Carwatch Weekly 2024 CW 04

FORD: EXPLORER

Publication (source): 22.01.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (93349 units affected)

Component(s): Structure

Defect: On certain vehicles, the exterior A-pillar trim on either side of the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: A-KLASSE, C-KLASSE, CLA, GLA, GLC, GLE, S-KLASSE

Publication (source): 22.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2012 – 31.12.2020 (109 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: An incorrectly glued cover on the panoramic roof window can detach from the vehicle and get into the traffic area. …
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MCLAREN: ARTURA

Publication (source): 22.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (13 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: There is an increased risk of fire due to faulty fuel lines. …
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COACHMEN: NOVA

Publication (source): 22.01.2024 (United States)

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

Component(s): EQUIPMENT

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes. The liquid level remote fill gaug …
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TESLA: MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL Y

Publication (source): 22.01.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (199575 units affected)

Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION

Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and runnin …
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TIFFIN: ALLEGRO BUS, ALLEGRO RED, PHAETON

Publication (source): 23.01.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (16 units affected)

Component(s): Seats And Restraints

Defect: On certain motorhomes, the driver seat base may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat could move or detach in a c …
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TESLA: MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL Y

Publication (source): 23.01.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1172 units affected)

Component(s): Visual System

Defect: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display. Canadian regulations require the r …
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Ford: undefined

Publication (source): 23.01.2024 (Ireland)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (847 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: undefined

Publication (source): 23.01.2024 (Ireland)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (714 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Motor Distributors Limited (Mercedes-Benz) is carrying out a voluntary recall on certain GLE vehicles.<p …
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jaguar,Land Rover: F-PACE, E-PACE, XF AWD, XF Sport Break, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sports, DEFENDER 90, DEFENDER 110/ DEFENDER 130, Range Rover, Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Evoque

Publication (source): 23.01.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4278 units affected)

Component(s): Generator (starter generator control module)

Defect: Due to an inappropriate control program in the control module that controls the starter-generator system of hybrid vehicles*, th …
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UD Trucks,Isuzu,Mitsubishi,Hino: QPG-CG5ZA, QPG-CG5ZE, 2PG-CD5CA, 2PG-CG5CA, TKG-FRR90S1, TKG-FRR90S2, TKG-FRR90T2, SKG-FSR90S2, SKG-FSR90T2, SPG-FSR90T2, LPG-FTR90S2, 2PG-FSR90T2, 2RG-FTR90V2, QPG-FTR34T2, TKG-FEB80, TKG-FK61F, TKG-FK64F, TKG-FK65FY, TKG-FD7JMAA, TKG-FD9JLAA, TKG-FD7JLAG, QKG-FE7JLAA, QKG-FE7JMAG, 2KG-FD2ABG, 2PG-FD2ABA, 2PG-FD2ABG, QPG-FW1EXEJ

Publication (source): 23.01.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4 units affected)

Component(s): Cargo bed (hydraulic cylinder for wing)

Defect: Due to an improper sealing structure of the piston of a hydraulic cylinder in the cargo bed of a wing truck, hydraulic pressure …
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BRINKLEY RV: MODEL Z

Publication (source): 23.01.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (17 units affected)

Component(s): SUSPENSION

Defect: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024 Model Z recreational vehicles. The axle spindle weld may fail, resulting in th …
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SUZUKI: GSX1300R

Publication (source): 23.01.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (993 units affected)

Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Defect: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2024 GSX1300R motorcycles. The brake fluid pipe flare nut for the brake flu …
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TIFFIN: ALLEGRO BUS, ALLEGRO RED 360, PHAETON, ZEPHYR

Publication (source): 23.01.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (507 units affected)

Component(s): SEATS

Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022 Allegro Bus, Phaeton, Allegro Red 360, and Zephyr motorhomes. The pe …
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PORSCHE: TAYCAN

Publication (source): 24.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2024 (106 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Cell defects in the high-voltage battery can lead to a short circuit and, as a result, a fire. …
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GM Korea Co., Ltd.: 2022 Trailblazer 1.35L gasoline engine and 4-wheel drive vehicle

Publication (source): 24.01.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (3228 units affected)

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

Defect: The engine installed in this vehicle is equipped with a system that allows evaporative gases generated during the fuel supply pr …
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Renault Korea Motor Co., Ltd.: SM3

Publication (source): 24.01.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (83574 units affected)

Component(s): brake system etc.

