DVLA recall archive
The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.
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A WELDING STUD ON THE MAIN FLOOR MAY BE INCORRECTLY WELDED
A welding stud on the main floor may not have been welded correctly
The vehicles will be recalled and the affecting welding stud sealed
AN INCORRECT LENGTH LINKAGE WAS MOUNTED ON THE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR OF THE REAR AXLE
An incorrect length linkage fitted to headlight range control sensor.
Replace headlamp range control level sensor.
TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTIONALITIES MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION
Hydrogen may be embedded in the piston material of rear brake calipers.
Bleed the hydraulic brake system of the rear axle of affected vehicles.
OIL FOAM MAY DEVELOP IN THE ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM OIL RESERVOIR
It has been determined that on Model series ML/GLE GL/GLS (166) & GLE Coupe (292) with ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM (ACS) Oil foam may develop in the systems oil reservoir under dynamic operating conditions and at an oil level below the minimum level and escape via the ventilation bores in the cap of the reservoir. Depending on the orientation of the two ventilation bores the escaping oil could spray onto hot component parts of the exhaust system. In this case risk of fire cannot be ruled out.
On affected vehicles replace the oil dipstick of the reservoir for the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.
OIL FOAM MAY DEVELOP IN THE ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM OIL RESERVOIR
It has been determined that on Model series ML/GLE GL/GLS (166) & GLE Coupe (292) with ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM (ACS) Oil foam may develop in the systems oil reservoir under dynamic operating conditions and at an oil level below the minimum level and escape via the ventilation bores in the cap of the reservoir. Depending on the orientation of the two ventilation bores the escaping oil could spray onto hot component parts of the exhaust system. In this case risk of fire cannot be ruled out.
On affected vehicles replace the oil dipstick of the reservoir for the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.
FRONT PANEL AND REAR FIXED SECTION OF PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF MAY NOT BE BONDED CORRECTLY
Panoramic glass sunroof the front panel and rear fixed section may not be bonded correctly
Check and replace the frame of the panoramic glass sunroof if necessary.
POTENTIAL OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES
It has been determined that it is possible that the connectors for the transmission oil cooler lines were not pressed together in accordance with specifications. As a result the transmission oil cooler lines could work loose while driving and transmission oil could leak out. Because of a deviation in the supplier�s production process it is possible that the connectors on transmission oil cooler lines from two specific batches were not pressed together in accordance with specifications. In this case the vehicle could possibly lose propulsion due to oil loss in the transmission. The escaping oil could get onto the roadway thus increasing the risk of an accident for following traffic. Also it cannot be excluded that escaping transmission oil could come into contact with hot component parts of the exhaust system and ignite
Check the transmission oil cooler lines and replace them if necessary
BONDING OF THE WINDSHIELD MAY BE INADEQUATE
The bonding of the windshield in the lower area may not correspond to the specification. During a collision the bonding may fail and the windscreen may detach. This could have an adverse affect on the effectiveness of the passenger airbag.
On affected vehicles check bonding and if necessary replace windscreen.
ENGINE ECU HAS NOT BEEN CORRCTLY PROGRAMMED
Due to an error in the engine control unit software the engine may shut down when braking from slow speeds such as pulling up at traffic lights. This may also affect the vehicles ECO start system. It will still be possible to manually restart the vehicle.
On affected vehicles update engine and transmission control units.
ENGINE ECU HAS NOT BEEN CORRCTLY PROGRAMMED
Due to an error in the engine control unit software the engine may shut down when braking from slow speeds such as pulling up at traffic lights. This may also affect the vehicles ECO start system. It will still be possible to manually restart the vehicle.
On affected vehicles update engine and transmission control units.
STEERING POWER ASSIST MAY DEACTIVATE
The connector on the electric power steering control unit may not be properly sealed against water entry. If water enters the control unit the power steering assistance can be lost. The steering assistance not working could increase the risk of collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the plug housing of the electric power steering.
THREADED CONNECTION OF THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT END FITTING MAY FAIL IN A COLLISION
Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the retaining bolt for the right rear seal belt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of a collision the belt may fail.
Where necessary rework threaded connection tighten securing bolt to correct specification.
ENGINE MAY STALL/STOP UNEXPECTEDLY
The engine may stop when braking from lower speeds right before the vehicle comes to a standstill. The concern might be interpreted by the driver as a planned engine stop as part of the automatic stop/start system and the engine will not restart after release of the brake pedal. Depending on traffic situation there could be an increased risk of collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software.
RISK OF FIRE
The threaded connection of the battery ground may not be tightened correctly due to deviation in the tightening angle monitoring. In the event of a poor ground of the battery line a temporarily higher transition resistance could lead to the formation of sparks and local heating. This would increase the risk of fire.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the ground connection of the battery line and if necessary replace the ground connection.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY FAIL
Cabling may have been incorrectly routed and the wiper linkage could chafe the cabling causing a short circuit. If this happens the wiper motor could become inoperative.
On affected vehicles check cabling. Either rework or replace cabling as required.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY FAIL
Cabling may have been incorrectly routed and the wiper linkage could chafe the cabling causing a short circuit. If this happens the wiper motor could become inoperative.
On affected vehicles check cabling. Either rework or replace cabling as required.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED
The welding of the bracket for the torsion bar linkage at the shock absorber may not be to specification. It is therefore possible with extremely high loads for the weld seams of the bracket to tear. In this condition the driving characteristics of the vehicle will be adversely affected and the tyres could be compromised at large steering angles giving an increased risk of collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front shock absorbers.
SEAT BASE MAY CRACK
The Front radius angles in the driver�s and passenger metal seat base may not have been formed correctly and as a result the seat base may suffer from stress cracks which could compromise the strength of the seat base in the unlikely event of a rear end collision. The seat belt system is an integrated part of the seat.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the driver and passenger seat bases.
STEERING MAY BE RESTRICTED
On affected vehicles the steering may be considerably restricted due to a faulty steering angle sensor
On affected vehicles check sensor and replace steering gear including steering angle sensor if necessary
SEAT BASE MAY CRACK
The Front radius angles in the driver�s and passenger metal seat base may not have been formed correctly and as a result the seat base may suffer from stress cracks which could compromise the strength of the seat base in the unlikely event of a rear end collision. The seat belt system is an integrated part of the seat.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the driver and passenger seat bases.
SEAT BASE MAY CRACK
The Front radius angles in the driver�s and passenger metal seat base may not have been formed correctly and as a result the seat base may suffer from stress cracks which could compromise the strength of the seat base in the unlikely event of a rear end collision. The seat belt system is an integrated part of the seat.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the driver and passenger seat bases.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
It is possible that the routing of the frame wiring harness could chaff on a right angle edge at a cable set bracket. This could result in a short circuit which should be identified to the driver by warning lights on the instrument panel before any damage occurs. However the manufacturer is taking steps to prevent any safety issues by recalling the vehicles.
Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the cable set bracket plus if required replace any damaged frame wiring harnesses.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
It is possible that the routing of the frame wiring harness could chaff on a right angle edge at a cable set bracket. This could result in a short circuit which should be identified to the driver by warning lights on the instrument panel before any damage occurs. However the manufacturer is taking steps to prevent any safety issues by recalling the vehicles.
Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the cable set bracket plus if required replace any damaged frame wiring harnesses.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
It is possible that the routing of the frame wiring harness could chaff on a right angle edge at a cable set bracket. This could result in a short circuit which should be identified to the driver by warning lights on the instrument panel before any damage occurs. However the manufacturer is taking steps to prevent any safety issues by recalling the vehicles.
Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the cable set bracket plus if required replace any damaged frame wiring harnesses.
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