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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 Vehicle & Operator Services Agency. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vehicle & Operator Services Agency. Show all posts

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

UK MAY RECALL #4 - Lexus recalls it's IS and GS models for a possible risk of fire.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/080
Manufacturer Ref :TBA 
Make:TOYOTA
Model :Lexus IS & Lexus GS
Launch Date :26/05/2016
Numbers Involved :10958
Build Start Date :03/06/2005
Build End Date :14/09/2007 

Recall Details

Concern :RISK OF FIRE
Description :The fuel pressure sensor may not have correctly tightened during assembly. Over time this may affect the seal and allow fuel odour to escape. This could ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles replace seal and tighten pressure sensor to specification.
Vehicle Id :JTHBK262##0001003 to JTHBK262##5053073
JTHBH96S##0001008 to JTHBH96S##5055682

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


UK MAY RECALL #3 - Toyota's Supermini, the Yaris gets a recall for issues resulting from seatbelt anchor points.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/083
Manufacturer Ref :CGG30 
Make:TOYOTA
Model :Yaris & Yaris HV
Launch Date :18/05/2016
Numbers Involved :3709
Build Start Date :30/08/2011
Build End Date :26/01/2016 

Recall Details

Concern :REAR SEAT BELT MAY FAIL
Description :The vehicles are equipped with 3-point lap-shoulder belt assemblies in all-three rear seating positions. The inner belt (buckle portion) of each of the rear three seat belt assemblies is secured to the floor of the vehicle with an anchor plate. The anchor plate might have been manufactured with a sharp edge around the punched portion. In the event of a collision, there is a possibility that the inner seat belt webbing could become cut and separate at the anchor plate. If this occurs, the inner seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, which could increase the risk to injury.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the Lot number of the anchor plate. Where necessary, the rear inner belt assembly will be replaced with a new one.
Vehicle Id :VNKKD3D3##A017187 to VNKKD3D3##A223777
VNKJC0D3##A101414 to VNKKL3D3##A197022

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


UK MAY RECALL #2 - Vauxhall's huge seller, the Vivaro, gets it's own airbag recall, seems like airbags are the issue lately.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/101
Manufacturer Ref :16-C-029 
Make:VAUXHALL
Model :VIVARO
Launch Date :19/05/2016
Numbers Involved :22
Build Start Date :18/09/2013
Build End Date :01/12/2014 

Recall Details

Concern :AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
Description :One or both bolts retaining the passenger air bag may have been omitted during production. As a result the airbag may not deploy as intended during a frontal collision
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles check bolts present for tightness and fit new bolts where required. and fit new bolts where required,
Vehicle Id :W0LPR1T0248907709 to W0L3F7018FS011630

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


UK MAY RECALL #1 - Suzuki recalls over 11,000 S-Cross models for possible airbag issues.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/095
Manufacturer Ref :TBA 
Make:SUZUKI
Model :S-Cross
Launch Date :09/05/2016
Numbers Involved :11263
Build Start Date :01/08/2013
Build End Date :13/01/2016 

Recall Details

Concern :FRONT AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
Description :The stitch spaces on the front seat back trims may be incorrect and tearing strength of the trim can be higher than normal. In the event of a collision it is possible that the inflation force of the airbag will not be enough to tear the trim.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles replace seat back trim.
Vehicle Id :TSMJYA22S00100306 to TSMJYB82S00353405

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


Friday, 10 April 2015

UK RECALL #6 - RENAULT - Twingo model recalled due to possible seatbelt malfunction during a collision.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2015/065
Manufacturer Ref :0BVZ 
Make:RENAULT
Model :Twingo
Launch Date :26/03/2015
Numbers Involved :383
Build Start Date :29/09/2014
Build End Date :29/10/2014 
Recall Details
Concern :SEATBELTS MAY MALFUNCTION IN A COLLISION
Description :Due to an error in the manufacturing process the seat belt buckle may not retain the belt during a frontal impact.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles check build date of seat belt assembly and replace if necessary.
Vehicle Id :VF1AHB00552016248 to VF1AHB22552028962
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)


