USA RECALL #9 - TOYOTA - Sub-Woofer Electrical Short

RECALL Subject : Sub-Woofer Electrical Short

Report Receipt Date: JAN 28, 2015 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V047000 

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 51,495 

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

SUMMARY:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (IC) in the audio amplifier. In some cases, the damaged IC may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.

CONSEQUENCE:

A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

REMEDY:

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will provide a remedy for the audio system, free of charge. Until the remedy is available, Toyota will mail an interim notice and dealers will disconnect the sub-woofer. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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.

UK RECALL #19 - VAUXHALL - Astra models recall for possible fire due to short circuit.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2015/016
Manufacturer Ref :	15-C-004
Make:	VAUXHALL
Model :	Astra J & Astra GTC (Diesel Engine)
Launch Date :	06/02/2015
Numbers Involved :	681
Build Start Date :	27/02/2009
Build End Date :	01/12/2010

Recall Details
Concern :	SHORT CIRCUIT WITH POSSIBILITY THAT FIRE MAY OCCUR
Description :	If the radiator-cooling fan becomes blocked, there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn could cause damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedial Action :	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to programme the Engine Control Module with the latest software.
Vehicle Id :	A8000006 to B8035697

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

VAUXHALL - ASTRA

UK RECALL #6 - LAND ROVER - Various RR and RR Sport models for possible Short Circuit & Fire.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2014/091
Manufacturer Ref :	P044
Make:	LAND ROVER
Model :	Range Rover & Range Rover Sport
Launch Date :	10/11/2014
Numbers Involved :	1341
Build Start Date :	09/03/2012
Build End Date :	22/01/2013

Recall Details
Concern :	RISK OF FIRE
Description :	An internal fault can create a short circuit within the fan control module which may lead to overheating of the insulation and ultimately fire within the engine bay. This may happen with the engine switched off and possibly when the vehicle is unattended.
Remedial Action :	Replace electric cooling fan assembly on affected vehicles
Vehicle Id :	SALGA2KEXDA000001 to SALGA2JE9DA110085 SALWA2PF1EA000001 to SALWA2PE9EA000061

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

LAND ROVER - RANGE ROVER LAND ROVER - RANGE ROVER SPORT

USA - Recall - Chrysler group recalls nearly 900,000 SUV's for possible vanity Mirror wiring issues.

Chrysler Group is recalling an estimated 895,000 SUVs to reroute wiring for vanity-mirror lights.
 
If a stated vehicle was involved in a repair related to servicing the vanity mirror and/or headliner, the wiring – located inside the sun visor – may be subject to short-circuit and fire if not appropriately reassembled by the dealer. This condition is not present in vehicles which have not had the headliner or vanity mirror serviced.
 
Chrysler Group is aware of three related injuries – each of which involved a vehicle that had the vanity mirror and/or headliner serviced.
 
Chrysler Group dealers will, at no cost to customers, install a spacer containing a wire guide feature that will keep the lines properly routed, preventing a potential short-circuit during reassembly.

 
In the interest of protecting our customers, this spacer will be installed in all vehicles within the range, regardless of whether or not the vanity mirror and/or headliner have been serviced.
 
The recall campaign is limited to certain 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango models. Chrysler Group will contact affected customers and advise them when service is available.

An estimated 651,000 vehicles are located in the U.S.; 45,700 are in Canada; 23,000 are in Mexico and 175,000 are outside the NAFTA region.
 
Customers with additional questions may call Chrysler Group’s Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403.

USA - Recall #4 - FIAT 500e, possibly short circuit which may cause service fuse to fail.

SUMMARY:

Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Fiat 500e Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, through April 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have cooling plates for the Power Inverter Module (PIM) that may leak coolant into areas of the high voltage circuitry, resulting a short circuit that could cause the related service fuse to blow.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the service fuse blows, the vehicle would have a loss of propulsion while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PIM, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P23.

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.