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Showing posts with label Ignition may Fail. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ignition may Fail. Show all posts

Wednesday, 7 January 2015

UK RECALL #20 - CADILLAC/CHEVY - Ignition May turn off by accident.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/130
Manufacturer Ref :140902EU 
Make:CADILLAC
Model :Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX, Cadillac DTS and Chevrolet Alero
Launch Date :02/12/2014
Numbers Involved :11190
Build Start Date :20/03/2003
Build End Date :17/05/2004 
Recall Details
Concern :VEHICLE IGNITION MAY INADVERTENTLY TURN OFF
Description :It has been identified that if the key ring carries additional weight and the vehicle experiences any extreme road conditions, for instance, off road or harsh events, then the keys can rotate away from the run position on the ignition switch. This will result in the loss of engine power and associated function. Also, the air bags will not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
Remedial Action :Recall all affected vehicles to modify the ignition keys.
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Sunday, 16 November 2014

UK - RECALL #1 - TRIUMPH - Ignition May Fail

Vehicle Details
Reference :RM/2014/029
Manufacturer Ref :SB519 
Make:TRIUMPH
Model :Thunderbird & Storm ABS, Tiger 800/XC ABS, Thruxton, Bonneville & T100, America, Scrambler, Rocket III Touring, Rocket III Roadster ABS, Speedmaster
Launch Date :03/11/2014
Numbers Involved :256
Build Start Date :06/02/2014
Build End Date :07/08/2014 
Recall Details
Concern :IGNITION MAY FAIL
Description :Components within the ECU are incompatible when operating at extremes of tolerance. This condition can cause damage to the injector driver and can lead to the injector being constantly on. The engine will either fail to start or, if running, the fuel injector circuit can malfunction causing one cylinder to lose power.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ECU.
Vehicle Id :SMT920K13FT665698 to SMTTRE16B8F668964
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SMT920K13FT665698 to SMTTRE16B8F668964
SMT920K13FT665698 to SMTTRE16B8F668964
SMT920K13FT665698 to SMTTRE16B8F668964
SMT920K13FT665698 to SMTTRE16B8F668964
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97N910K17FM673855 to 97NE06BFXFM666396
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97N910K17FM673855 to 97NE06BFXFM666396
97N910K17FM673855 to 97NE06BFXFM666396
97N910K17FM673855 to 97NE06BFXFM666396
97N910K17FM673855 to 97NE06BFXFM666396