Carwatch Weekly 2024 CW 13

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD: AMG GT, C-CLASS, E-CLASS, S-CLASS, CLE, GLC, EQE SUV, EQS SUV, SL

Publication (source): 25.03.2024 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 23.05.2023,02.03.2023,25.04.2023,27.02.2023,25.02.2023,21.02.2023 – 23.05.2023,11.09.2023,30.04.2023,25.09.2023,15.08.2023,05.10.2023,09.10.2023,08.09.2023

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On certain vehicles some 80A fuses installed might not meet requirements. …
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MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD: GLE/GLS

Publication (source): 25.03.2024 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 07.11.2018 – 28.03.2023 (1707 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On certain vehicles the software of the transmission control unit might not meet specifications. …
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MERCEDES BENZ: E CLASS

Publication (source): 25.03.2024 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 28.10.2021 – 28.10.2021 (1 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: On certain vehicles the 48V ground connection in the engine compartment might not be secured correctly. …
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DOOSAN PORTABLE POWER: MOBILE GENERATOR

Publication (source): 25.03.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (960 units affected)

Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES

Defect: Doosan Portable Power (Doosan) is recalling certain 2015-2023 Portable Generator Trailers. The electric brake harness was conne …
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Novas Korea Co., Ltd.: NOVAS 200E aerial work vehicle

Publication (source): 26.03.2024 (South Korea)

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

Component(s): Other Devices Other

Defect: Recall as it was confirmed that the vehicle’s total weight may be exceeded due to additional convenience attachments, and ma …
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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.: R8 FSI qu., R8 Spyder FSI qu., R8 V10 plus Coupe, RS5 FSI qu.

Publication (source): 26.03.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (512 units affected)

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

Defect: specific in period produced R8, RS5 vehicle sports in mode to drive at the time exhaust gas standards exceed number There is, tr …
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Renault: undefined

Publication (source): 26.03.2024 (Ireland)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (376 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Cedar Motors Limited is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain Renault Austral model vehicles. A safety issue has b …
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Mazda: undefined

Publication (source): 26.03.2024 (Ireland)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (368 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Mazda Motor Ireland is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain Mazda CX-60 (KH), CX-90 (KK) vehicles. A safety issue …
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Hyundai: undefined

Publication (source): 26.03.2024 (Ireland)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (364 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Hyundai Cars Ireland is carrying out a voluntary recall on certain Tucson model passenger vehicles. A safety issue has …
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Ford: undefined

Publication (source): 26.03.2024 (China)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

FORD: TOURNEO CUSTOM, TRANSIT CUSTOM

Publication (source): 26.03.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (2180 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Insufficient description of the operation of the front passenger airbag deactivation in the operating instructions can mean that …
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FORD: KUGA

Publication (source): 26.03.2024 (United Kingdom)

Manufacturing period: 24.11.2024 – 19.01.2023 (1136 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A small number of vehicles on which the fuel injectors may crack and leak. In the event of an injector failing this may result i …
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JEEP: undefined

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (New Zealand)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: About 27,291 of the above Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)s may have been built with incorrectly programmed hybrid contro …
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Mitsubishi: ZAB-FEAVK, ZAB-FEB8K, ZAB-FEBVK, ZAB-FEC9K, ZAB-FED9K

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1048 units affected)

Component(s): Braking system (Electric Parking Brake (EPB))

Defect: In electric light-duty trucks, the EPB and Hill Start Assist (HSA) warning lights may come on when the EPB is deactivated during …
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Mercedes-Benz: DBA-176042, A180, CLA180, CLA180 Shooting Break, CLA220 4MATIC, CLA250, CLA250 4MATIC, CLA250 4MATIC SB, Mercedes-AMG CLA45 4M, Mercedes-AMG CLA45 4M SB, C220d station wagon, Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, Mercedes-AMG C43 4M Coupe, Mercedes-AMG C63, Mercedes-AMG C63S, Mercedes-AMG C63 Station Wagon, Mercedes-AMG C63S Station Wagon, GLA180, GLA250 4MATIC, GLC220d 4MATIC, GLC250 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, S550, S63 4MATIC, Mercedes-AMG S63 4MATIC+, Mercedes Maybach S550

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (198 units affected)

Component(s): Various components in Mercedes-Benz models

Defect: Various Mercedes-Benz models have been recalled due to defects in different components such as station wagons, coupes, and sedan …
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Mercedes-Benz,Mercedes: 5AA-206041C, 5AA-206241C, C200, C200 4MATIC, C200 Station Wagon, E200, E200 Station Wagon, E200 Coupe, E200 cabrio re., E300, E300 Station Wagon, S500 4MATIC, S580 4MATIC, S580e 4MATIC, GLS580 4MATIC, Mercedes-AMG G63, Mercedes-AMG SL43, Mercedes-AMG SL63 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG GT43 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG GT53 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG GT63S 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG GT63S E Performance, Mercedes-Maybach S580 4MATIC, Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 4MATIC

