DVLA recall archive
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Showing 101–125 of 125 recalls.
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY DECREASE
The stroke of the brake pedal which could affect the slowing down of the vehicle may be in excess of manufacturer's recommendations due to the brake bleeding operation not being fully performed.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the brakes have been fully bled and that brake travel is within manufacturer's recommendation.
PEDAL BRACKET MAY FAIL
The nuts that secure the pedal mounting assembly may be the wrong specification. This could allow the nuts to work loose. If this happens control of the vehicle could be effected.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the nuts.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE MAY MALFUNCTION
It has been identified that due to a nonconformity in one of the operating cables of the Electric Parking Brake (FSE) it is possible that insufficient application (force) will be applied. This could result in only one wheel operating or locked. The driver however will receive warning of the issue by the illumination of the Parking Brake Warning Lamp on the instrument panel along with a message on the multifuction screen.
Recall all affected vehicles for inspection repair or if required the replacement of the cable.
TAILGATE MAY OPERATE INCORRECTLY
The wiring loom to the tailgate may have been routed incorrectly. This could cause damage to the wiring and amongst other things the boot to open inadvertently.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the tailgate wiring harness.
LOSS OF POWER
Gear selection may be affected by inaccurate software being installed.
The recalled vehicles will be subject to a software upgrade.
FUEL MAY LEAK
It is possible that the fuel return pipe may chaff on the diesel fuel filter support in the engine compartment. This can if not identified result in a fuel leak.
Recall all affected vehicles for the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe.
FUEL MAY LEAK
It is possible that the fuel return pipe may chaff on the diesel fuel filter support in the engine compartment. This can if not identified result in a fuel leak.
Recall all affected vehicles for the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe.
BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.
FRONT SEAT BELT MAY NOT LOCK CORRECTLY
The front seat belts may not lock in the buckles correctly which will have the affect of the front passengers not being sufficiently restrained in the case of a violent impact.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary repair the seat belt locking mechanism.
BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
An internal component of the Brake Master Cylinder may not be in conformity and as such braking performance/efficiency may be affected
Recall affected vehicles and replace Master Cylinder
WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.
An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment
Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.
WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.
An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment
Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.
PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INEFFECTIVE
It has been identified that due to a production non conformity in one of the electric parking brake cables the brake may not hold the vehicle securely on a steep gradient when the parking brake is applied. This will be accompanied by the illumination of the warning lamp and a message saying parking brake faulty on the multifunction screen.
Recalled vehicle swill have the conformity of the cables checked and replaced as necessary.
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME INSECURE
The front brake caliper fixing screws are not to standard (non - conforming) and may slacken
Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing screws with approved type.
RISK OF PARTIAL DE-BONDING OF GLASS PANORAMIC ROOF MOULDING.
It has been identified that in the event of incorrect bonding there is a risk of the partial release of the glass panoramic roof moulding such that it becomes visible to the driver. If the concern is not rectified in the long term; the moulding could detach. It should be noted that there is no risk to the integrity of the sealing of the affected area.
Recalled vehicles will have the bonding of the moulding checked and replaced as necessary.
VACUUM BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY REDUCE.
It has been identified that the check valve within the brake assistance vacuum pump may suffer from a non-conformity which in time may reduce the braking assistance.
Recalled vehicles as a preventative measure will have the subject valve replaced. At the same time certain vehicles will also have the air dosing unit replaced.
THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD BECOME STIFF THEREBY REDUCING BRAKING ASSISTANCE
The brake pedal might feel stiff and the braking distances extended as a result of a defect in the vacuum pump.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the valve in the vacuum pump.
POSSIBILITY OF REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
It has been identified that vehicles fitted with 2I HDI engines may have been fitted a vacuum pump which may not be to specification. This could lead to a decrease in braking assistance.
Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pump replaced.
POTENTIAL LOSS OF ABS AND ESP FUNCTIONS
It has been identified that the operation of the ABS/ESP braking unit may be affected by the ingress of water.
Recall likely to be affected vehicles to reinforce the resistance of the ABS/ESP unit to water.
SEAT BELT MAY FAIL IN A COLLISION
It has been identified that on some vehicles fitted with electrically controlled seats in very rare cases and under certain impact conditions the front seatbelt may provide a diminished level of restraint.
As a preventative measure subject vehicles will have the front seatbelt buckles replaced.
FRONT AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT
It has been identified that the front air bag ECU may not take full account of frontal impacts that are below the legal threshold for triggering deployment.
Recalled vehicles will have the air bag ECU re-programmed.
BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK
There is a possibility that a seepage of brake fluid may occur at the union between the rear flexi hose and the metal brake pipes. This would eventually lead to the illumination of the low fluid warning lamp which if left would result in longer brake pedal travel and reduced effectiveness of the brakes.
Recall the vehicles that likely to be affected and check for seepage of brake fluid. If the brake fluid seepage is apparent the flexible brake hose and the associated metal brake pipes will be replaced.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
This concern relates to right hand drive vehicles only. There may cases of the brake linkage lever being defectively assembled which may result in a loss of braking efficiency.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR/RISK OF FIRE
Repeated ingress of saline water into the connections to the Electronic Control Unit for the Anti- Lock Braking system may eventually result in a short circuit that could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the ABS block and strengthen the sealing of the electrical connections.
DIESEL FUEL RETURN PIPE MAY LEAK
The diesel fuel return pipe of the injection system for 1.6 HDI ( DV6) engines carries the risk that over time seeping of fuel may occur due to nonconformity in manufacture.
Recalled vehicles will have the return pipe replaced with a quality assured item.
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