DVLA recall archive
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THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SYSTEM MAY HAVE A FAULTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)
The high voltage battery system may have a faulty battery management system (BMS) or in extreme cases may exhibit internal damage to certain cells of the lithium-ion battery
A software upgrade to the BMS inspection of lithium-ion battery data and if required replacement of a faulty battery module or complete battery assembly
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE REMAINS ENERGIZED WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF
There could be an increased risk of a �key off� engine compartment fire.
Install a relay in the main vehicle fuse box to stop the live positive feed to the ABS module with �key off�.
IF MOISTURE ENTERS THE ABS MODULE IT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT
When the vehicle is turned off if moisture enters the ABS module it could cause an electrical short.
Affected vehicles will have a relay installed in the main fuse box to prevent power going to the ABS module when the ignition key is in the off position.
THE AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY PREMATURELY
In the event of an impact on the lower part of the vehicle body the airbag may prematurely deploy
The airbag Control Unit will be reprogrammed
WHEEL NUTS NOT TIGHTENED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
Wheel nuts not tightened to the correct specification
Tighten wheel nuts to correct specification
PREMATURE IGNITION OF AIR/FUEL MIXTURE IN THE ENGINE CYLINDER
Possible premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder
Upgrade and update the ECU programme
BRAKE FLUID LINE AND A/C TUBE PIPES COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK
A right-front brake fluid line and a/c tube may become damaged and leak.
The brake pipe and AC pipe will be inspected for damage. If the pipes are damaged they will be replaced.
THE SUNROOF MOTOR HAS AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE VERSION INSTALLED
The sunroof anti-pinch function may not work properly.
The sunroof and roller blind motors will be checked and if necessary replaced with an improved part.
THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY DETECT A CRASH SIGNAL AND COMMAND DEPLOYMENT OR NON DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG
The airbag may not deploy properly during a crash due to a programming issue
Upgrade the software in the Airbag Control Unit.
REAR SLIDING DOORS MAY CLOSE SUDDENLY
Rear sliding door fully open catch not holding door correctly.
Replace sliding door catch on affected vehicles.
HYBRID WARNING LAMP ELIMINATED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY INDICATE THERMAL DAMAGE TO POWER RELAY ASSEMBLY AND POWER CABLE
Power relay connections with increased risk of a thermal incident.
Replace power relays. Inspect relay holders and replace if required.
CURTAIN AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE CORRECTLY IF DEPLOYED
The cushion within the curtain airbag maybe damaged when it is deployed.
On affected vehicles a rubber pad has to be attached to the curtain airbag mounting bolt.
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH INNER ACTUATOR HOUSING MAY DAMAGE INNER OIL SEAL
Hydraulic Clutch Actuator could cause fire
Inspect and repair or replace actuator
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH INNER ACTUATOR HOUSING MAY DAMAGE INNER OIL SEAL
Hydraulic Clutch Actuator could cause fire
Inspect and repair or replace actuator
STEERING WHEEL MAY DETACH
On affected vehicles when the steering wheel is turned form lock to lock it will be possible for the outer rim of the steering wheel to break away from the boss. If this occurs the vehicle cannot be steered by the driver.
The steering wheel airbag must be removed to determine the lot number of the steering wheel. If found to be faulty the steering wheel will be replaced.
COOLANT MAY LEAK INTO ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL UNIT
The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) to have some cracks in the aluminium casting which may cause the casting to become porous. The EPCU is cooled by a coolant channel and due to the porous cracks it is possible for the coolant to leak inside the EPCU unit causing the high voltage system to immediately shut down.
To inspect the units with UV lamp. If found to be porous the unit will be replaced.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE ABS MODULE
Affected vehicles might experience and electrical short inside the ABS control module. On the affected vehicles moisture can enter the ABS module electrical system. Over time the moisture can cause a short circuit. This could cause the ABS module to fail and in extreme instances increase the risk of a thermal incident inside the engine bay.
On affected vehicles replace the Module printed circuit board with one which has additional sealing.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE ABS MODULE
Affected vehicles might experience and electrical short inside the ABS control module. On the affected vehicles moisture can enter the ABS module electrical system. Over time the moisture can cause a short circuit. This could cause the ABS module to fail and in extreme instances increase the risk of a thermal incident inside the engine bay.
On affected vehicles replace the Module printed circuit board with one which has additional sealing.
IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT DEPRESSSING THE CLUTCH PEDAL.
The clutch pedal inhibitor may fail and it will then be possible to start the vehicle in gear without pressing the clutch pedal down.
On affected vehicles fit a modified clutch inhibitor switch to prevent this.
FUEL MAY LEAK
On vehicles fitted with the high power R diesel engine fuel may leak from the fuel feed pipe connection at the high pressure pump. Drivers would feel a lack of power from the engine and possibly smell diesel.
On affected vehicles replace the feed pipe with a new version.
BONNET MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
Water ingress into the bonnet release cable may cause corrosion and affect the operation of the cable which could lead to unintentional opening of the bonnet.
On affected vehicles the upper bonnet catch cable will be replaced with a new modified cable with better seals at the end of the cable.
FUEL PIPE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP MAY LEAK
There may be a fuel leak from the fuel pipe connecting the fuel filter to the high-pressure pump. Drivers would feel a lack of power form the engine and a possible smell of diesel. If the diesel pipe starts to leak and it is not replaced immediately is it possible for the pipe to split and the vehicle will break down. The diesel form the fuel filter will leak onto the road.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel pipes from the fuel filter to the high-pressure pump with a modified component.
POWER-ADJUSTABLE DRIVER'S SEAT MAY MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY
Moisture could enter the micro switches in the seat control unit and lead to intermittent shorting such that the power adjustable driver�s seat may intermittently not operate or may move forwards rearwards up down or recline without the drivers input. Unintentional movement of the driver�s seat may affect the driver�s ability to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new control unit which includes the micro switches in the driver�s seat.
SECONDARY BONNET CATCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY
If the bonnet is not shut correctly on the main bonnet catch and the bonnet then opens to the secondary catch the secondary bonnet catch is not strong enough to hold the bonnet in a closed position. At high motorway speeds the bonnet can then fly open and block the driver�s view. There is also a warning light to inform the driver that the bonnet is not closed correctly which is not functioning as intended.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the secondary bonnet catch for a new stronger item. A new program will be downloaded into the cluster to make the bonnet open warning light work correctly.
STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY BE LOST
Two LEDs are used to calculate torque applied to the steering wheel. If the ECU senses a discrepancy in the torque sensing circuitry an indicator lamp is illuminated in the instrument cluster a diagnostic code is stored and steering assist is no longer provided. The driver will have to supply more effort to steering the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-programme the steering ECU. The steering will then be tested. If the vehicle fails the test a new torque sensor will be fitted.
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