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Carwatch Weekly 2024 CW 08


MERCEDES-BENZ: AMG GT, C-KLASSE, CLE, E-KLASSE, EQE, EQS, GLC, S-KLASSE, SL
Publication (source): 19.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (37232 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Loss of contact or increase in contact resistance on the 80A fuse may result in engine failure or impairment of restraint functi …
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KEYSTONE: HIDEOUT, SPRINGDALE
Publication (source): 19.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (52 units affected)
Component(s): Accessories
Defect: On certain RV trailers, the propane cylinder holder may not have been welded properly. As a result, the holder could fail, and t …
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MACK: GRANITE (GR)
Publication (source): 19.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (10 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Granite vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for …
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HORTON: FORD F-450, FORD F-550, FORD F-600
Publication (source): 19.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (34 units affected)
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2023 Horton emergency vehicles built on Ford F450, F550, and F600 chassis. T …
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VOLVO: VNL, VNR
Publication (source): 19.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (45 units affected)
Component(s): STEERING
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2025 VNL and VNR vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft m …
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KEYSTONE: HIDEOUT, SPRINGDALE
Publication (source): 19.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1978 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2024 Hideout 175BH, 177RD, 178RB, 179RB, 181BH, and 2024 Springdale 1700FQ, …
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Audi: undefined
Publication (source): 20.02.2024 (Ireland)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Volkswagen Group Ireland Limited (Audi Ireland) is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain Audi Q7, Q8, RSQ8 vehicles. …
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Toyota,Yota: 2DG-GDY231, 2DG-GDY281, QDY-KDY231, LDF-KDY281, ABF-TRY230
Publication (source): 20.02.2024 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1017 units affected)
Component(s): 2-point seat belt (length-adjusting component)
Defect: The length-adjusting part of a two-point seatbelt installed in a rear-facing seat was installed inverted, which could cause the …
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PORSCHE: 911 CARRERA, 911 TARGA, 911 TURBO
Publication (source): 20.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (193 units affected)
Component(s): Seats And Restraints
Defect: On certain vehicles, the rear passenger seat belts may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the se …
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Audi: undefined
Publication (source): 20.02.2024 (Ireland)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Volkswagen Group Ireland Limited (Audi Ireland) is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain Audi e-tron 55 vehicles. …
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Bumhan Motor Co., Ltd.: E-SKY, E-SKY 11
Publication (source): 20.02.2024 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (100 units affected)
Component(s): Indoor safety device, etc.
Defect: One. Riding device (protection device): The protection facility is medial from the wall of the seat center line exceedingly 100m …
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Kia Corporation: EV6 (CV)
Publication (source): 20.02.2024 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (366 units affected)
Component(s): power train and others
Defect: Due to heat treatment defects during the inner shaft manufacturing process, heat treatment may be missing in some sections of th …
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Kia Corporation: Niro EV (SG2 EV)
Publication (source): 20.02.2024 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (92 units affected)
Component(s): power train and others
Defect: Due to poor drive shaft heat treatment manufacturing, the drive shaft may be damaged while driving, and in this case, the vehicl …
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Tesla Korea Limited: Model S, Model X
Publication (source): 20.02.2024 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (852 units affected)
Component(s): watch securing device, etc.
