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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 2010-2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010-2011. Show all posts

Tuesday, 24 November 2015

USA RECALL - FORD - Fusion, mercury Milan and F-650 models recalled for various issues.

Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to these conditions. Details are as follows:
Ford issues safety recall for certain 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles in North America for potential fuel tank issue

Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 450,000 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles for a potential issue with the fuel tank. Some of these vehicles might have a canister purge valve that does not work properly, causing internal pressure changes inside the fuel tank. 
Repeated pressure changes inside the tank could result in a crack on the top of the tank, possibly allowing fuel to leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can lead to a fire.
Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to this condition.
Affected vehicles include certain 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant from July 21, 2008 through March 4, 2011. There are a total of approximately 451,865 vehicles that might be affected in North America, including 411,205 vehicles in the United States and federalized territories, 33,605 in Canada and 7,055 in Mexico.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, inspect the canister purge valve and fuel tank for leaks and replace if necessary, at no cost to the customer.
Ford issues safety recall for 13 2016 Ford F-650 trucks for steering column issue
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for 13 2016 F-650 vehicles for an issue with the steering column. These vehicles were built with a steering column that uses the “park” position mechanism in the automatic transmission. In these vehicles, the park mechanism could fracture if the vehicle is on a grade, loaded and the shift lever is in park, potentially resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
The 13 F-650 vehicles affected were built at Ohio Assembly Plant from July 29, 2015 through Sept. 3, 2015. All are located in the United States.
Dealers will replace the steering column and reconfigure the instrument panel at no cost to the customer.

Sunday, 22 March 2015

UK RECALL #10 - FORD - Relay may overheat and catch fire on Fiesta models.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2015/033
Manufacturer Ref :15S04 
Make:FORD
Model :Fiesta
Launch Date :04/03/2015
Numbers Involved :10265
Build Start Date :16/04/2010
Build End Date :21/04/2011 
Recall Details
Concern :RELAY MAY OVERHEAT AND CATCH FIRE
Description :
On affected vehicles, the diesel engine Glow Plug Control Module, previously replaced under Recall R/2014102, may not be not waterproof and water ingress into the module may cause overheating with the potential to result in a fire. As the GPCM has a permanent electrical live feed there is also a potential risk of an unattended vehicle fire.
Remedial Action :Recheck those vehicles which may have had a suspect replacement fitted and replace module with correct waterproof version
Vehicle Id :WF0GXXGAJGAA27605 to WF0RXX GARBY89393
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)


Wednesday, 7 January 2015

UK RECALL #18 - LAND ROVER - Front Wheels could possibly detach under extreme conditions.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/092
Manufacturer Ref :P048 
Make:LAND ROVER
Model :Defender
Launch Date :28/11/2014
Numbers Involved :2466
Build Start Date :01/09/2010
Build End Date :05/07/2011 
Recall Details
Concern :FRONT WHEEL MAY DETACH
Description :It has been established that in extreme cases the front axle tube could fracture over a period of time. If not identified, this could result in the detachment of the wheel and hub assembly.
Remedial Action :Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional brackets to hold the hub/tube assembly in place should the tube fracture.
Vehicle Id :SALLDHMT7BA820580 to SALLDHSS8BA408691
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)


Monday, 17 November 2014

UK RECALL - '2 - FORD - Possible Risk Of Fire.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/102
Manufacturer Ref :4C564 
Make:FORD
Model :Fiesta (Stage 5 Diesel)
Launch Date :05/11/2014
Numbers Involved :41546
Build Start Date :01/01/2010
Build End Date :31/12/2011 
Recall Details
Concern :POSSIBLE RISK OF FIRE
Description :On affected vehicles, the diesel engine Glow Plug Control Module can be affected by wet conditions. The GPCM is not waterproof and water ingress into the module may cause overheating with the potential to result in a fire. As the GPCM has a permanent electrical live feed there is also a potential risk of an unattended vehicle fire.
Remedial Action :Replace existing module with waterproof version
Vehicle Id :WF0GXXGAJG9D14148 to WF0RXXGAJRCB15566

Thursday, 23 October 2014

UK RECALL #4 & #5 - Peugeot - Braking efficiency may be affected.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/119
Manufacturer Ref :ZSQ 
Make:PEUGEOT
Model :ION
Launch Date :07/10/2014
Numbers Involved :98
Build Start Date :15/11/2010
Build End Date :26/02/2011 
Recall Details
Concern :BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
Description :The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.
Vehicle Id :VF3******BU800323 to VF3******BU802590
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

NUMBER 2

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/117
Manufacturer Ref :ZSU 
Make:PEUGEOT
Model :ION
Launch Date :07/10/2014
Numbers Involved :133
Build Start Date :20/10/2010
Build End Date :27/07/2011 
Recall Details
Concern :BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
Description :The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.
Vehicle Id :VF3******BU800241 to VF3******CU801165
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

UK RECALL #2 & #3 - Citroen - Braking efficiency may be affected.


Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/118
Manufacturer Ref :NCW 
Make:CITROEN
Model :C-Zero
Launch Date :07/10/2014
Numbers Involved :35
Build Start Date :15/11/2010
Build End Date :28/02/2011 
Recall Details
Concern :BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
Description :The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.
Vehicle Id :VF7******BU900333 to VF7******BU902717
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

NUMBER 2

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/116
Manufacturer Ref :NCY 
Make:CITROEN
Model :C-Zero
Launch Date :07/10/2014
Numbers Involved :63
Build Start Date :01/03/2011
Build End Date :03/06/2011 
Recall Details
Concern :BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
Description :The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.
Vehicle Id :VF7******BU902733 to VF7******BU904855
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)