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 Driver and Vehicle Safety Agency. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Driver and Vehicle Safety Agency. Show all posts

Saturday, 20 May 2017

UK RECALL #7 - Mercedes recalls a number of models for possible faulty control Units.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2017/124
Manufacturer Ref :SRPC1709 
Make:MERCEDES BENZ
Model :GLA, ML, GLC, CLA, SLK, C-Class, E-Class, CL, CLS & S-Class
Launch Date :19/04/2017
Numbers Involved :42
Build Start Date :01/01/2004
Build End Date :31/03/2017 

Recall Details

Concern :FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
Description :Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
Vehicle Id :WDC2539052F042230 to WDC2539052F042230
WDD2221322A192293 to WDD2221322A192293
WDC1569052J068137 to WDC1569082J210592
WDD2163712A004682 to WDD2163712A004682
WDD1173012N106112 to WDD1173052N300437
WDD1760012J252371 to WDD1760502V105243
WDD2183262A138058 to WDD2189012A139053
WDD2073012F338916 to WDD2074222F084549
WDD2040082A136836 to WDD2040462A220674
WDD2120012B253500 to WDD2122012B250382
WDD2050042R001828 to WDD2050472F254490
WDD2130042A023457 to WDD2130042A023457
WDC1660242A136343 to WDC1660242A136343

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

  • MERCEDES BENZ - CL CLASS
  • MERCEDES BENZ - GLC
  • MERCEDES BENZ - M CLASS
  • MERCEDES BENZ - S CLASS
  • MERCEDES BENZ - CLA
  • MERCEDES BENZ - SLK
  • MERCEDES BENZ - CLS
  • MERCEDES BENZ - C-CLASS
  • MERCEDES BENZ - E-CLASS
  • MERCEDES BENZ - GLA

Thursday, 18 May 2017

UK RECALL #6 - Range Rover recalls flagship and Sport models for airbag issues.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2017/103
Manufacturer Ref :N026 
Make:LAND ROVER
Model :Range Rover & Range Rover Sport 2016
Launch Date :01/05/2017
Numbers Involved :122
Build Start Date :20/09/2016
Build End Date :25/10/2016 

Recall Details

Concern :FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
Description :The front passenger airbag may not function properly due to a deviation in generant mix ratio. In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger airbag may not deploy when required. Failure to deploy can lead to increased injuries to the passenger seat occupant.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag.
Vehicle Id :SALWG2PF4GA116357 to SALWA2VF6GA123797
SALGS2PFXGA314542 to SALGA2KF0GA320134
SALWA2KFXGA665022 to SALWA2KF2GA665418

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

  • LAND ROVER - RANGE ROVER SPORT
  • LAND ROVER - RANGE ROVER

UK RECALL #5 - Audi recalls a number of cars becasue the coolant pump might leak.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2017/115
Manufacturer Ref :19M1 
Make:AUDI
Model :A4,A5, A6 & Q5 (with 2 ltrTFSI engine)
Launch Date :01/05/2017
Numbers Involved :2844
Build Start Date :01/05/2011
Build End Date :31/10/2016 

Recall Details

Concern :COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT
Description :Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
Remedial Action :Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software, which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump, it will be replaced.
Vehicle Id :WAUZZZ8D0CN002863 to WAUZZZ8FXDN018070
WAUZZZ8T0CA007557 to WAUZZZ8TXDA078749
WAUZZZ8K0DA002920 to WAUZZZ8KZDA250141
WA1CFAFP2DA094219 to WA1LFBFPXFA065950
WAUFFBFC9EN010054 to WAUFFBFC9EN010054

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

  • AUDI - A5
  • AUDI - A4
  • AUDI - Q5
  • AUDI - A6

UK RECALL #4 - Citroen follows Peugeot with cars recalled for possible non starting Starter Motor.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2017/139
Manufacturer Ref :NYD 
Make:CITROEN
Model :C3 (B618), C ELYSÉE, C4 CACTUS, C4 PICASSO (B78), SPACETOURER, DISPATCH IV
Launch Date :24/04/2017
Numbers Involved :3607
Build Start Date :15/06/2016
Build End Date :11/10/2016 

Recall Details

Concern :STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
Description :A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
Vehicle Id :VF7******GE548777 to VF7******GT529793
VF7******GE548777 to VF7******GT529793
VF7******GE548777 to VF7******GT529793
VF7******GE548777 to VF7******GT529793
VF7******GE548777 to VF7******GT529793
VF7******GE548777 to VF7******GT529793