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5390 units affected)

Component(s): Fuel system (fuel pump)

Defect: Some vehicles may have an issue with the fuel pump impellers swelling and deforming due to fuel, leading to potential malfunctio …
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Mitsubishi: ZAB-FEAVK, ZAB-FEB8K, ZAB-FEBVK, ZAB-FEC9K, ZAB-FED9K

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (1051 units affected)

Component(s): VCU (Vehicle Control Unit: Central ECU)

Defect: In electric light-duty trucks, an inappropriate VCU control program may misjudge that a communication error has occurred and shu …
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Kawasaki: Ninja ZX-25R SE, Ninja ZX-4R SE, Ninja ZX-4RR

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (5756 units affected)

Component(s): Ignition device (spark plug)

Defect: Due to improper work instructions during the spark plug assembly process, the spark plugs may have been damaged. As a result, th …
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KENWORTH,PETERBILT: T480, T680, T880, 548, 567, 579

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (88 units affected)

Component(s): Steering

Defect: On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering gear could break and the …
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HEARTLAND: BIG COUNTRY, BIG HORN, CORTERRA, ELK RIDGE, FUEL, LITHIUM, MILESTONE, NORTH TRAIL, PIONEER, PROWLER, SUNDANCE, TORQUE, TRAIL RUNNER

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (327 units affected)

Component(s): Electrical

Defect: On certain RV trailers, the circuit board for the LED light rings on the cooktop knobs could fail. As a result, the wiring and/o …
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CRUISER RV: AVENIR, ESSENCE, MPG, RADIANCE, SHADOW CRUISER, STRYKER

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (123 units affected)

Component(s): Electrical

Defect: On certain RV trailers, the circuit board for the LED light rings on the cooktop knobs could fail. As a result, the wiring and/o …
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NOVA BUS: LFS

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (641 units affected)

Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2024 LFS vehicles. The engine coolant return hose may fail, leaking coo …
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MACK: LR

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (106 units affected)

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LR natural gas vehicles. The methane detector may be inoperative due to …
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CROSSROADS,DUTCHMEN,KEYSTONE: ASPEN TRAIL, CRUISER, FUZION, MONTANA, MONTANA HIGH COUNTRY

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (10894 units affected)

Component(s): EQUIPMENT

Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Montana, 2021-2022 Montana High Country, 2022-2024 Fuzion, 2021 Cr …
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KENWORTH,PETERBILT: 536, 548, 567, 579, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W990

Publication (source): 27.03.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (782 units affected)

Component(s): STEERING

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, …
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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.: Huracan STO

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (South Korea)

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

Component(s): lighting system, etc.

Defect: Recall due to the possibility of affecting the safety of passengers if the adaptive headlight function does not work due to a he …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: GLE 450 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (8058 units affected)

Component(s): power train and others

Defect: transmission control unit software in error Due vehicle slow down for braking During the transmission In 7th stage to 6th gear S …
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Mercedes Benz Korea Co., Ltd.: GLE 300 d 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 450 d 4MATIC Coupe

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (157 units affected)

Component(s): power train and others

Defect: production process in error Because Acceleration pedal of bracket welding normally not working wouldn’t have number There is …
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Ford Sales Service Korea: 2020-2022 Explorer PHEV, Explorer FHEV

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (469 units affected)

Component(s): power train and others

Defect: rear wheel differential gear fix volt bushing durability (Shock absorption Volume) Due to lack, High subordinate occurring sudde …
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Stellantis Korea Co., Ltd.: 13 models including Peugeot 208 1.6 BlueHDi

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4551 units affected)

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

Defect: Manufacturing defects such as urea water leakage or malfunction of the urea water injection system were confirmed in the urea co …
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KG Mobility Corp.: TorresEVX

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (4805 units affected)

Component(s): Other Devices Other

Defect: vehicle During the assembly process electronic Steering control system my torque sensor Setting value with change front camera m …
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KIA: BORREGO, MOHAVE

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2007 – 31.12.2013 (2 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Roof lining panels that are not glued correctly can come loose when the side airbags are deployed and injure the vehicle occupan …
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BMW: 8BL-K16AA, BMW K1600GT, BMW K1600GTL, BMW K1600B

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (232 units affected)