Defect: software in error rear with camera touch screen interracial communication not smooth won’t number There is, by teeth Because …
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Tesla Korea Limited: Model 3, Model Y, Model X, Model S
Publication (source): 20.02.2024 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (51785 units affected)
Component(s): Ride and Interior Others
Defect: Brakes on the instrument panel, Park, If the ABS indicator font size is smaller than 3.2mm, it may be difficult for the driver t …
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PORSCHE: 911 CARRERA, 911 CARRERA 4, 911 CARRERA 4 GTS, 911 CARRERA 4S, 911 CARRERA GTS, 911 CARRERA S, 911 CARRERA T, 911 TARGA 4S, 911 TURBO, 911 TURBO S
Publication (source): 20.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (910 units affected)
Component(s): SEAT BELTS
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turb …
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BMW: 1, 3, X3
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2004 – 31.12.2005 (69387 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the airbag is deployed, a fault in the gas generator of the drivers airbag leads to uncontrolled deployment and the loos …
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: ST20A ST20A(modified), ST24A ST24A(modified), ST30A(Revision)
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (794 units affected)
Component(s): Brake tube and unloading piping
Defect: Some tank semitrailers have improperly installed brake tubes, in which case the brake tubes may interfere with the unloading pip …
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LEXUS,TOYOTA: LX 600, SEQUOIA, TUNDRA
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (28061 units affected)
Component(s): Powertrain
Defect: On certain vehicles, a problem with the transmission could cause the vehicle to move forward when the driver shifts to the ”N” …
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TOYOTA: CAMRY
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (68 units affected)
Component(s): Seats And Restraints
Defect: On certain vehicles, the head restraints on the second-row center and/or right seat(s) may not have been properly welded. As a r …
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LEXUS: ES 300H, ES 350, LC 500, LC 500H, LS 500, LS 500H
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (536 units affected)
Component(s): Visual System
Defect: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a delay before the rearview camera image displays. Canadian regulations …
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: Creta, Verna
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (India)
Manufacturing period: 13.02.2023 – 06.06.2023 (7698 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Potential Issue in electronic oil pump controller which may affect the performance of electronic oil pump. …
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: L, Cruiser 300, Lexus LX 500d
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (India)
Manufacturing period: 12.02.2021 – 01.02.2023 (317 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The transmission assembly in the subject vehicles uses a clutch piston to engage, brake clutch discs to plates to transfer power …
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Ford Sales Service Korea: 2023 Ranger Wildtrak
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): power train and others
Defect: Due to a mistake during the production process, a front wheel drive shaft that does not meet the specifications may have been in …
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Ford Sales Service Korea: 2021 Navigator
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (350 units affected)
Component(s): watch securing device, etc.
Defect: There may be a problem with the durability of the rear camera parts, and in this case, a blue/black screen may appear on the ent …
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BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: Rolls-Royce Specter
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (12 units affected)
Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.
Defect: vehicle produce In progress front wheel of driving motor car body ground connection cable to the terminal adhesive excessively u …
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LEXUS,TOYOTA: ES, ES HYBRID, LC, LC HYBRID, LS, LS HYBRID, MIRAI
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (18616 units affected)
Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, E …
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LEXUS,TOYOTA: LX, SEQUOIA HYBRID, TUNDRA, TUNDRA HYBRID
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (280663 units affected)
Component(s): POWER TRAIN
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-20 …
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TOYOTA: CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4212 units affected)
Component(s): SEATS
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row …
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SPENCER: PUMPER
Publication (source): 21.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (8 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect: Spencer Manufacuring, Inc. (Spencer) is recalling certain 2020 pumper fire trucks equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. …
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VOLVO: XC40
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (5876 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Failure of the rear left direction indicator can lead to an increased risk of accidents. …
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Yanmar: YH6135, YH7135
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (109 units affected)
Component(s): Power transmission unit (traveling tension spring, traveling tension arm bolt)
Defect: Due to insufficient evaluation at the design stage, the strength of the traveling tension spring and traveling tension arm bolts …
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Toyota,Lexus: 3DA-FJA300W, 3BA-VJA300W, 4BA-MXGA10, 3BA-VJA310W, 3BA-VJA310W modified
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (32948 units affected)
Component(s): Power transmission unit (automatic transmission), Rearward confirmation device (control computer for panoramic view monitor)
Defect: In some automatic transmissions, the clutch is not disengaged when shifted to neutral range due to insufficient consideration of …
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Mitsubishi: 2RG-BE740E, 2RG-BE740G, 2RG-BE740J, 2RG-BG740G
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (2983 units affected)
Component(s): Braking device (brake lamp switch)
Defect: Due to incorrect installation instructions, some brake lamp switches on small buses were installed with the push rod protrusion …