UK RECALL #5 - HONDA - Passenger Side Airbag May Fail To Deploy Correctly.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2015/043
Manufacturer Ref :HUK5NN 
Make:HONDA
Model :Accord, Accord tourer, CR-V, Civic, Jazz & Stream
Launch Date :16/03/2015
Numbers Involved :31135
Build Start Date :02/01/2003
Build End Date :27/12/2003 
Recall Details
Concern :PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
Description :The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.
Vehicle Id :JHMES9**03S200092 to JHMES9**04S201251
JHMCL7**03C208010 to JHMCN2**04C201797
SHSRD8**03U107168 to SHSRD8**04U209338
1HGEM2**03l600323 to 1HGEM2**04L600407
JHMGD1**03S211931 to JHMGD5**04S201690
JHMRN1**03C200525 to JHMRN3**04C200767


UK RECALL #3 - TOYOTA - Wheel Hub May Become Loose

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2015/039
Manufacturer Ref :
Make:TOYOTA
Model :Yaris
Launch Date :16/03/2015
Numbers Involved :135
Build Start Date :12/09/2014
Build End Date :11/12/2014 
Recall Details
Concern :WHEEL HUB MAY BECOME LOOSE
Description :One or more of the rear hub retaining bolts may have not been tightened to the correct specification. A bolt or bolts may work loose and could have an adverse affect on the braking performance or could cause a wheel to lock unintentionally.
Remedial Action :Recall affected vehicles. Check bolts for tightness and if required tighten to correct specification. Where necessary replace bolts.
Vehicle Id :VNKJL3D3#QA131953 to VNKJL3D3#QA144939
VNKKL3D3#QA131461 to VNKKL3D3#QA148481
VNKJL0D3#QA132268 to VNKJL0D3#QA139875
VNKKL0D3#QA131894 to VNKKL0D3#QA145130
VNKJC3D3#QA079857 to VNKJC3D3#QA087692
VNKKC3D3#QA079553 to VNKKC3D3#QA087809
VNKKD3D3#QA122965 to VNKKD3D3#QA148416
VNKKC0D3#QA079545 to VNKKC0D3#QA087464
VNKJJ0D3#QA251157 to VNKJJ0D3#QA251157
VNKJJ3D3#QA250010 to VNKJJ3D3#QA255916
VNKKJ0D3#QA249306 to VNKKJ0D3#QA271957
VNKKJ3D3#QA248435 to VNKKJ3D3#QA271893


Sunday, 22 February 2015

UK RECALL #21 - MITSUBISHI - Shogun BK, SWB & LWB recalled for possible engine stalling.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2015/003
Manufacturer Ref :R3027210, R3027230, R3027231 
Make:MITSUBISHI
Model :Shogun BK (V88W = SWB, V98W = LWB)
Launch Date :11/02/2015
Numbers Involved :2846
Build Start Date :11/09/2010
Build End Date :05/12/2013 
Recall Details
Concern :ENGINE MAY STALL
Description :Due to a fault in the engine ECU software it is possible that the 4M41 engines in the Shogun will not learn the variations or age deterioration in injectors and be able to adjust the amount of fuel being injection accordingly. This inability to learn these values correctly can result in the engine emits an excessive amount of soot to the DPF, which can block it. This can result in the engine stalling and not being able to restart.
Remedial Action :Recall all affected vehicles and reprogramme engine ECU software.
Vehicle Id :JMAMNV88WBJ400101 to JMAMYV88WEJ400193
JMALNV98WCJ400146 to JMALYV98WEJ400737
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)


UK RECALL - #20 - MITSUBISHI - i-Car recalled for reverse gear may fail to function.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2015/005
Manufacturer Ref :
Make:MITSUBISHI
Model :i-car
Launch Date :11/02/2015
Numbers Involved :602
Build Start Date :31/01/2006
Build End Date :14/11/2007 
Recall Details
Concern :REVERSE GEAR MAY NOT FUNCTION
Description :On affected vehicles a component within the transmission valve block may be defective. If the component fails the gear box may not select gears correctly. In the worst case scenario the driver may not be able to select reverse gear.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles inspect the gearbox valve block. Depending on inspection outcome, replace valve body installation kit or valve body assembly.
Vehicle Id :JMYLRHA1W7U000408 to JMYLRHA1W7U500595
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)