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

  • CITROEN - C-ELYSEE
  • CITROEN - DISPATCH IV
  • CITROEN - C4 CACTUS
  • CITROEN - SPACETOURER
  • CITROEN - C3
  • CITROEN - C4 PICASSO

UK RECALL #3 - Peugeot recalls a number of models for possible Starter Motor failure.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2017/140
Manufacturer Ref :HPS 
Make:PEUGEOT
Model :208, 2008, 308 (t9), 3008 (P84), 508, Traveller and Expert 4
Launch Date :24/04/2017
Numbers Involved :7570
Build Start Date :15/05/2016
Build End Date :12/10/2016 

Recall Details

Concern :STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
Description :A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
Vehicle Id :VF3******GT174225 to VF3******GS210463
VF3******GT174225 to VF3******GS210463
VF3******GT174225 to VF3******GS210463
VF3******GT174225 to VF3******GS210463
VF3******GT174225 to VF3******GS210463
VF3******GT174225 to VF3******GS210463
VF3******GT174225 to VF3******GS210463

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

  • PEUGEOT - 308
  • PEUGEOT - 508
  • PEUGEOT - EXPERT 4
  • PEUGEOT - 3008
  • PEUGEOT - 2008
  • PEUGEOT - TRAVELLER
  • PEUGEOT - 208

UK RECALL #2 - Renault recalls the Twingo Again for possible Bonnet and Spoiler out skin detatchment.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2017/136
Manufacturer Ref :OHCD/OHCE 
Make:RENAULT
Model :Twingo III
Launch Date :09/05/2017
Numbers Involved :4056
Build Start Date :07/05/2014
Build End Date :06/07/2015 

Recall Details

Concern :OUTER SKIN OF REAR SPOILER AND BONNET MAY DETACH
Description :Operations 1) or 2) or operations 1) and 2) could be required: 1) The upper part of the bonnet (the bonnet skin) may detach from the rest of the bonnet due to poor adhesive being applied at the factory and deterioration over time. There would be no obvious signs to the customer. 2) The outer part (skin) of the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle and /or the pins on the glass tailgate. There would be no warning to the customer.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and add re-enforcement to the spoiler and/or bonnet or both as required.
Vehicle Id :VF1AHB00551202089 to VF1AHB22553529702

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

  • RENAULT - TWINGO

UK RECALL #1 - Renault recalls the Twingo III for Possible spoiler outer skin detatchment.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2017/135
Manufacturer Ref :OCHD 
Make:RENAULT
Model :Twingo III
Launch Date :09/05/2017
Numbers Involved :5623
Build Start Date :07/05/2014
Build End Date :10/12/2016 

Recall Details

Concern :OUTER SKIN OF REAR SPOILER MAY DETACH
Description :The outer part (skin) of the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle and /or the pins on the glass tailgate. There would be no warning to the customer. However, the possibility of detachment is increased due to the use of car washes.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit additional re-enforcement to the spoiler and bonnet.
Vehicle Id :VF1AHB00551202089 to VF1AHB52557053563

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

  • RENAULT - TWINGO

Saturday, 3 September 2016

UK RECALL #28 - Subaru recalls 2012 Impreza for the passenger airbag that may not deploy in an accident.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/148
Manufacturer Ref :
Make:SUBARU
Model :Impreza
Launch Date :01/08/2016
Numbers Involved :408
Build Start Date :01/01/2012
Build End Date :31/12/2012 

Recall Details

Concern :AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
Description :Certain circumstances can trigger the Occupant Detection System (ODS) to incorrectly detect a high rise in capacitance which deactivates the ODS and turns the passenger airbag off. This is signalled to the driver via the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). If a heavy frontal collision occurs after the MIL illuminates the airbag will not deploy.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Occupant Detection Unit.
Vehicle Id :JF1GPDKZ3CG002021 to JF1GPDKZ3CG006781

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

  • SUBARU - IMPREZA

UK RECALL #27 - Honda is recalling the classic Legend to replace the passenger airbag due to excessive pressure.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/126
Manufacturer Ref :HUK6DA 
Make:HONDA
Model :Legend
Launch Date :01/08/2016
Numbers Involved :581
Build Start Date :01/12/2005
Build End Date :31/12/2007 

Recall Details

Concern :PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
Description :In the event that the airbag is activated, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles replace the passenger front air bag module.
Vehicle Id :JHMKB16*07C200006 to JHMKB16*07c205670
JHMBK16*08C200002 to JHMKB16*08C201108

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

  • HONDA - LEGEND