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If there is an object in front of the vehicle the FCM camera system may incorrectly detect it as a pedestrian depending on road circumstances.
If there is an object in front of the vehicle the FCM camera system may incorrectly detect it as a pedestrian depending on road circumstances.
Carry out a software update to the FCM-ECU.
THE RIGHT SIDE SECOND ROW SEAT BELT MAY BE ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY
The right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly.
Inspect the installation of the seat belt and replace if necessary.
THE RIGHT SIDE SECOND ROW SEAT BELT MAY BE ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY
The right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly.
Inspect the installation of the seat belt and replace if necessary.
THE RESISTOR INSIDE THE AIR FLOW SENSOR MAY CORRODE
It may not be possible to start the engine in order to charge the main drive battery.
The air flow sensor is to be replaced on the affected vehicles.
THE FLANGE OF THE DRIVE BELT AUTOMATIC TENSIONER MAY CRACK
Power steering drive belt automatic tensioner may crack and fail.
Replace the automatic tensioner and bolts.
SUNROOF GLASS MAY DETACH FROM THE SUNROOF ASSEMBLY
The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly.
Replace the sunroof glass and bonding material.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FCM FCM MAY ACTIVATE THE BRAKE FOR LONGER THAN NECESSARY
Collision avoidance system may activate the brake for longer than necessary.
The ECU will be rewritten with modified software.
THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC UNIT FUNCTION MAY BE INTERRUPTED
Driver assist programme functions through the hydraulic brake unit may be interrupted.
The ECU will be rewritten with modified software.
THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC UNIT FUNCTION MAY BE INTERRUPTED
Driver assist programme functions through the hydraulic brake unit may be interrupted.
The ECU will be rewritten with modified software.
PARKING BRAKE CALIPER SHAFT BOOTS INCORRECTLY SEALED
Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move.
Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.
PARKING BRAKE CALIPER SHAFT BOOTS INCORRECTLY SEALED
Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move.
Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.
WATER INGRESS MAY CAUSE WINDSCREEN WIPERS TO FAIL
Due to inappropriate waterproofing water may be drawn into the front wiper motor and/or may cause corrosion of the wiper link ball joint. This may over time cause the wipers to fail.
On affected vehicles replace the wiper motor which has a modified breather and wiper link ball joint.
DOOR LATCHING MECHANISM MAY MALFUNCTION IN HOT TEMPERATURES
The locking mechanism in the door latch assembly may not operate properly in high temperatures. As a result the door may latch correctly and may unintentionally open whilst driving.
A modified assembly is available and depending on vehicle identification number the remedy is to replace either both O/S door latches or on all four doors.
ECU RELAY MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE ECU TO MALFUNCTION
The engine Electronic Control Unit Relay may overheat and fail. This could interrupt power supply to the engine and will cause the engine malfunction warning lamp to illuminate. The engine may stall and may not restart.
On affected vehicles the engine ECU power relay will be replaced with a new relay.
DOOR LATCHING MECHANISM MAY MALFUNCTION IN HOT TEMPERATURES
The locking mechanism in the door latch assembly may not operate properly in high temperatures. As a result the door may latch correctly and may unintentionally open whilst driving.
A modified assembly is available and depending on vehicle identification number the remedy is to replace either both O/S door latches or on all four doors.
ECU RELAY MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE ECU TO MALFUNCTION
The engine Electronic Control Unit Relay may overheat and fail. This could interrupt power supply to the engine and will cause the engine malfunction warning lamp to illuminate. The engine may stall and may not restart.
On affected vehicles the engine ECU power relay will be replaced with a new relay.
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED
The Internal Combustion Engine may not operate correctly. DTC�s will be generated the engine-warning lamp will illuminate and the combination meter will display a message. In the worst case the internal combustion engine will fail to start and charge the main traction battery. If the warnings are ignored the main traction battery will become depleted and the vehicle will lose all drive.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply countermeasure software to the ECU and replace the spark plugs with ones of approved specification.
FUEL MAY LEAK
There is a possibility that a connection of the fuel pipe to the fuel hose has been improperly mounted in production
On affected vehicles inspect the installation of the fuel hose connector and if found to be improper remove and reconnect correctly
ECU MALFUNCTION MAY CAUSE SYSTEMS TO BECOME INOPERABLE
During operation the headlights and or the windscreen wipers amongst other systems may become inoperable as a result a none conformity in the Electronic Time & Alarm System (ETACS) ECU.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date of the ETACS ECU. The ETACS ECU will be replaced if it is within the affected production dates.
BRAKE PEDAL FAILS TO RELEASE
Due to incorrect installation of the switch sleeve in the brake booster the switch sleeve may be cracked. As a result the tip of the switch sleeve could break off causing the brake pedal not to release with the effect of the vehicle being unable to restart/move/pull away.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the production date of the brake booster. Replace the brake booster if it is of the affected production dates.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE
Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrol engine the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. If this continues under this condition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletion Overheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort will increase.
Replace drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s)
BRAKE LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE
Silicon grease applied to the brake light switch during production may penetrate the switch and insulate the contacts. This may prevent the stop lamps from operating and on vehicles with automatic transmission the shift lever cannot be moved from the park position.
Clean mounting and replace brake light switch
POSSIBLE LOSS OF DRIVE
As a result of incorrect machining of the oil seal installation aperture in the transfer cover by one of the transfer box suppliers it is possible the oil seal may move from its intended position in the casing. This can result Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) passing from the main gearbox into the transfer casing causing the ATF pressure to drop which will result in poor shifting and the illumination of a warning lamp on the instrument panel. Also as the oil level in the transfer box increase it can leak out from the transfer box breather pipe onto the road surface. In the worst case scenario the vehicle can lose all drive.
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the transfer box. If found to be one of the affected transfer boxes then the transfer box will be replaced.
REDUCTION IN POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE
Due to a nonconformity in the manufacture of the alternator pulley (free wheel type) the contact surface of the pulley might be deformed. In use the tightening torque of the alternator pulley can decrease resulting in the pulley detaching from the alternator. Should this happen the driver will notice reduced power steering assistance and the warning lamp for the charging system will illuminate.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and ascertain which alternator is fitted. Where an unmodified alternator is fitted replace the alternator.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MAY FAIL TO OPERATE AND/OR CAUSE BRAKES TO APPLY
One or both of the following may occur: 1) While driving through a tunnel with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) operating the ACC control unit may judge that the tunnel wall is a vehicle in front. This can result in the ACC system automatically applying the brakes to reduce vehicle speed. 2) Due to a calculation error in the ACC/Front Collision Mitigation (FCM) control unit ACC failure and Active Stability Control (ASC) failure may be displayed in the combination meter along with an audible warning alarm. The ACC and FCM systems will not operate when these warnings are displayed.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to rewrite the ACC/FCM Electronic Control Unit software with modified software.
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