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.
Showing posts with label 2010-2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010-2015. Show all posts

Wednesday, 14 September 2016

USA RECALL #8 - SET Exhaust accessories may cause burns if standing too close to the exhaust of the 4Runner.

RECALL Subject : Accessory Exhaust Tip May Contact and Burn People

Saturday, 23 July 2016

USA RECALL #11 - Aston Martin models may not unlock from the outside during certain situations.

RECALL Subject : Double-Locked Doors cannot be Opened/FMVSS 206

Sunday, 22 March 2015

UK RECALL #7 - VOLVO - Parking brake may unintentionally release under certain circumstances.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2015/040
Manufacturer Ref :T59750 
Make:VOLVO CAR
Model :S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70, S80
Launch Date :19/02/2015
Numbers Involved :2151
Build Start Date :02/12/2010
Build End Date :02/02/2015 
Recall Details
Concern :PARKING BRAKE MAY UNINTENTIONALLY RELEASE
Description :
Vehicles with manual gearboxes and start/stop functionality have Parking Brake Module (PBM) software that may allow the parking brake to unintentionally release. The unintended release of the parking brake can only occur when the engine is running and the gearstick moved, so it will happen when the vehicle is attended.
Remedial Action :
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download upgraded Parking Brake Module (PBM) software.
Vehicle Id :011004 to 260428
081110 to 350262
290056 to 360156
162386 to 190680
140559 to 223682
213001 to 331870
237064 to 729424
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)


Thursday, 14 August 2014

USA - RECALL - A number of Land Rover ad Range Rover models recalled due to possible airbag issues.

SUMMARY:
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LR2 and 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A component within the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may fail, resulting in the front seat passenger air bag being totally or partially disabled.
CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, if the air bag is disabled, the air bag may not deploy or may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
REMEDY:
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 30, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.