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Carwatch Weekly 2024 CW 09


MERCEDES-BENZ: GLE
Publication (source): 26.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (3 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Faulty welding points on the accelerator pedal’s bodyshell bracket can cause it to get stuck in the actuated position and th
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SUZUKI MOTORRAD: HAYABUSA 1300
Publication (source): 26.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (75 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect tightening torque can cause the brake line screw connection on the ABS unit to loosen. Brake fluid may leak and the br
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SUZUKI: SX4 S-CROSS, VITARA
Publication (source): 26.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (252 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Damage to the brake line during installation can lead to brake fluid leakage and rust formation, weakening the brake line. Braki
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MERCEDES-BENZ: TOURRIDER BUSINESS, TOURRIDER PREMIUM
Publication (source): 26.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (117 units affected)
Component(s): STRUCTURE
Defect: Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business and Tourrider Pr
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LIVEWIRE EV: S2 DEL MAR
Publication (source): 26.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (523 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect: LIVEWIRE EV, LLC (LiveWire) is recalling certain 2024 S2DM (S2 Del Mar) motorcycles. The Vehicle Supervisory Control (VSC) soft
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KIA: TELLURIDE
Publication (source): 26.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (35031 units affected)
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
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NUCAMP: CIRRUS 620 TRUCK CAMPER, CIRRUS 820 TRUCK CAMPER, TAB 400
Publication (source): 26.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (163 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect: Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC (Pleasant Valley) is recalling certain 2023-2024 nuCamp TAB 400, Cirrus 620, and 820 trail
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PIERCE: COMMERCIAL
Publication (source): 26.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (15 units affected)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Commercial Chassis equipped with Hercules HC 1.7 multiplex nodes.
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BMW: undefined
Publication (source): 27.02.2024 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Our quality control has revealed that some vehicles could suffer from signal interference in the electronics of the brake system
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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.: e-tron 55 quattro
Publication (source): 27.02.2024 (South Korea)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (833 units affected)
Component(s): Other Devices Other
Defect: Severe self-discharge may occur in some high-voltage battery modules applied to vehicles produced in a certain period. In this c
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JEEP: GRAND WAGONEER, WAGONEER
Publication (source): 27.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2023 (44 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Inaccessible or damaged seat belt buckle in the third row of seats prevents a person from being buckled into the affected seat.
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INEOS: GRENADIER
Publication (source): 27.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (267 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect fastening nuts can cause the connection between the wheel carrier and the handlebar to loosen.
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VW: GOLF, PHAETON
Publication (source): 27.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2014 – 31.12.2017 (1 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: With regard to safety-relevant systems and assemblies, vehicles may not correspond to the series status valid at the time of del
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INFINITI,NISSAN: FRONTIER, KICKS, PATHFINDER, QX50, QX60, ROGUE, SENTRA, TITAN, VERSA
Publication (source): 27.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (351 units affected)
Component(s): AIR BAGS
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Vers
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TOYOTA: TACOMA
Publication (source): 27.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (381199 units affected)
Component(s): POWER TRAIN
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly ma
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Honda: unknown
Publication (source): 27.02.2024 (Australia)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): unknown
Defect: Due to a welding defect, the spring hook on the main centre stand may break. This may cause the stand to fail whilst riding or s
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TOYOTA: undefined
Publication (source): 28.02.2024 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Gearbox ECU: For the subject vehicles, there is a possibility that when the transmission is shifted to the neutral position some
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LEXUS: undefined
Publication (source): 28.02.2024 (New Zealand)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Gearbox ECU: For the subject vehicles, there is a possibility that when the transmission is shifted to the neutral position some
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OPEL: ASTRA
Publication (source): 28.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2019 (9618 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The rear axle load on the nameplate is too low.
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MAZDA: 2
Publication (source): 28.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (3307 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect specification of the version and the WLTP savings in the CoC.
