Purpose

I will try my best to provide detailed info on various cars and what is like to live with them, I have already produced a few for Jaguar-car-forums, I will do my best to be unbiased, but it will be hard for some cars. I will re-produce press releases and copy from other motoring news.

Saturday 14 May 2016

UK RECALL #10 - Volkswagen follows its other brands in recalling models for Gas Can airbag failure.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/065
Manufacturer Ref :69L9 
Make:VW
Model :Sharan & Touran
Launch Date :06/04/2016
Numbers Involved :38
Build Start Date :23/01/2015
Build End Date :28/01/2015 

Recall Details

Concern :SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
Description :For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed, the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
Vehicle Id :WVWZZZ7NZFV030164 to WVWZZZ7NZFV030750
WVWZZZ7NZFV030164 to WVWZZZ7NZFV030750

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • VW - TOURAN
  • VW - SHARAN

UK RECALL #9 - Seat recalls the Alhambra for side airbag gas generator failure, the same as Audi and Skoda.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/064
Manufacturer Ref :69M2 
Make:SEAT
Model :Alhambra
Launch Date :06/04/2016
Numbers Involved :35
Build Start Date :27/01/2015
Build End Date :28/01/2015 

Recall Details

Concern :SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
Description :For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed, the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
Vehicle Id :VSSZZZ7NZFV515832 to VSSZZZ7NZFV516114

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • SEAT - ALHAMBRA

UK RECALL #8 - Aston Martin recalls a number of its models for a possible short circuit in the battery supply cable.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/082
Manufacturer Ref :RA-18-0020 & QN-18-0038 
Make:ASTON MARTIN
Model :DB9, DBS, Vanquish and Virage
Launch Date :11/04/2016
Numbers Involved :691
Build Start Date :08/03/2007
Build End Date :17/05/2007 

Recall Details

Concern :RISK OF SHORT-CIRCUIT IN BATTERY SUPPLY CABLE
Description :On affected vehicles the right front seat can compress the battery supply cable. Prolonged occurrence could cause damage to the insulation and the cable may "short out"
Remedial Action :Fit new cable guide to reroute supply cable. Check condition of supply cable and where necessary reinforce insulation . In rare instances the cable may require replacement.
Vehicle Id :SCFCA05D67PX10206 to SCFCB05D98PX40301
SCFCA05D28GE00008 to SCFGDCAD2AGE01925
SCFJCCEP1EGJ01549 to SCFPLCGUXGGK02816
SCFGCEAN5CGG13325 to SCFGDEAN9CGG13342

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • ASTON MARTIN - DB9
  • ASTON MARTIN - DBS
  • ASTON MARTIN - VANQUISH
  • ASTON MARTIN - VIRAGE


UK RECALL #7 - Renault recalls the Kadjar SUV for possible airbag deployment issues.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/070
Manufacturer Ref :0C5A 
Make:RENAULT
Model :Kadjar
Launch Date :19/04/2016
Numbers Involved :10613
Build Start Date :01/07/2015
Build End Date :31/03/2016 

Recall Details

Concern :SIDE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY OR THEY MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY
Description :The airbag computer (ECU) incorrectly interprets the data provided by the lateral shock sensors and can reverse it. In the event of a side impact that is severe enough to cause side air bag deployment there is a risk of either non-deployment, or activation of the airbags on the opposite side to the impact
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles re-programme of the airbag ECU
Vehicle Id :VF1RFE00052459784 to VF1RFE00X55295653

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • RENAULT - KADJAR

UK RECALL #6 - Mercedes-Benz recalls it's cCitan van for possible issues with the rear bench seat, and fracturing blts.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/048
Manufacturer Ref :SRV1603 
Make:MERCEDES BENZ
Model :Citan
Launch Date :22/04/2016
Numbers Involved :60
Build Start Date :30/01/2013
Build End Date :09/09/2014 

Recall Details

Concern :PASSENGER BENCH SEAT MAY FAIL
Description :The bolt securing the passenger seat back rest may fracture. If this happens the back rest cushion may drop. In the event of a collision the seat belt may not fully restrain the passenger as intended.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles replace the mounting screws with additional sleeves.
Vehicle Id :WDF4156052U117325 to WDF4156052U148578

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • MERCEDES BENZ - CITAN

UK RECALL #5 - Mercedes benz is recalling over 30,000 C-Class cars for possible airbag issues.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/034
Manufacturer Ref :SRPC1605 
Make:MERCEDES BENZ
Model :204 C-Class
Launch Date :04/04/2016
Numbers Involved :31792
Build Start Date :01/03/2006
Build End Date :30/11/2009 

Recall Details

Concern :1. AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY, OR 2. AIRBAGS MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT OBVIOUS CAUSE
Description :Due to corrosion of internal components the SRS control unit may fail. This will deactivate SRS components, such as airbags or, in rare instances, cause an SRS component to unintentionally deploy.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles replace the SRS control Unit.
Vehicle Id :WDC2049831F229809 to WDD2042772F295548

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • MERCEDES BENZ - C CLASS

UK RECALL #4 - Audi recalls the Q5 for the same issues as the Yeti, possible exploding gas canisters.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/063
Manufacturer Ref :69M1 
Make:AUDI
Model :Q5
Launch Date :05/04/2016
Numbers Involved :180
Build Start Date :14/01/2015
Build End Date :16/01/2015 

Recall Details

Concern :SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
Description :For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed, the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
Vehicle Id :WAUZZZ8R6FA086693 to WAUZZZ8R7FA089246

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • AUDI - Q5

UK RECALL #3 - Skoda recalls the Yeti for possible failure of the side airbag gas generator.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/072
Manufacturer Ref :69M3 
Make:SKODA
Model :Yeti
Launch Date :06/04/2016
Numbers Involved :217
Build Start Date :15/01/2015
Build End Date :28/01/2015 

Recall Details

Concern :SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
Description :For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed, the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles check the dates of manufacture of side airbags and replace where necessary.
Vehicle Id :TMB???5L?F6054485 to TMB???5L?F6056396

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • SKODA - YETI

UK RECALL #2 - Skoda announces that the sunroof may injure occupants from the outside when closing on the Superb.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/071
Manufacturer Ref :97BV 
Make:SKODA
Model :Superb III
Launch Date :06/04/2016
Numbers Involved :355
Build Start Date :01/05/2015
Build End Date :01/04/2016 

Recall Details

Concern :SUNROOF MAY INJURE OCCUPANTS WHEN IT IS CLOSED FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE
Description :On certain vehicles with Panorama sun roof the legally specified limits of the clamping forces for convenience opening and closing of the sun roof may not be kept. When closing the Panorama sun roof from outside with the vehicle key (convenience closing), if any body parts are in the operating area of the sun roof they can get pressed against the roof frame and possibly get injured.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and deactivate the convenience opening and closing of the Panorama sun roof. To do this the software for the on-board supply control unit and the sun roof control unit must be updated/ configured.
Vehicle Id :TMB???NP?G7011401 to TMB???NP?G7073721

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • SKODA - SUPERB