{"id":274,"date":"2021-04-25T12:57:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-25T10:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/?post_type=carwatch-weekly&#038;p=274"},"modified":"2021-04-25T12:57:19","modified_gmt":"2021-04-25T10:57:19","slug":"carwatch-weekly-2021-cw-15","status":"publish","type":"carwatch-weekly","link":"https:\/\/carwatch.net\/de\/carwatch-weekly\/2021\/carwatch-weekly-2021-cw-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Carwatch Weekly 2021 CW 15"},"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;\">Other brands: <\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 15.04.2021 (AU)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (n.a.)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> in some vehicles the signal from the crankshaft position sensor may fail. this may result in an engine stall, as well as loss of <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;\">Other brands: <\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 14.04.2021 (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> the hood hinges may loosen and may not hold the hood closed. the hood may unlatch and flip open or detach from 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;\">Parts and accessories: <\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 14.04.2021 (AU)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (n.a.)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> due to a manufacturing issue, there may be weld separation on the right hand side of the towbar attachment bracket. as a result, <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;\">Parts and accessories: <\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 14.04.2021 (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 a manufacturing defect, the tyre sidewall may break or degrade.  this may lead to rapid pressure loss or reduced performa <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;\">BMW: <\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.04.2021 (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> the plug connection from the wiring harness to the blower controller may deteriorate over time. this may cause the plug-in conta <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;\">BMW: [M3, |, M4, |, 7, |, 8, |, M8, |, X5, |, X6, |, X7, |, IX3]<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 13.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2018 &#8211; 31.12.2021 (272 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> under certain circumstances, the brake booster may not function properly. <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;\">DS: DS3<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 15.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2019 &#8211; 31.12.2019 (484 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> incorrect manufacture of the fuel tank means that fuel can escape and get into 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;\">MERCEDES BENZ: [CLA, |, GLA, |, A-CLASS, |, C-CLASS, |, S-CLASS, |, GLC, |, GLE]<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2012 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (265 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> an incorrectly glued cover on the panoramic roof window can detach from the vehicle and get into 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;\">MERCEDES BENZ: [E-CLASS, |, AMG GT]<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2017 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (338 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> a faulty screw connection of the positive lead on the starter can lead to a short circuit and, as a result, a fire hazard. <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<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 13.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2012 &#8211; 31.12.2018 (296 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> if the esp control unit is switched off under certain circumstances, this can affect the driving stability. <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: UNIMOG<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2013 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (160 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> when the power hydraulics are switched on, the prevailing pressure may cause the return hoses to burst and thus a loss of hydrau <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: UNIMOG<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 16.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2020 &#8211; 31.12.2021 (2 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> engine oil can escape and, as a result, there is an increased risk of fire. <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: [ACTROS, |, ANTOS, |, AROCS, |, ATEGO]<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2012 &#8211; 31.12.2017 (47.000 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> defects in the gas generator of the driver airbag can lead to uncontrolled deployment and release of metal fragments that can in <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: [AROCS, |, ZETROS]<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 14.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2019 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (140 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> unintentional vehicle movements may occur due to a malfunction of the neutral position switch. <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: CITAN<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 14.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2015 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (7.484 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> due to the ingress of moisture, the tailgate can open while driving. <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;\">MITSUBISHI: [ASX, |, OUTLANDER, |, OUTLANDER PHEV]<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2014 &#8211; 31.12.2016 (6.928 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> corrosion in the parking brake area can lead to unintentional vehicle movements. <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;\">PEUGEOT: 3008<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 16.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2021 &#8211; 31.12.2021 (25 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> an error in the manufacturing process can lead to a defect in the seat rail and the belt attachment in the event of an accident. <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;\">OPEL: CORSA<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2020 &#8211; 31.12.2020 (4.228 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the details of the offset for the 16 inch and 17 inch rims in the ec certificate of conformity (coc document) are incorrect. <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;\">SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE: GSX-250R<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 14.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2016 &#8211; 31.12.2018 (1 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the main headlights may 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;\">VW: [ARTEON, |, PASSAT]<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 15.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2020 &#8211; 31.12.2021 (2.518 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> under certain circumstances, the 12v positive battery cable may be fused incorrectly, which increases the risk of fire in the ev <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: T-ROC<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.04.2021 (DE, KBA)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> 01.01.2021 &#8211; 31.12.2021 (701 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> n.a.<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> the restraint system could only function to a limited extent in the event of heavy braking or if the vehicle tilts sideways, whi <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;\">KEYSTONE: BULLET<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.04.2021 (US)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (216 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE\/EGRESS\/EXIT:LATCHING\/RELEASE SYSTEM<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2020-2021 keystone bullet 34bipr trailers.  the bedroom emergency egress win <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: FORTE<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 14.04.2021 (US)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (4.069 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL\/LUBRICATION:PUMP<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0l nu mpi engine.  foreign particles ma <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: VENZA<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 13.04.2021 (US)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (279.040 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> AIR BAGS:SIDE\/WINDOW:CURTAIN<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> toyota motor engineering &amp; manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2009-2015 venza vehicles.  the supplemental restraint sys <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: XC155<\/div><div class=\"publication\"><b>Publication (source):<\/b> 12.04.2021 (US)<\/div><div class=\"manufacturing\"><b>Manufacturing period:<\/b> n.a. &#8211; n.a. (4.262 units affected)<\/div><div class=\"component\"><b>Component(s):<\/b> ENGINE<\/div><div class=\"desc\"><b>Defect:<\/b> yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 yamaha xc155 scooters.  the primary sheave nut may loosen  <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-274","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\/274","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=274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}