Carwatch Weekly 2024 CW 07

MERCEDES-BENZ: AMG GT, CLS, E-KLASSE

Publication (source): 12.02.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2023 (14080 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Fastening the 48V ground point in the engine compartment that does not meet specification can come loose and result in a fire ha …
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JEEP: AVENGER

Publication (source): 12.02.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2024 (3809 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The manufacturers nameplate is missing on the HV battery. The vehicles do not comply with UN-ECE R100. …
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AUDI: E-TRON

Publication (source): 12.02.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2022 (1453 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Voltage losses in individual cell modules of the HV battery can lead to thermal overload and a vehicle fire. …
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TOYOTA: undefined

Publication (source): 13.02.2024 (New Zealand)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Park Brake: For the involved vehicles, due to an incorrect specification for the Parking Brake Pedal Bolt (PKB) tightening torq …
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TOYOTA: undefined

Publication (source): 13.02.2024 (New Zealand)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A Pillar Trim: For involved vehicles in the range, the front pillar garnishes mounted to front pillars may leak water due to th …
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Komatsu: WDR-WA126, WA200-7, WA126-80004 – WA126-82013, YDR-WA137, WA200-8, WA137-85004 – WA137-88560

Publication (source): 13.02.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2359 units affected)

Component(s): Hydrostatic transmission (forward/reverse solenoid)

Defect: Some hydrostatic transmissions of excavators and loaders are installed with the solenoid lead wires facing upward because there …
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Komatsu: YDS-WA142, WA470-10, WA142-120003～WA142-120804

Publication (source): 13.02.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (53 units affected)

Component(s): Body (engine side cover)

Defect: Due to an improper structure of the engine side cover of excavators and loaders, the pin that secures the side cover may not fit …
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IVECO: S WAY ARTIC, X WAY ARTIC, S WAY RIGID, X WAY RIGID, T WAY ARTIC, T WAY RIGID

Publication (source): 13.02.2024 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 01.03.2022 – 30.09.2023 (1914 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The vehicle may potentially be affected by an air leakage from the trailer hose due to detachment of the hose from the trailer h …
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WAYMO: 5TH GENERATION ADS

Publication (source): 13.02.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (444 units affected)

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect: Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to D …
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GENESIS,HYUNDAI: G70, G80, G90, GENESIS

Publication (source): 13.02.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (90907 units affected)

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 …
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HYUNDAI: PALISADE

Publication (source): 13.02.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4245 units affected)

Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect: Hyundia Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, …
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BELMONT TRAILER: FLATRAK

Publication (source): 13.02.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (56 units affected)

Component(s): STEERING

Defect: Belmont Trailers LLC (Belmont) is recalling certain 2023-2024 FlatTrak trailers. The spindle mount may crack, resulting in the …
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IFOR WILLIAMS TRAILERS: DP, HB MK2, HBE, HBX, TA

Publication (source): 14.02.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (134 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrectly tightened central axle nuts can cause wheels to come loose. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: C-KLASSE AMG

Publication (source): 14.02.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (91 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A rear axle cable set that is damaged due to incorrect fixation can lead to loss of propulsion and a fire hazard. …
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TOYOTA: C-HR

Publication (source): 14.02.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (490 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Error in the distance sonar ECU causes the remote parking function to shift the vehicle into D or R and release the brakes witho …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: 17 models including AMG GT

Publication (source): 14.02.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2873 units affected)

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

Defect: Deterioration of the ignition coil performance of an 8-cylinder gasoline engine may cause cylinder misfire, and if this exceeds …
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Suzuki CMC Co., Ltd.: Suzuki GSX-1300RRQ

Publication (source): 14.02.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (44 units affected)

Component(s): brake system etc.

Defect: Due to assembly defects during the manufacturers production process, the flare nut of the brake hydraulic pipe assembled wi …
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JAGUAR: I-PACE

Publication (source): 15.02.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2024 (103 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Thermal overload of the high-voltage system can lead to a fire without prior notice among the converted vehicles. …
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TOYOTA: HIGHLANDER

Publication (source): 15.02.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2023 (1082 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrect fastening may result in the front apron and underrun protection becoming loose and entering the traffic area. …
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Ifor Williams Trailers: TT2515, TT3017, TT3621

Publication (source): 15.02.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The nuts on the brake equalizer bracket may not be correctly installed and may be loose or missing. This compromises the braking …
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Ducati: XDiavel

Publication (source): 15.02.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The fixing screws of the pillion passenger seat back may not be properly fitted, which can cause the seat back to break off, cre …
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Iveco: S-Way, T-Way, X-Way

Publication (source): 15.02.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The air hose of the trailer’s brake line may become detached, which can lead to unexpected braking of the trailer. The product d …
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CHRYSLER,DODGE: 300, CHALLENGER, CHARGER

Publication (source): 15.02.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (76 units affected)

Component(s): Brakes

Defect: On certain vehicles, the parking brake may not have been adjusted correctly. As a result, the vehicle could roll when the parkin …
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JEEP: GRAND CHEROKEE, WRANGLER

Publication (source): 15.02.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (199143 units affected)

Component(s): VISIBILITY

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid contro …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: undefined

Publication (source): 16.02.2024 (New Zealand)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: An incorrect communication module has been installed in these vehicles …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: undefined

Publication (source): 16.02.2024 (New Zealand)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The threaded socket for the towing device in the front crossmember (Located behind the small flap in the bumper) might not meet …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: undefined

Publication (source): 16.02.2024 (New Zealand)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The routing of the 12 V starter/alternator wiring harness may not correspond to the specifications. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: VITO

Publication (source): 16.02.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2011 – 31.12.2012 (5 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: High-voltage components may become damaged due to long-term use, which may result in loss of drive. The possibility of a fire ca …
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Mitsubishi,Mitsubishi (company): and 6R20 engine Assy,|,High pressure [pump]

Publication (source): 16.02.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1034 units affected)

Component(s): Prime mover (high pressure fuel pump)

Defect: Insufficient fuel film thickness between the tappet and roller and between the roller and cam in the high-pressure fuel pumps of …
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Ferrari: SF90Stradale, SF90Spider

Publication (source): 16.02.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (105 units affected)

Component(s): Prime mover (supercharger)

Defect: Due to improper manufacturing control, some turbocharger oil delivery pipes did not meet the specified values at the time of pip …
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KIA: SOUL PS EV

Publication (source): 16.02.2024 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 04.07.2014 – 12.11.2018 (610 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On affected vehicles the battery management system may not detect a battery cell abnormality within the high-voltage battery pac …
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KIA: SOUL PS EV

Publication (source): 16.02.2024 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 26.11.2013 – 12.11.2018 (975 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The park mechanism within the Gear Drive Unit (GDU) might fail to engage when Park is selected …
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TDJ Australia: unknown

Publication (source): 16.02.2024 (Australia)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): unknown

Defect: The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries. The button/coin batterie …
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