DVLA recall archive
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Showing 26–41 of 41 recalls.
THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE OIL SEPERATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED PRIOR TO ENGINE ASSEMBLY.
Certain vehicles could have an engine oil separator that may have been damaged prior to engine assembly.
Inspect the engine oil separator and if found to be damaged and/or leaking a replacement engine oil separator must be installed
A BATTERY MAY HAVE AN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED/WELDED BUSBAR IN ONE OF THE BATTERY ARRAYS
A battery may have an incorrectly positioned/welded busbar in one of the battery arrays
Install a new High Voltage battery.
VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CURRENT SOFTWARE THAT CONTOLS THE FUNTIONALITY OF THE ECALL SYSTEM
Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the eCall system.
Carry out a software update.
PARTICLE CONTAMINATION CAN CAUSE INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUITING OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY CELLS
Particle contamination can cause internal short circuiting of high-voltage battery cells.
The HV battery pack will be replaced on affected vehicles.
THE FUEL OPERATED HEATER COULD START INADVERTENTLY
The Fuel Operated Heater could start inadvertently
New SYNC system software must be applied.
THE HV BATTERY PACK CAN OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN THE VENTING OF HOT GAS
The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.
To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only.
THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CONTROL CHARGER MODULE CONNECTOR MAY BE DAMAGED
The High Voltage Battery Control Charger Module (BCCM) connector may be damaged
An inspection of the BCCM is required to confirm an undamaged connector. If a failed inspection occurs the vehicle must be reworked with a replacement BCCM and charge cable.
VEHICLE COULD SUFFER CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE FRACTURE
A number of vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.
To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel �Wrench light� and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE MAY FRACTURE
Affected vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.
To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel �Wrench light� and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.
OIL SUMP MAY CRACK DUE TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING
The engine control module calibration may not adequately detect an overheat condition in certain 2.0L Duratorq Diesel engines. In extreme cases an overheated engine can result in a breach of the oil sump leading to loss of the engine oil.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download revised software for the control module calibration that improves overheat detection and provides an instrument cluster warning indicator to the driver and engine de-rate strategy.
THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD MAY CRACK
Localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack.This may cause a pressurized oil leak which in extreme circumstances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.
On affected vehicles Inspect engine and cooling system. Replace affected components and fit a Coolant Level Sensor along with associated software to provide and audible and visual warning to the driver.
SIDE AND/OR KNEE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN A COLLISION
The airbag initiator may be defective and may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deploying in the event of an accident. In a collision the airbags not deploying could put the occupants at further risk.
Recall the 1943 vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the side and knee protection airbags complete with initiators.
B-PILLAR TRIM INSULATION TOO CLOSE TO THE SEAT BELT PRETENTIONER
In the event of a colision which deploys the front seat belt retractor pre-tensioner there is a possibility that the insulation material on the inner face of lower 'B' pillar trim could be subjected to a concentrated heat source that could ignite the insulation material resulting in fire.
Remove a section of the insulation material on both �B� pillar trims.
HEATED WASHER JETS MAY OVERHEAT
The heated washer jets fitted to some Kuga vehicles may have jet heating elements that are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets. An overheating jet element will damage the nozzle housing and may cause local heat/fire damage to the cowl grille accompanied by smoke and burning smell.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new washer jets.
RISK OF FIRE
The heated washer jets may have jet heating elements which are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets. An overheating jet element will damage the nozzle housing and may cause local heat/fire damage to the cowl grille accompanied by smoke and burning smell.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new washer jets.
HARD BRAKE PEDAL MAY OCCUR DURING ENGINE WARM UP
During engine warm up it is possible that the non return valve within the vacuum pump may stick. It is possible that if sufficient brake applications are made before the valve releases the vacuum stored within the brake booster will be used up and a hard brake pedal and longer stopping distances may result.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised design of non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.
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