020～T285F-100036, T286F-000017～T286F-000032, T286F-100007～T286F-100011, T287F-000037 – T287F-000081, T287F-100006～T287F-100009, T288F-000031～T288F-000060, T288F-100007～T288F-100008, T289F-000205～T289F-000346, T289F-100032～T289F-100045, T290F-000044～T290F-000103, T291F-000052～T291F-000093, T291F-100002, T292F-000120～T292F-000175, August 9, 2023 – October 31, 2023

Publication (source): 10.01.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (61 units affected)

Component(s): Electrical equipment (vehicle control unit)

Defect: Due to an inappropriate control program in the vehicle control unit (ECU) of agricultural tractors, a communication error may oc …
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VILLA: SEATING PEDESTAL

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (35 units affected)

Component(s): SEATS

Defect: Villa International is recalling certain seat pedestals, with part number 400029. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly …
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Seat: Tarraco

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Parts of the airbag inflator may become detached when the head airbag is deployed. This could cause injuries to the vehicle occu …
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Mercedes-Benz: Actros, Arocs

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Insufficient torque applied in the left front frame screws poses a risk of component detachment, potentially causing vibrations …
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Renault: TRAFIC III

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The collision sensors may have been incorrectly configured. As a result, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners might not be act …
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Mercedes-AMG: G-Class

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Cracks may develop in the rear axle transmission housing, which could lead to transmission oil leaking onto the road, posing a r …
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VW: Tiguan

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Parts of the inflator may become detached when the head airbag is deployed, which could cause injury to the occupants of the veh …
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Hymer: Ayers Rock, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The sunroof is not sufficiently glued. The glass can become detached and fall onto the road, posing a risk to the following traf …
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Mercedes-Benz: Citaro

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The guard elements of the articulated bus are not strong enough, posing a risk of passenger injury during heavy braking. Seatbel …
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FAG, Schaeffler: 821019610, 821019710

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Cracks may occur in the press-in ball joint of the control arm, causing it to fail. This could impair the steerability of the ve …
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Renault: Duster

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Inappropriate configuration file may have been applied to the software of the electric pump unit. This could result in temporary …
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Mercedes-Benz: Actros, Arocs

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Insufficiently tightened screws on the front axle leaf spring attachment may lead to detachment of the leaf spring, causing the …
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Mazda: CX-60 (KH)

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The engine may fail to start while driving or at a stop, due to inappropriate failure detection logic of the Powertrain Control …
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Mazda: 3, CX-30, CX-90

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The images of the front-, side-, and rear-view cameras may not appear on the centre display monitor due to improper processing l …
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Porsche: 911 Carrera

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The side airbags may unnecessarily deploy in the event of an accident with a minor side impact or deformation of the passenger c …
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Mazda: CX-60

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Improper logic of the failsafe mode may cause the engine and electric motor to shutdown. This could cause loss of drive power, i …
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Mercedes-Benz: Tourismo

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Design panels on the left and right covering the air-conditioning system may crack and detach due to assembly errors causing hig …
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CITROEN: JUMPER

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (3562 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A hydraulic power steering high pressure line that is not up to specification can result in poor steering feel or, in the worst …
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PEUGEOT: BOXER

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (1402 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A hydraulic power steering high pressure line that is not up to specification can result in poor steering feel or, in the worst …
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OPEL: MOVANO

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (1692 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A hydraulic power steering high pressure line that is not up to specification can result in poor steering feel or, in the worst …
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FIAT: DUCATO

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (1351 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A hydraulic power steering high pressure line that is not up to specification can result in poor steering feel or, in the worst …
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PIERCE: FREIGHTLINER

Publication (source): 11.01.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (14 units affected)

Component(s): Electrical

Defect: On certain fire trucks equipped with a Weldon vehicle multiplex system, a software problem could cause the power distribution un …
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AUDI: undefined

Publication (source): 12.01.2024 (New Zealand)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The side airbag in the front left seat frame may not be installed correctly. If the side airbag is not correctly hooked in posit …
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PORSCHE: 718

Publication (source): 12.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (60 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The adjustable rear spoiler does not meet the requirements of the R48 regarding the visibility of the third brake light. Further …
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VW: ARTEON, GOLF, PASSAT

Publication (source): 12.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2023 (162 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: If the heat protection mat is not installed correctly between the coupling connector of the brake fluid container and the exhaus …
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WINNEBAGO: ERA, NAVION, VIEW

Publication (source): 12.01.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (211 units affected)

Component(s): Accessories

Defect: On certain motorhomes, the retractable awning could extend on its own while driving. Note: This recall replaces recall 169 (Tra …
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Kia Corporation: Carnival (KA4)

Publication (source): 12.01.2024 (South Korea)

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

Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.

Defect: The recall is due to the possibility that connector contact failure may occur due to mixing of different specifications of the e …
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CFMOTO: undefined

Publication (source): 15.01.2024 (New Zealand)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to a software issue, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) control module may not operate as intended. This may result in a del …
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