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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.
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.
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.
Replace the Engine Starter Motor
For affected vehicles local overheating may occur at the electrical contacts of the vehicle's engine starter motor. This may cause an increase in current flow resulting in local overheating or risk of thermal event.
Replacement of the starter motor.
Check Windscreen Bonding reworking if necessary
For affected vehicles there is concern that a gap in the windshield urethane seal at the right A-pillar was created. Due to the gap water can ingress with possible water contamination of the glove box and carpet area including the Body Domain Control unit (BDC) and power distribution box.
Check bonding of windshield and for water contamination if necessary reseal windscreen and and inspect electrical components replacing if required.
Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement
On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.
Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.
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.
Integrated Braking System
On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.
Integrated Braking System
On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.
Engine Starter Motor / DME Software Update
On affected vehicles the starter motor may be overloaded due to repeated lengthy attempts to start the engine as the software based overload protection is not sufficient.
On affected vehicles improved software will be installed on the DME (engine starter motor electronics control unit)
Owners Manual G05
On affected vehicles in the owner’s manual the maximum permissible limits of the vehicle regarding weight data/additional load values that are specified are stated too high
On affected vehicles an updated insert sheet will be added to the owner’s manual.
Seat Belt Warning (Front Seat Belts)
On affected vehicles the hall sensor in the driver and passenger front seat belt stalks may not have been correctly installed and it may indicate the seat belt is inserted correctly when it actually is not.
On affected vehicles the seat belt stalks will be tested and replaced if necessary.
Seat Belt Warning (Front Seat Belts)
On affected vehicles the hall sensor in the driver and passenger front seat belt stalks may not have been correctly installed and it may indicate the seat belt is inserted correctly when it actually is not.
On affected vehicles the seat belt stalks will be tested and replaced if necessary.
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.
Integrated Braking System
On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired
On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced
Integrated Braking System
On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired
On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System 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
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
The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.
The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.
Replace the driver and front passenger airbags.
A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.
A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER MAY LEAK OVER TIME AND CAUSE THERMAL INCIDENT
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.
On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.
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