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Showing 126–150 of 157 recalls.
SEAT BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN PASSENGER
The seat belt mounting bolts in the areas of the B pillar and seat base have been found not to specification. In the event of an accident the restraint function of the seat belt may not be guaranteed.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary adjust the torque of the seat belt mounting bolts in question.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
An incorrect cable duct retaining bolt has been fitted. In the event of a crash the cable duct may detach at least partially from the engine. In this situation it is more likely that a short circuit of the unfastened starter/alternator line may occur.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the mounting bolt and fix the starter wiring in place.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
It has been identified that the fleece filter insert of the engine oil separator may become obstructed with dirt particles. It is therefore possible that an increase in pressure within the crankcase may occur with the result that oil could escape onto hot engine parts. Should this occur a fire may ensue.
Recalled vehicles will have the original oil filter replaced with one of a cyclone type.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
It has been identified that the fleece filter insert of the engine oil separator may become obstructed with dirt particles. It is therefore possible that an increase in pressure within the crankcase may occur with the result that oil could escape onto hot engine parts. Should this occur a fire may ensue.
Recalled vehicles will have the original oil filter replaced with one of a cyclone type.
RISK OF FIRE
A incorrect cable duct retaining bolt has been fitted. In the event of a crash the cable duct may detach at least partially from the engine. In this situation it is more likely that a short circuit of the unfastened starter/alternator line may occur.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the mounting bolt and fix the starter wiring in place.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
It has been identified that due to a fault with the previous recall to perform an engine ECU flash upgrade engine damage could occur as a result of piston cracking. As a consequence and in the worst case oil may enter the engine compartment where it could come into contact with hot engine parts which may result in a fire.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject ECU loaded with modified software.
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
It has been identified that on certain vehicles the threaded insert of the parking brake adjuster may break under load due to insufficient wall thickness. Should breakage of the adjuster occur parking brake efficiency will be lost.
Recalled vehicle will have the parking brake adjuster replaced with a quality assured item.
PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE
The parking brake may become ineffective. It has been identified that the threaded portion of the brake adjuster for the parking brake may break under load due to the wall thickness being too slight.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brake adjuster.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the engine control unit.
POSSIBLE ENGINE BAY FIRE AND PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components. It has further been identified that the threaded portion of the brake adjuster for the parking brake may break under load due to the wall thickness being too slight. Should a failure occur the parking brake would become ineffective.
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with modified engine control software and will also have the parking brake adjuster replaced with a quality assured item.
POSSIBLE ENGINE BAY FIRE
It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components.
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with modified engine control software.
SIDE MOUNTS OF THE ROOF BED LADDER MAY FAIL
It has been established that the side mountings for the roof bed ladder are insufficient to hold it in place. As a result the ladder could slip sideways.
Recalled vehicles will have the roof bed ladder replaced.
POTENTIAL FAILURE OF REAR AXLE
It has been identified that the rear axle left hand side half shaft may develop cracks. Should this occur breakage of the rear axle might ensue.
Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle inspected and replaced if necessary.
ELECTRONICS MAY NOT BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL
The full functionality of the vehicles electronics which includes the safety systems cannot be guaranteed. This is a result of incorrect software being transmitted to a number of vehicles.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-perform the software (SCN) coding to the control unit.
INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
It has been identified that an incorrect brake master cylinder and or brake fluid reservoir has been installed. In instances of the installation of an incorrect brake master cylinder the brake pedal will travel further before the brakes become effective. On vehicles fitted with an incorrect brake fluid reservoir the brake wear limit light will illuminate prematurely.
Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder and or the brake fluid reservoir replaced.
INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.
Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.
ECU MAXIMUM ROAD SPEED LIMIT NOT SET
The maximum road speed limit was not set in the engine control unit during production.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to set the maximum road speed of the vehicle.
RISK OF FIRE
It has been identified that the lens of the interior lamps located in the air ducts may not conform to specification under conditions of continuous operation. This may result in an electrical short circuit and an isolated cable fire.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject lamps replaced.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
Fire may occur in vehicles fitted with rear air conditioning as a result of the rear interior lamp deforming because of its position in continuous heat.The deformation in combination with moisture may trigger a short circuit of the connecting contacts and thereby cause an isolated cable fire.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the interior lamps in the rear passenger compartment.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
In the case of an incident where the air bags deploy as a result of the offside window bag module possibly having been fitted with a defective diffuser the air bag may not fully inflate and parts of the window bag module may detach and fly into the interior compartment at high speeds.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the offside window bag module.
AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE CORRECTLY
In the case of an incident where the air bags deploy as a result of the offside window bag module possibly having been fitted with a defective diffuser the air bag may not fully inflate and parts of the window bag module may detach and fly into the interior compartment at high speeds.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the offside window bag module.
VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT
It has been identified that a possible poor contact with the fuel pump relay in the fuse and relay module unit may affect the operation of the fuel pump and cause the engine to cut out.
Recall all affected vehicles to check the manufacturing date of the fuse and relay module unit and it necessary replace it.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
It is possible that an incorrect size terminal may have been fitted to the starter wiring harness. It could result in the wiring not being crimped correctly and cause a detachment of the wiring which could result in a short circuit.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the starter-alternator wiring harness.
CRASH SIGNAL PROTOCOL MAY NOT OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
A software error may exist in the airbag control unit which can prevent a crash signal being generated in the event of a rear-end collision. As a result automatic unlocking of the doors and switching on of the hazard lamps cannot be assured.
The recalled vehicles will have the airbag control unit replaced.
SUSPENSION SPRING MAY FRACTURE
It has been identified that during manufacture insufficient wax was applied to the front of the rear axle road springs. This in extreme circumstances can lead to failure of the spring.
Recalled vehicles will have the rear road spring front mounting brackets replaced.
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