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JEEP: GRAND CHEROKEE
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (836 units affected)
Component(s): Lights And Instruments
Defect: On certain vehicles, the driver may not be able to turn on the high beam headlamps if the light switch is in the ‘AUTO’ position …
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JEEP: GRAND CHEROKEE
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (11 units affected)
Component(s): Steering
Defect: On certain vehicles, the steering knuckle(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the ball joint(s) may not hav …
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Suzuki: Vitara, SX4 S-CROS
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The left rear brake pipe may have been damaged during tightening process, which may lead to rust development and to the creation …
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Audi: e-tron 55
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Voltage losses in individual cell modules of the high-voltage battery may lead to thermal overload. This could lead to an increa …
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Audi: Q7, Q8, RSQ8
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The side airbag is insufficiently secured to the front left-hand side of the seat frame. As a result, it may not be able to depl …
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CAKE: Kalk, Kalk INK, Kalk:work, Kalk Ink SL, Kalk INK, Kalk INK Race, Kalk OR, Kalk OR Race, Kalk AP
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Specific cells in the Lithium-ion batteries can fail while charging. Battery cell failures can lead to smoke development and/or …
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Mercedes-Benz: C-Class AMG
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to a faulty fixation, the rear axle wiring harness may be damaged. This may cause sudden momentum loss, increasing the risk …
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Porsche: undefined
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (Ireland)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Porsche Cars Ireland Limited recalls certain Porsche Taycan passenger vehicles. A safety issue has been identified wher …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe
Publication (source): 22.02.2024 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4076 units affected)
Component(s): Other Devices Other
Defect: Recall due to confirmation of violation of Article 115 of automobile safety standards (length and dimensions differ from actual …
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DODGE: RAM
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (56 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Fault and/or short circuit on the steering column control module board may result in unintentional flashing or activation of the …
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MERCEDES-BENZ: S-KLASSE
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023 (36 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Insufficient fastening of the wheel hub cover can result in it being lost into the traffic area. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ LKW: ACTROS, AROCS, EACTROS
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (149 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: If the screw on the trailing axle stabilizer is insufficiently tightened, it can come loose and enter the traffic area. …
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BMW (China) Automobile Trading Co., Ltd.: Specter
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (China [alternate])
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (15 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: There may be excess insulating glue on the ground cable of the front drive motor of the Rolls-Royce Shining (RR25) vehicle on th …
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FAW-Volkswagen Co., Ltd.: Q7, Q8
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (China [alternate])
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (313 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: For some vehicles within the scope of this recall, because the drivers seat side airbag is not correctly installed in the s …
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Harley-Davidson (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.: Travel series
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (China [alternate])
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (67 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: For some 2023 Road Glide CVO model vehicles, when the rider drives the vehicle at a speed exceeding 160km/h, the vehicles r …
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Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd.: Model S, Model X
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (China [alternate])
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1071 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Some vehicles within the scope of this recall have unstable rear camera integrated circuit communications due to software issues …
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Mercedes-Benz (China) Auto Sales Co., Ltd.: GLE SUV
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (China [alternate])
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to deviations in the production process, longer bolts may be used to secure the high-pressure fuel pump during assembly, and …
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FORD: BRONCO
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (583 units affected)
Component(s): Structure
Defect: On certain vehicles, the left and right-rear quarter glass may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass could become loo …
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FORD: F-650, F-750
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1065 units affected)
Component(s): Brakes
Defect: On certain vehicles, the parking brake handle could be released without pushing the release button. As a result, the vehicle cou …
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KENWORTH: C500, T440, T680, T800, T880, W900
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (171 units affected)
Component(s): Brakes
Defect: On certain trucks, the reservoir tank for the air brake system is too small. In certain situations, this could cause reduced bra …
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Jimy Tools Equipment: unknown
Publication (source): 23.02.2024 (Australia)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): unknown
Defect: The products do not comply with the mandatory standard for recovery straps for motor vehicles. The product does not include the …
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