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ENTEGRA COACH,JAYCO: CONDOR, EXPANSE, GRANITE RIDGE MOTORHOME, SOLSTICE
Publication (source): 28.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (11 units affected)
Component(s): Powertrain
Defect: On certain motorhomes, the rear axle was not properly filled with oil. As a result, the tail bearings could seize, and the pinio
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NISSAN: ROGUE
Publication (source): 28.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (336 units affected)
Component(s): Seats And Restraints
Defect: On certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may not have been manufactured correctly. As a resul
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PORSCHE: 911
Publication (source): 28.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (8101 units affected)
Component(s): VISIBILITY
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2024 911 vehicles. The front windshield and rear window ma
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NISSAN: ROGUE
Publication (source): 28.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (9720 units affected)
Component(s): SEAT BELTS
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensi
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Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., Ltd.: NSX
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (China [alternate])
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (12 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: For some vehicles within the scope of the recall, due to insufficient resin density in the fuel pump impeller, the impeller may
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BMW (China) Automobile Trading Co., Ltd.: BMW 2 Series, BMW X3 M Series, BMW X4 Series
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (China [alternate])
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (51 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Due to changes in the supplier’s production process and incorrect monitoring limits, the bolts of the steering gear EPS (ele
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BMW MOTORRAD: R1300GS
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2024 (1956 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A fault in the starter relay can lead to fire, even after switching off.
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Bmw: 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A defect on the cylinder head cover could allow oil to leak and spread through the engine compartment, creating a risk of fire.
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Mercedes-Benz: S-Class
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The catch fixing the wheel hubcaps may not withstand the pressures encountered during driving. In such cases, the hubcaps could
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Honda: XL750P
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The spring hook on the main stand lacks weld strength. It may break when the main stand is operated, causing the vehicle to fall
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Mercedes-Benz: Vito E-Cell
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The battery may fail to work, resulting in a loss of power transmission without warning, creating a risk of fire and accidents (
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Mercedes-Benz: AMG GT 4-Door Coupé, CLS, E-Class
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The 48V ground cable bolt in the engine compartment may be incorrectly secured. This could increase electrical transition resist
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Porsche: Taycan
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: A cell defect in the high-voltage battery may lead to a short-circuit and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Reg
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Honda: CBR600RA/RR, CBR1000RA/RR/S1/S2, GL1800/BD/B/DA
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The fuel pump impeller may be faulty, which can prevent fuel from being delivered, risking a power cut or engine shutdown. If th
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Kia: Kia Soul EV
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (EU)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: When the vehicle is charging and the parking brake is not manually engaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur even though th
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INTERNATIONAL: HV, LT
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (7 units affected)
Component(s): Steering
Defect: On a small number of trucks, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering gear could bre
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ENTEGRA COACH: ANTHEM, CORNERSTONE
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (Canada)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (13 units affected)
Component(s): Steering
Defect: On certain motorhomes, a problem with the steering gear could cause pressure to build within the system. If this happens, there
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BMW: K 1600 B, K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL, R 1250 RT
Publication (source): 29.02.2024 (United States)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (191 units affected)
Component(s): SUSPENSION
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spr
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Mitsubishi: ZAB-U68V, MINICAB-MiEV
Publication (source): 01.03.2024 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (487 units affected)
Component(s): Braking device (brake piping connector)
Defect: Due to improper management of manufacturing facilities, some connectors used to connect brake piping are poorly machined, result
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Nissan,Isuzu,Mitsubishi: undefined
Publication (source): 01.03.2024 (Japan)
Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (6728 units affected)
Component(s): Transmission (automatic 6-speed manual mode transmission)
Defect: In vehicles equipped with the automatic 6-speed manual mode transmission (6AMT), grease applied to the clutch lever fulcrum was
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HONDA: ZR-V
Publication (source): 01.03.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (526 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Front right passenger headrest that is deformed during the assembly process may have a reduced protective effect.
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MERCEDES-BENZ: C-KLASSE
Publication (source): 01.03.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (42 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The tank strap can come loose due to poor screw connections. As a result, the tank can lower, touch the rotating drive shaft and
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BMW MOTORRAD: K1600B, K1600GT, K1600GTL, R1250RT
Publication (source): 01.03.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (52 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: The screw connection between the valve housing and the damper plate on the front and rear struts can come loose. If the front sp
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PEUGEOT: 3008
Publication (source): 01.03.2024 (Germany)
Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (55 units affected)
Component(s): n.a.
Defect: Incorrect indication of the type approval number on the CoC and in the national registration certificates.
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