DVLA recall archive
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FRONT AXLE TOE ADJUSTMENT INCORRECTLY CALCULATED
The toe adjustment for the front axle was incorrectly calculated and set during production.
Measure the front axle adjustments (toe and camber) and correct them.
GAS FUEL CYLINDERS MAY FAIL
Gas fuel tanks fitted to affected vehicles may be affected by corrosion. Over time corrosion may weaken the tank wall(s) and the tank may burst.
On affected vehicles check gas fuel tanks for corrosion. assess and where necessary replace.
WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY
The windscreen may not be correctly sealed in the upper middle area which may allow water to enter the cabin area.
On affected vehicles check installation of windscreen and if necessary re-install.
VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY UPDATED
The vehicles electronic control unit (ECU) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ECU
On affected vehicles update the software of the control unit
REAR SPRING SEAT BASES MAY FAIL
The rear spring seat bases may develop cracks. Therse could case the seat base(s) to fail and the spriing(s) may detach.
On affected vehicles repalce the rear spring seat bases
TRAILER HITCH MAY DETACH
Two out of the four screws/bolts of the trailer hitch may not have been tightened correctly resulting in excessive stress to the other bolts. It is therefore possible that over time the connection could fail and the trailer detach from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of incident.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fixing bolts/screws for the towing attachment.
SEAT BELT RESTRAINT MAY BE IMPAIRED
The seatbelt mountings on the two seater bench seats may not be correctly tightened. This could cause the seatbelts not fully restrain the passengers and heighten the risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the seatbelt mouintings. Retighten the seatbelt mountings to the correct torque.
BONDED WINDOWS MAY DETACH IN A COLLISION
In the event of an accident the windows bonded tie down rails and the super high roof (if fitted) could detach and increase the risk of injury due to the lack of adhesion of non-conforming paint.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and remove/install all bonded windows (excluding the windshield) and tie down rails and/or super high roof (if present) as well as repainting the corresponding bonding surfaces.
WINDOW ADHESION MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY BONDED
In the event of an accident the windows bonded tie down rails and the super high roof (if fitted) could detach and increase the risk of injury due to the lack of adhesion of non-conforming paint.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and remove/install all bonded windows (excluding the windshield) and tie down rails and/or super high roof (if present) as well as repainting the corresponding bonding surfaces.
WINDOWS MAY DETACH
On vehicles with multi layered paint it is possible the layers may not have bonded as intended. This could allow the windscreen to detach in the event of excessive forces such as an accident. This may similarly affect bonded tie downs and/or super high roof.
Recall affected vehicles and check stability of the paint. Where necessary reapply paint to affected areas.
RISK OF FIRE
On vehicles fitted with the four cylinder (OM651) engine the high pressure fuel lines may not have been manufactured to specifications. These lines may crack and allow fuel to leak. If an ignition source is present there is a risk of fire.
On affected vehicles replace high pressure fuel lines.
SEATBELT MECHANISM MAY MALFUNCTION
The threaded connections of the seatbelts at the B-Pillars were possibly not tightened with the required torque. If the required torque is not present it is possible the threaded connection may loosen further. In the event of a loosened threaded connection the intended restraint effect of the seat belt cannot be guaranteed in the event of a collision and the risk of injury during an event may possibly be increased.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check and where necessary tighten the threaded connection.
OIL MAY LEAK
On vehicles with affected engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.
On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.
OIL MAY LEAK
On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.
On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.
VEHICLE STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED
It has been established that on certain models of NCV3 (5-ton) vehicles fitted with air suspension from the VB AirSuspension company have a high risk of a fracturing of the weld seam on the rear axle spring saddle. In the unlikely event that this occurs then the rear axle can become loose and take on a self-steering behaviour which could affect vehicle control or stability.
Recall all affected vehicles to fit an additional spring saddle clamp to provide additional security.
INCORRECT CROSS-MEMBER BOLTS FITTED
The screws/bolts used for fastening the towing eyes the cross-member of the trailer hitch and the rear step for the support of the cross-member on 5 ton vehicles may be the wrong type. This could cause the bolts to work loose and in a worst case snap.
As a precautionary measure the screw/bolts will be replaced on affected vehicles.
FUEL MAY LEAK
A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.
FUEL MAY LEAK
It is possible that the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the plug area of the drain opening. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.
CONTROL MAY BE LOST
Rear suspension springs may not be to specification and could fail at the spring eye. If such a failure occurs vehicle control could be lost.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the suspension springs.
MISLEADING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INFORMATION AND ESP FUNCTIONS
A program error may result in misleading instrument cluster information and ESP functions
Re-Program the control unit and conduct SCN coding of the SRS control unit.
PASSENGER SEAT MAY DETACH
Rivets retaining the seat cushion of the front passenger seat may be too small and in an accident may not retain the cushion. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the double front passenger bench seat.
FUEL MAY LEAK
It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
Air-conditioning system may malfunction due to its fuse block being too weak. This could result in the risk of electrical current leak in the fuse block which could result in a short circuit and in extreme cases a risk of fire.
Fitment of a modified fuse block.
OIL MAY LEAK
Oil may leak from the bottom of the engine oil filler neck. If not rectified this could lead to oil leaking onto the road surface and/or engine damage due to insufficient lubrication.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine oil filler neck.
INCORRECT HEADLAMP FITTED
It has been established that some vehicles may have been fitted with headlights that are dipping to the offside headlights not to the nearside.
Recall affected vehicles and replace headlights.
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