{"id":1637,"date":"2023-12-31T23:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T22:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/?post_type=carwatch-weekly&#038;p=1637"},"modified":"2025-01-02T08:15:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T07:15:48","slug":"carwatch-weekly-2023-cw-52","status":"publish","type":"carwatch-weekly","link":"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/de\/carwatch-weekly\/2023\/carwatch-weekly-2023-cw-52\/","title":{"rendered":"Carwatch Weekly 2023 CW 52"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"content\" style=\"font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 1.4em;\"><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">MERCEDES-BENZ: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 26.12.2023 (United States)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (9 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> STRUCTURE:BODY<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.  The connection between the propeller s <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">HALDEX: INVERSION VALVE<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 26.12.2023 (United States)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (4717 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> SERVICE BRAKES, AIR<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems (Haldex) is recalling certain inversion valves.  Please see the attached 573 Defect report for <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">CAREFREE: CAREFREE<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 26.12.2023 (United States)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (8115 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> EQUIPMENT<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Carefree Of Colorado (Carefree) is recalling certain Freestyle Gearbox Housing part number: 015933-001.  The gearbox may develop <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">KIA: SORENTO<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 26.12.2023 (United States)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (79812 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> ENGINE<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles.  An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.  <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">NISSAN: ALTIMA<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 26.12.2023 (United States)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (5 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> STEERING:RACK AND PINION<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles.  The bolts connecting the electronic power steeri <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">Kia Corporation: Stinger (CK)<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 26.12.2023 (South Korea)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (10069 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> Prime Mover (Power Generator) Others<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Recall due to the possibility that in some vehicles equipped with the Theta 2 2.0 FR T-GDI engine, high pressure is continuously <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">Subaru Automobile (China) Co., Ltd.: Aohu, Forestman<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 26.12.2023 (China [alternate])<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (11 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> During the manufacturing process of the front drive shaft, some universal joint outer races may have surface cracks and reduced  <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.: Wilanda, Highlander<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 26.12.2023 (China [alternate])<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (1 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Since there is no electric shock warning label attached to the rear drive motor of the hybrid system, it does not meet the requi <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">Mercedes-Benz (China) Auto Sales Co., Ltd.: GLE SUV<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 26.12.2023 (China [alternate])<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (1359 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Due to deviations in the development process of the ESP control unit software, when driving with pure electric drive in wet and  <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">Zhejiang Jisheng Motor Vehicle Co., Ltd.: Harley-Davidson X<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 26.12.2023 (China [alternate])<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (210 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> The design interference of the oil level sensor seal at the bottom of the fuel tank is too small and fails to form sufficient in <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">HYUNDAI: KONA<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 27.12.2023 (United States)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (10984 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V\/24V\/48V BATTERY:CABLES<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles.  The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engin <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">FREIGHTLINER: M2<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 27.12.2023 (United States)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (1314 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class vehicles.  The vehicle may be  <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">BMW: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, M3, M4, M8, X3, X4, X5, X6, X3M, X4M, X5M, X6M, Z4<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 27.12.2023 (Germany)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2023 (139 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Due to transmission oil penetrating the transmission control unit, the transmission and the drive wheels may become blocked. <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">OPEL: ASTRA<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 27.12.2023 (Germany)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2022 &#8211; 31.12.2022 (1011 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> There is a possibility that the cruise control with distance control cannot be activated and the emergency brake assistant inter <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">MACK: ANTHEM, TERRAPRO<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 27.12.2023 (Canada)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (21 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> Steering<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div><\/div><br\/><div class=\"entry\"><div class=\"title\" style=\"color: rgb(107, 186, 205); font-weight: bold;\">TOYOTA: SUPRA<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 28.12.2023 (Germany)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2023 (1 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> Incorrectly manufactured control unit housings can lead to a blockage of the transmission due to the penetration of transmission <b>&#8230; <\/b> <br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/recall-insights\/\">Get Insights <\/a><b>or <\/b>  <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1637","carwatch-weekly","type-carwatch-weekly","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/carwatch-weekly\/1637","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/carwatch-weekly"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/carwatch-weekly"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}