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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.
Showing posts with label insufficiently Torqued. Show all posts
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Friday, 10 April 2015

UK RECALL #2 - CITROEN & DS BRAND - Directional Control May Be Affected.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2015/061
Manufacturer Ref :NHR 
Make:CITROEN
Model :C3 & DS3
Launch Date :13/03/2015
Numbers Involved :24
Build Start Date :03/12/2014
Build End Date :03/12/2014 
Recall Details
Concern :DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED
Description :It is possible that the front subframe and suspension wishbones mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the mounting bolt working loose and falling from the vehicle, plus the possibility of the insecurity of the subframe or the front suspension wishbone. This can cause an issue with the handling or even loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedial Action :Recall all affected vehicles to check and retorque the front subframe and suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
Vehicle Id :VF7******EW695269 to VF7******EW695821
VF7******EW695269 to VF7******EW695821
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)




UK RECALL #1 - PEUGEOT - Directional Control May Be Affected.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2015/060
Manufacturer Ref :ZYC 
Make:PEUGEOT
Model :208
Launch Date :13/03/2015
Numbers Involved :2
Build Start Date :03/12/2014
Build End Date :03/12/2014 
Recall Details
Concern :DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED
Description :It is possible that the front subframe and suspension wishbones mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the mounting bolt working loose and falling from the vehicle, plus the possibility of the insecurity of the subframe or the front suspension wishbone. This can cause an issue with the handling or even loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedial Action :Recall all affected vehicles to check and retorque the front subframe and suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
Vehicle Id :VF3******EW056163 to VF3******EW056164
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)