DVLA recall archive
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POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
On affected vehicles the servo vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed and can chafe against the auxiliary drive pulley. This can lead to failure of the hose and a loss of brake servo assistance.
On affected vehicles check brake servo hose. If in good condition correctly reroute and secure hose. If hose is damaged replace hose and correctly route and secure.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
On affected vehicles the servo vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed and can chafe against the auxiliary drive pulley. This can lead to failure of the hose and a loss of brake servo assistance.
On affected vehicles check brake servo hose. If in good condition correctly reroute and secure hose. If hose is damaged replace hose and correctly route and secure.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
It is possible that one or both of the front brake hoses could rupture allowing brake fluid to leak. A warning lamp and message will appear on the dash board when the fluid depletes to a certain level. Braking capability will be retained by the rear brake circuit pedal feel will be degraded and pedal travel extended. Stopping distances will increase.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both front brake hoses.
RISK OF FIRE
An internal fault can create a short circuit within the fan control module which may lead to overheating of the insulation and ultimately fire within the engine bay. This may happen with the engine switched off and possibly when the vehicle is unattended..
Replace electric cooling fan assembly on affected vehicles
RISK OF FIRE
An internal fault can create a short circuit within the fan control module which may lead to overheating of the insulation and ultimately fire within the engine bay. This may happen with the engine switched off and possibly when the vehicle is unattended..
Replace electric cooling fan assembly on affected vehicles
VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE
The right hand rear suspension link arm to knuckle fixings may not be to specification. When subjected to normal use loading one or both of the fixings may fracture. Where one or both of the suspension link arm fixings fracture vehicle stability may be compromised.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both the right hand side rear suspension link arm to knuckle fixings and torque to the correct specification.
FRONT DIRECTION LAMP INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT MAY FAIL
In the event of a front direction indictor lamp failure the audible and visual warning (double click/double flash warning) will not function thereby not informing the driver of the failure. This can result in the vehicle not being rectified for a prolonged period which increases the chance of a collision with other road users.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the vehicle with the latest software.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
For vehicles fitted with Dynamic Response System (DRS) it is possible that the positive battery cable could come in contact with the DRS fluid supply pipes. If this condition occurs the positive battery lead could chaff on the DRS pipe which will then lead to DRS pipes becoming positively charged. Should the charge find an earth then localised melting of components could occur due to heat generation. This could ultimately result in a vehicle fire.
Recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the positive battery cable then reroute the cable.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.
Recall all affected vehicles inspect the fuel spill rail/return pipe and if required replace the spill rail with a new modified rail.
BRAKES MAY FAIL
Mounting bolts for the rear brake caliper may not be torqued to the correct specification. This will create noise from the rear of the vehicle whilst it is being driven and during braking and should warn the driver of the issue. However if the vehicle continues to be driven it is possible the bolts can work loose thus allowing the brake caliper to detach. This will result in the caliper contacting the road wheel which can cause brake failure or sudden deflation of the tyre with subsequent loss of control of the vehicle.
Recall affected vehicles to check the mounting bolts and re-torque them.
STEERING MAY FAIL
The steering rack mounting bolts may not be fully tight. If the steering gear fixings are below the required torque the driver will experience abnormal noise and feedback through the steering wheel during low speed manoeuvring and at higher speeds some easily corrected minor over steer. If the driver ignores the warning signs both fixings could become sufficiently loose to detach from the vehicle making directional control of the vehicle difficult.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the steering gear and check the steering gear mounting fixings are tightened to the correct torque.
WINDSCREEN MAY NOT BE SECURE
The affected vehicles windshield may not be fully bonded in to the aperture. Where the windshield is not bonded water ingress might occur and there may be reports of increased wind noise. Furthermore this concern may also be a non-compliance with the regulatory requirements of FMVSS 212 or FMVSS 216 Windshield Mounting.
Approved Service Centre will remove and replace the windscreen with the correct bonding agent in line with existing service repair procedures.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
The front pump bearing on some aftermarket replacement High Pressure Fuel Pumps may fail due to lack of sufficient lubrication. This will cause failure of the shaft seal which will cause a fuel leak and if not rectified could cause a vehicle fire.
Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel pump with the latest specification pump.
FUEL MAY LEAK
Fuel may leak from the fuel pump front bearing which could lead to poor performance smell of fuel fuel leakage at the rear of the engine fuel leak onto the ground and in the worse case fire.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the high pressure fuel pump drive belt belt tensioner the high pressure fuel lines and the fuel filter.
POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN BRAKING ASSISTANCE
It has been identified that some vehicles may experience a reduction in braking performance leading to increased stopping distance due to the possibility of oil entering the brake booster or the brake vacuum pump non-return valve sticking in the closed position after cold start.
All recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified brake vacuum pipe along with a revised design non-return valve in the secondary port of the vacuum pump.
FULL WINDSCREEN RETENTION MAY NOT BE ACHIEVED IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT
The windscreen bonding process to vehicle may not be effective. Water and wind ingress may occur. In extreme cases in an air bag deployment or collision the windscreen may detach.
Recall affected vehicles to check for presence of primer/activator on REAR tailgate glass. If present no further action is required as all screen security is assured. If not present the FRONT windscreen will be removed and re-fitted in-line with exiting service repair procedures.
BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM BRAKE PIPE
Brake fluid may leak from either the right hand front or left hand front brake caliper bridge pipe
Recall affected vehicles and replace the caliper bridge pipe on all four calipers with a revised corrosion resistant part.
BRAKE HOSE ABS AND PAD SENSOR LEADS MAY CHAFE ON WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHTS
It is possible for the wheel balance weights to foul the left front brake hose and/or the ABS wheel speed sensor and/or the brake pad wear warning sensor.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit stick on wheel balance weights in place of the clamp on weights. A handbook supplement will also be produced stating the requirement for stick on weights.
THE PARKING FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
Due to the presence of an out of specification component within the automatic gearbox parking brake interlock system. The parking function may not fully engage when the operating lever is moved to park despite all indicators showing that park has been achieved. If the parking brake is not applied the vehicle may roll away.
Recalled vehicles will have the out of specification component replaced with a quality assured item.
THE PARKING FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
Due to the presence of an out of specification component within the automatic gearbox parking brake interlock system. The parking function may not fully engage when the operating lever is moved to park despite all indicators showing that park has been achieved. If the parking brake is not applied the vehicle may roll away.
Recalled vehicles will have the out of specification component replaced with a quality assured item.
BUCKLE MAY NOT BE RETAINED
Some vehicles may have been manufactured with a seat belt buckle mounting with a tensile strength below the required standard. If in the event of an accident where the rear left second row seat belt was being used the buckle may not be fully retained.
Recall the affected vehicles inspect and replace seat belt buckle where required.
POSSIBILITY OF STRESS CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK
Due to a material specification change combined with inadequate tool design and process control it is possible that stress cracking can occur at either the fuel tank vent valve ring welding the breather pipe weld or the filler pipe stub.
Replace the fuel tank with an improved design.
TV SCREEN MAY NOT SWITCH OFF WHILST THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION
It has been identified that the TV will be viewable by the driver whilst the vehicle is in motion if the TV is being operated in the full screen position when the vehicle is stationary and a call through the in car phone system is either made or received and not ended prior to the vehicle being set in motion.
Recalled vehicles will have the high level front display unit reprogrammed with a revised level of software thus ensuring that the TV screen is switched off whilst the vehicle is in motion.
YAW RATE SENSOR MAY SUFFER INTERNAL DELAMINATION
On certain vehicles equipped with a dynamic stability control the yaw rate sensor may have suffered internal delamination. This could result in actuation of the stability control incorrectly resulting in uneven and unexpected application of the brakes.
Recalled vehicles will be inspected in order to ascertain whether they contain a suspect sensor. Should this indeed be the case the sensor will be replaced with a quality assured part.
RISK OF FIRE
There is a possibility that a short circuit may occur in the cigar lighter bulb holder when the vehicle lighting system is operated.
Disconnect the illumination feed to the lighter and remove the bulb.
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