Defect: The recall is due to the possibility that moisture may enter the module through the ground wiring of the ABS module, and in this …
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Volvo Cars Korea: 2001~2003 S80

Publication (source): 24.01.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (976 units affected)

Component(s): Ride and Interior Others

Defect: Problems may occur if the inflator (airbag inflator / airbag gas generator) of the driver's seat airbag of the vehicle is fr …
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Daihatsu,Toyota: Daihatsu DBA-LA250S 5BA-LA250S 3BA-LA250S, dba-la260s 5ba-la260s 3ba-la260s, Toyota dba-la250a 5ba-la250a 3ba-la250a, dba-la260a 5ba-la260a 3ba-la260a

Publication (source): 24.01.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (322740 units affected)

Component(s): Car frame and body (door lock)

Defect: Insufficient verification was conducted on the operation of the door lock of the driver’s side door in the event of a side colli …
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Volvo: QKG-H2TDA1, -H2TDA1-, QKG-H2TEA1, -H2TEA1-, 2DG-KA2TDA1, 2DG-KA2TDA2, 2DG-KA2TDF1, 2DG-KA2TEA1, 2DG-KA2TEA2 2DG-KA2TEA2 modified, 2DG-KA2TEF1, 2DG-KA4TBA1, 2DG-KA4TBA2, 2DG-KA4TBL1, 2DG-KA4TBL2, 2KG-4K2TDA1, 2KG-4K2TEA1, 2DG-5K2TEA1

Publication (source): 24.01.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2812 units affected)

Component(s): (1) Front lights (seals indicating the designated initial tilt value of the front lights for passing vehicles) (2) Internal pressure vessels and their auxiliary equipment (seals indicating the SI unit conversion of the air pressure gauge scale)

Defect: (1) The indication of the designated initial tilt value of the headlamps for passing vehicles is incorrect due to inadequate con …
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ROLLS-ROYCE: SPECTRE

Publication (source): 24.01.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (107 units affected)

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre electric vehicles. The ground connection cable be …
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Swag Camper Trailers Pty Ltd: Trailer

Publication (source): 24.01.2024 (Australia)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): unknown

Defect: The elbow may have extra weight put onto it as a result of the installation. If not supported, the fitting could crack, causing …
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PETERBILT: 567

Publication (source): 25.01.2024 (Canada)

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

Component(s): Suspension

Defect: On one truck equipped with a Hendrickson Composilite steerable lift axle, the steering knuckles may not have been assembled prop …
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KENWORTH,PETERBILT: T380, T480, T680, T880, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589

Publication (source): 25.01.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1368 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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Mitsubishi Fuso: undefined

Publication (source): 25.01.2024 (Ireland)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (239 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Mitsubishi Fuso Ireland is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain Mitsubishi Fuso Canter commercial vehicles.A saf …
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RENAULT: TRAFIC

Publication (source): 25.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2023 (410 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Airbag and belt tensioner not working. …
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DUCATI: XDIAVEL

Publication (source): 25.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2015 – 31.12.2023 (1727 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrectly installed backrest can become loose. If you use the backrest alone (without holding onto the driver or the strap), i …
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MAZDA: CX-60, CX-90

Publication (source): 25.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (15126 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Inadequate lubrication of the worm gear of the power steering motor in the steering gear can lead to an increase in the effort r …
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RENAULT: TRAFIC

Publication (source): 25.01.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (79 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Airbag and belt tensioner not working. …
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Mercedes-Benz: GLE

Publication (source): 25.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The necessary brake pedal force may have to be increased under specific conditions (including electric driving in wet weather). …
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Toyota: GR Supra

Publication (source): 25.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Automatic-transmission oil may enter the transmission-control unit and come into contact with electronic components. This can im …
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Ford: Kuga

Publication (source): 25.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A piston rod may rupture the engine block and cause an oil leakage. The leaking oil can stay trapped in the lower engine guard a …
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Ford: C-Max, Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo, S-Max

Publication (source): 25.01.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The engine control unit does not correctly detect overheating, which can allow the engine to overheat, leading to a leak of engi …
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COACHMEN: BEYOND, GALLERIA, NOVA