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Replace the Engine Starter Motor
The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.
On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.
Replace the Driver’s Airbag – Takata PSDI-5
Affected vehicles may be fitted with a drivers airbag which may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin. It has the potential to fatally or seriously injure vehicle occupants.
Affected vehicles will have the airbag replaced.
Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)
Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.
Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.
Programming Control Units (Steering Gear)
A quality check has revealed a potential issue with the steering gear software program which monitors the function of two sensors and compares the signals. In the vehicles concerned due to an error in the software the failure of a sensor may not always be detected correctly. When a failure has been detected correctly the driver is notified of it by a Check Control message on the Central Display and minimal change to steering feel.
To ensure your vehicle is in perfect working order we would like to program the vehicles control units. This work will be free of charge.
Replace the Engine Starter Motor
For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out.
Replacement of the starter motor.
Replacing the Head Rest (2nd seat row)
On affected vehicles the outer headrests of the second row of seats may not have been manufactured correctly. In case of a collision or an accident they may not provide the necessary protection increasing the risk of injury.
On the affected vehicles the headrest of the second row seats will be replaced.
Rework/Replace the Starter Generator (SGR)
On affected vehicles the screw connection of the positive battery cable onto the starter generator may not have been performed to specification.
On affected vehicles the starter generator will be replaced and positive cable will be reworked / replaced if required.
Replace Rear Brake Hose G45
On affected vehicles the rear brake hoses may not have been crimped correctly during production.
Affected vehicles will have the brake hoses replaced.
Rework Starter Generator Electrical Connection
On affected vehicles the 48v connection to the starter generator may not be secured to the correct specification.
Affected vehicles will have the connection checked and reworked if required.
Adaption measure for the emission control system
For certain vehicles there is an adaptation measure for the emissions control system.
The vehicles will have some components of the emissions control system replaced with adapted parts and their control applications will be updated.
Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail G01 F97
On affected vehicles the screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. This may result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations.
On affected vehicles the luggage lashing rail screws will be replaced with revised screws.
Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail G01 F97
On affected vehicles the screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. This may result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations.
On affected vehicles the luggage lashing rail screws will be replaced with revised screws.
Replace Passenger Airbag G45
For the affected vehicles the fabric of the passenger airbag may have been damaged during handling for airbag assembly.
Replacement of the passenger airbag.
Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5
Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.
Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.
Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail G01 F97
On affected vehicles the screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. This may result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations.
On affected vehicles the luggage lashing rail screws will be replaced along with additional washers.
Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail G01 F97
On affected vehicles the screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. This may result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations.
On affected vehicles the luggage lashing rail screws will be replaced along with additional washers.
Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55
On affected vehicles overtime the aluminium screws can loosen or break on the adjustable variable camshaft timing (VANOS) units potentially resulting in engine emergency mode being activated.
On affected vehicles the eight aluminium screws will be replaced if evidence of faulty screws is found then the VANOS adjustment unit will also be replaced.
Replacing the Driver’s Airbag PSDI-5
On affected vehicles a possible degradation due to age of the propellant tablets may lead to over aggressive combustion if the air bag is activated and cause the inflator body to rupture.
On the affected vehicles the drivers air bag will be replaced.
On affected vehicles the three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly.
On affected vehicles the three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly.
On affected vehicles the steering gear will be replaced
On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module
On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module
On affected vehicles the transmission mechatronic module will be replaced
On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module
On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module
On affected vehicles the transmission mechatronic module will be replaced
Check Steering Wheel and Rework Ground Connection
On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection may have been insufficiently fastened during production which may result in the system detecting the hands are on the steering wheel even though they are not��
On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection will be checked and if required reworked.�
Checking potential vehicle damage
On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping
The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required
Checking potential vehicle damage
On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping
The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required
On affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged Combined Charging Unit may have been installed.
On affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged Combined Charging Unit may have been installed.
Replace the Combined Charging Unit.�
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