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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 possible failure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label possible failure. Show all posts

Saturday, 14 May 2016

UK RECALL #4 - Audi recalls the Q5 for the same issues as the Yeti, possible exploding gas canisters.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/063
Manufacturer Ref :69M1 
Make:AUDI
Model :Q5
Launch Date :05/04/2016
Numbers Involved :180
Build Start Date :14/01/2015
Build End Date :16/01/2015 

Recall Details

Concern :SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
Description :For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed, the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
Vehicle Id :WAUZZZ8R6FA086693 to WAUZZZ8R7FA089246

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

  • AUDI - Q5

UK RECALL #3 - Skoda recalls the Yeti for possible failure of the side airbag gas generator.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/072
Manufacturer Ref :69M3 
Make:SKODA
Model :Yeti
Launch Date :06/04/2016
Numbers Involved :217
Build Start Date :15/01/2015
Build End Date :28/01/2015 

Recall Details

Concern :SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
Description :For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed, the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles check the dates of manufacture of side airbags and replace where necessary.
Vehicle Id :TMB???5L?F6054485 to TMB???5L?F6056396

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

  • SKODA - YETI

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)


Monday, 5 January 2015

UK RECALL #9 - MINI - Possible failure of the seat backrest.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/155
Manufacturer Ref :0052600100 
Make:BMW
Model :Mini
Launch Date :17/11/2014
Numbers Involved :2836
Build Start Date :01/08/2014
Build End Date :30/09/2014 
Recall Details
Concern :FRONT SEAT BACKREST MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE
Description :The back-rest adjustment mechanism on both front seats may be incorrectly set and display a large amount of play. This can cause the back rest to wobble and, in the event of an accident, the back rest may inadvertently fold backwards.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles adjust back rests to manufacturer's specifications.
Vehicle Id :WMWXM520102A61200 to WMWXM920102A27202
WMWXN120802A24487 to WMWXN92000T737065
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