Component(s): Fuel system (fuel hose)

Defect: Due to an improper assembly process, some fuel system units have inadequately crimped single-ended hose clamps on the fuel hose …
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VOLVO TRUCKS: FH, FHE, FM, FME

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023 (158 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Parking brake spring can break and result in reduced parking brake effectiveness or rear brake dragging/locking. …
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JEEP: GRAND CHEROKEE, WRANGLER

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (Germany)

Manufacturing period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2023 (3543 units affected)

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrectly programmed hybrid control processor software can cause the windshield defroster system to deactivate. …
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Winrun: Winrun R330

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as the vulcanized rubber compounds of the pr …
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MICRO BIRD: G5 SCHOOL BUS

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (Canada)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (83 units affected)

Component(s): Heater And Defroster

Defect: On certain electric school buses, a software problem could cause the windshield defrost system not to work. As a result, the veh …
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MICRO BIRD: G5 COMMERCIAL BUS

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (Canada)

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

Component(s): Heater And Defroster

Defect: On a small number of electric buses, a software problem could cause the windshield defrost system not to work. As a result, the …
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Renault: AUSTRAL, ESPACE VI

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: If the Driver/Passenger Easy Access function is enabled, when the front seat automatically retracts, the front seatback may co …
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Lexus and Toyota: Toyota: C-HR, RAV4 HEV, RAV4 PHV; Lexus: NX450h+, RX350h, RX450h+, RX500h

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The design of the accessory immobilizer is not robust enough. It allows the vehicle to be in ‘Ready ON’ mode even when no match …
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VW: Golf, Golf Sportsvan, Golf Variant, Phaeton

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the g …
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VW: Passat Variant, Passat NMS, Polo

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the g …
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Peugeot: 208

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The rear axle may not be properly welded, which could result in cracks being formed over time. Consequently, the rear axle coul …
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Ford: Galaxy, Kuga, S-Max

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The cooling airflow is insufficient, causing the oil channel to be blocked. This leads the connecting rod bearing to seize and t …
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Renault: MEGANE IV SEDAN

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A bodywork component (deflector) may not have been properly attached. This will increase the risk of injury to the occupants of …
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Ford: Explorer

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The A-pillar trim may not be fastened correctly. it may come loose and fall onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffi …
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CITROEN: C4, C4x

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The rear axle has not been properly welded. This may cause cracks to appear and spread, leading to a possible fracture of the re …
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Hyundai: Tucson

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Incorrect installation of the curtain airbag can impede deployment in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injuries …
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Renault: ZOE

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: Due to a manufacturing issue, a short circuit may occur within the high voltage battery. This will increase the risk of fire. T …
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Mazda: CX-60 (KH), CX-90 (KK)

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: A sudden increase of effort may be felt when steering the vehicle due to an excessive friction force of worm gear incorporated i …
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Bmw: X5, X5M, X6, X7

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (EU)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: The dashboard in the affected vehicles may not have been manufactured to the manufacturer specifications. In the event of anacci …
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CHRYSLER: PACIFICA

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (Canada)

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

Component(s): Structure

Defect: On one vehicle, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the …
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CHRYSLER: PACIFICA, VOYAGER

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (223 units affected)

Component(s): VISIBILITY

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonde …
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CHRYSLER: PACIFICA, VOYAGER

Publication (source): 28.03.2024 (United States)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (26776 units affected)

Component(s): TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The traction control system (TCS) does not func …
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BMW Korea Co., Ltd.: BMW R1300GS

Publication (source): 29.03.2024 (South Korea)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (136 units affected)

Component(s): electrical equipment, etc.

Defect: Due to an error in the plastic cover coating process, moisture may enter the interior through damaged coating areas. In this cas …
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Triumph Motorcycles: Trident, Tiger Sports

Publication (source): 29.03.2024 (Japan)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a. (113 units affected)

Component(s): Suspension system (front suspension)

Defect: Due to improper manufacturing process, some of the front suspension top caps are not sufficiently secured. As a result, if the s …
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Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd.,Mercedes: undefined

Publication (source): 29.03.2024 (China)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

: undefined

Publication (source): 29.03.2024 (China)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Honda: undefined

Publication (source): 29.03.2024 (China)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: For some vehicles within the scope of this recall, due to insufficient resin density in the fuel pump impeller, the impeller may …
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BMW: undefined

Publication (source): 29.03.2024 (China)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

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Publication (source): 29.03.2024 (China)

Manufacturing period: n.a. – n.a.

Component(s): n.a.

Defect: In the vehicles covered by this recall, the textile fabrics of the driver and passenger seats have insufficient flame retardant …
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