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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 braking performance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label braking performance. Show all posts

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

UK RECALL #21 - Mercedes recalls the Vito and V-Class for possible reduced braking efficiency.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/156
Manufacturer Ref :SRX1601 
Make:MERCEDES BENZ
Model :Vito & V-Class
Launch Date :02/08/2016
Numbers Involved :9402
Build Start Date :01/10/2013
Build End Date :30/04/2016 

Recall Details

Concern :BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
Description :The brake fluid container may not have been inserted far enough into its mounts or was not secured correctly which can result in it detaching and a loss of brake fluid. The driver could become aware of this by the gradual deterioration of brake performance by having to press the brake pedal further. This can consequently increase the risk of collision.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the brake fluid reservoir on the affected vehicles to ensure it is properly engaged and if necessary fix it in the correct position.
Vehicle Id :WDF44760123048400 to WDF44781523166075
WDF44760123048400 to WDF44781523166075

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

  • MERCEDES BENZ - V CLASS
  • MERCEDES BENZ - VITO

Wednesday, 7 January 2015

UK RECALL #14 - MITSUBISHI - Braking performance may be effected.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/108
Manufacturer Ref :R3025820,R3025910, 6020 & 6031 
Make:MITSUBISHI
Model :i-MiEV
Launch Date :28/11/2014
Numbers Involved :287
Build Start Date :30/09/2009
Build End Date :29/08/2011 
Recall Details
Concern :BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
Description :It has been identified that the failure of an electric relay can cause the service brake electric vacuum pump to fail. The issue will be identified to the driver by the illumination of a brake warning lamp on the vehicle's instrument panel and an audible warning. If this occurs, it will result in a need to apply higher brake pedal force and an increase in stopping distances
Remedial Action :Recall all affected vehicles and replace the electric vacuum pump relay.
Vehicle Id :JMALDHA3WBU000201 to JMALDHA3WCU000259
HA3W-0000805 to HA3W-0001660
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)


Sunday, 5 October 2014

UK RECALL #4 - AUDI - Possible reduction in braking performance.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/098
Manufacturer Ref :47L8 
Make:AUDI
Model :Q7, A6, A7, A5, A5 Carbrio, A4 & Q5
Launch Date :01/10/2014
Numbers Involved :5898
Build Start Date :01/01/2012
Build End Date :27/08/2014 
Recall Details
Concern :REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
Description :On affected vehicles, engine oil may, in isolated instances, enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Remedial Action :Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
Vehicle Id :WAUZZZ8TOCA052904 to WAUZZZ8TXDA043189
WAUZZZ4GOCN150140 to WAUZZZ4GXDN089686
WAUZZZ8KODA045573 to WAUZZZ8KXDA178051
WAUZZZ8F0CN013541 to WAUZZZ8FXDN005187
WAUZZZ4LOCD035248 to WAUZZZ4LXDD009290
WAUZZZ4GOCN150140 to WAUZZZ4GXDN089686
WAUZZZ8RODA005989 to WAUZZZ8RXDA045996
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)