USA RECALL #2 - JAGUAR LAND ROVER - Possible issues relating to lug nuts on selected models.

RECALL Subject : Wheel Lug Nuts May Crack

Report Receipt Date: FEB 18, 2015 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V092000 

Component(s): WHEELS 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 28 

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

SUMMARY:

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and LR4 vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may crack and detach from the wheel hub stud.

CONSEQUENCE:

If one or more of the wheel lug nuts crack or detach from the wheel hub, the remaining lug nuts may be unable to keep the wheel secured to the vehicle. If the wheel detaches, loss of vehicle control would result, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel nuts with new wheel nuts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P056.

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.

IRELAND - Volkswagen to recall Polo Models with specific engines.

Volkswagen Ireland is recalling a number of Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI Vehicles produced between 2010 and 2014 fitted with the 1.2 TDI 70bhp engine.

The recall affects 1256 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI in Ireland.

The reason for the recall is Quality Assurance at Volkswagen AG has found that, in isolated cases, because of the pressure pulsations in the fuel lines and the engine pulsations when driving, vibrations can be transmitted to the cover of the fuel filter. This can crack the filter cover in the area of the supply neck can lead to a fuel smell inside the vehicle and a leak of diesel fuel. There is no cause for concern and letters will be sent to owners of the affected vehicles where they will be asked to arrange an appointment to have the work completed at their authorised Volkswagen service agent. Any work carried out as part of this recall will be free of charge to the customer.

Consumers who are concerned that they may be affected by the recall can contact Volkswagen customer service on the lo-call number 1850 812 761.