{"id":203,"date":"2021-01-21T22:25:01","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T21:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/?post_type=carwatch-weekly&#038;p=203"},"modified":"2021-01-21T22:25:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T21:25:03","slug":"carwatch-weekly-2021-cw-02","status":"publish","type":"carwatch-weekly","link":"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/de\/carwatch-weekly\/2021\/carwatch-weekly-2021-cw-02\/","title":{"rendered":"Carwatch Weekly 2021 CW 02"},"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;\">Toyota: <\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 11.01.2021 (AU)<\/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> due to the improper application of anti-corrosion preservation agent, the hybrid transmission (input damper) may develop an abno <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">DODGE: DURANGO<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 13.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2013.<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> silicone contamination on the contact surfaces can lead to malfunctions in the fuel pump relay <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">FORD: TRANSIT<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2019 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (12 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the pto shaft can come loose; in addition to the cardan shaft entering the traffic area, this may also mean that the vehicle mus <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">INFINITI: [M56, |, M30D, |, M35H]<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 13.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2014 (478 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> if the design does not correspond to the load, the cardan shaft can be overstressed, which can lead to it becoming detached. the <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">HOLDER: [A, |, B, |, C, |, F, |, L, |, M, |, S, |, V, |, MUVO]<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 14.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.1995 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (5.000 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the vehicle can accidentally accelerate or the power take-offs start up automatically when the engine is started. <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">JEEP: GRAND CHEROKEE<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 13.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2013 (5.966 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> silicone contamination on the contact surfaces can lead to malfunctions in the fuel pump relay <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">MAN: LIONS CITY<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2018 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (539 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> as a result of a fatigue crack, the tft monitor can fall inside the vehicle. <b>&#8230; <\/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 truck: [SPRINTER, |, VITO]<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 13.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2018 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (948 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> inadequate sealing of the high-voltage battery housing can lead to moisture penetration in the event of corrosion, making it imp <b>&#8230; <\/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: GLB<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2019 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (3.883 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the rear spoiler can become detached from the vehicle and enter the traffic area. <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">POLARIS: GENERAL<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 15.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2016 &#8211; 31.12.2018 (90 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the function of the fuel pump flange can deteriorate over time under the influence of certain chemicals. there is an increased r <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">RECARO: [TIAN CORE, |, TIAN ELITE]<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2020 &#8211; 31.12.2020.<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> limitations in the function of the child restraint system. <b>&#8230; <\/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: HILUX<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 15.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2018 &#8211; 31.12.2019 (890 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the braking force assistance can fail. <b>&#8230; <\/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: YARIS<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 11.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2020 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (1.980 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> in the event of an accident, the center rear seat belt can be damaged due to a defective surface finish of the belt guide. the r <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">VW: TIGUAN<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 13.01.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2015 &#8211; 31.12.2019 (7.945 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the roof edge spoiler can detach from the vehicle due to a faulty adhesive process. <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">SMEAL: AERIAL,PUMPER<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.01.2021 (US)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (2 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> EQUIPMENT<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> smeal holding, llc (smeal) is recalling certain 2020 aerial and pumper vehicles, equipped with battery-powered 3600 wireless rem <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">HIKARI TECHNOLOGY: LED HEADLAMP<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 13.01.2021 (US)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (99.950 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> ningbo shuwu import &amp; export co.,ltd (ningbo) is recalling certain aftermarket hikari headlight bulbs, led-v39-r3 models (in con <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">HEARTLAND: MALLARD<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 14.01.2021 (US)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (76 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE,TIRES<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2021 mallard m180bh recreational trailers.  these units ha <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">PETERBILT: 520,320<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.01.2021 (US)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (1.021 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> STEERING:COLUMN<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2015-2021 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles.  the steering column support structu <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">Jaguar Land Rover: Range Rover Evoque<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 14.01.2021 (EU)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a..<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> fire, injuries\nthe laminate bonded seat material does not meet the burn rate requirements.\n\nif subjected to a fire, the materia <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">BENTLEY MOTOR CARS: CONTINENTAL GT<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.01.2021 (UK)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 31.08.2019 &#8211; 18.11.2020 (393 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">YAMAHA: MTN320,GPD125,YZF-R3<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 14.01.2021 (UK)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2019 &#8211; 31.10.2020 (3.804 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the vin number mentioned on the production plate does not match with the actual vin number of the vehicle <b>&#8230; <\/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: SOUL SK3 EV<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 11.01.2021 (UK)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 20.04.2018 &#8211; 25.11.2020 (1.834 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the vehicle&#8217;s integrated electronic brake motor control software logic can automatically disable motor operation upon detection  <b>&#8230; <\/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;\">RAM: RAM PICKUP<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 15.01.2021 (UK)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 03.11.2017 &#8211; 01.02.2020 (18 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the driver side floor mat may interfere with the accelerator pedal <b>&#8230; <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/carwatch-weekly\/\">Subscribe Carwatch Weekly<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-203","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\/203","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=203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}