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Showing 101–125 of 167 recalls.
BRAKING MAY BE AFFECTED
The electric Brake Vacuum Pump on i- MiEV might become inoperable due to a manufacturing error. If this happens the vacuum to assist the brake booster is not available. This will lead to an increased brake pedal force being required to stop the vehicle. Consequently this could lead to an increased stopping distance.
Replace vacum pump
FUEL MAY LEAK
It has been identified during product quality monitoring that on certain vehicles it is possible that the fuel line may detach from the connectors due to chemical influences.
Insert an additional hose clamp and thereby fix the return line in place.
LOSS OF DRIVE
The mounting clamps at the oil lines from the Duonic transmission have been found to be attached incorrectly on certain vehicles. Therefore it is possible an oil line could detach during vehicle operation due to the faulty assembly of the clamps. If the vehicle is used regularly under these circumstances the detachment of the oil hose from the tube may result in automatic transmission fluid escaping. This makes further gear shifting impossible and will make it impossible to drive further.
Replace the mounting clamps at the oil line.
DRIVE MAY BE LOST
On the 2010 model year i-MiEV (Japanese specification Right Hand Drive vehicles only) the main battery 280 amp fuse may melt shutting off the high voltage electric circuit. This will result in electrical power no longer being supplied to the motor control unit. The car will fail to start or lose all drive regardless of the battery charge state and fault codes P1A15 and P1A17 are generated.
Rectification is the replacement of this fuse with a modified one.
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
It is possible that the parking brake cable may not be properly located in the rear brake shoes parking brake operating lever. It is therefore possible if the cable is not secure that the cable may become loose during driving which will result in the failure of the handbrake if not rectified.
Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required secure the cable.
FUEL MAY LEAK
It is possible that air has been trapped within the fuel pump mounting cap mouldings which could lead to the cap cracking and fuel vapour and/or fuel might leak from the tank.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump mounting cap.
POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY BE INOPERATIVE
On a number of right hand drive vehicles it has been established that the electrical wiring harness to the power assisted steering control unit for the Electric Power Steering (EPS) has not been secured correctly. Vehicle vibration could cause a break in the connection between the harness and the control unit. Should this occur the EPS warning light will illuminate on the dash and the driver will experience heavier steering control although control of the vehicle is not lost.
All affected vehicles will be recalled for the fitment of a modified bracket and securing clip.
REAR WHEEL AND HUB MAY DETACH
The rear wheel hubs may come loose which will produce noise to warn the driver. However should the driver continue to driver the vehicle it is possible that the wheel and hub will detach from the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the hub bolts and where necessary also replace the wheel hubs.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
On vehicles with anti-lock brake systems it is possible that the earth of the ABS hydraulic unit to corrode. In the worst cases this could cause the hydraulic motor to run continuously causing the motor to overheat or the corrosion could cause some heat development at the terminal to the ABS hydraulic unit and start a fire.
The recalled vehicles will have the earth line for the ABS hydraulic unit replaced and if necessary replace the corroded connector and/or ABS hydraulic unit on all affected vehicles
TOP SUSPENSION BALL JOINT MAY BECOME DETACHED
It has been established that is it possible due to misalignment of components that the ball joint mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If the vehicle is used in extreme circumstances this can cause the bolts to loosen and ultimately cause the ball joint to detach.
Recall affected vehicles to check the torque of the bolts and if required replace the top suspension arm.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
It is possible for the engine wiring harness to chaff on a security bracket. If this is allowed to continue this could result in a short circuit in the starter motor circuit which can cause the starter to operate whilst the vehicle is being driven. This will cause the starter to overheat and possibly cause a fire.
Recall the affected vehicles to inspect and insulate the wiring if required.
CLUTCH MAY FAIL
The fixing clip for the clutch master cylinder pipe has insufficient clamping force to retain the pipe on the cylinder. This can result in detachment of the pipe and subsequent loss of clutch operation.
Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing clip with modified stronger version.
CLUTCH MAY FAIL
The fixing clip for the clutch master cylinder pipe has insufficient clamping force to retain the pipe on the cylinder. This can result in detachment of the pipe and subsequent loss of clutch operation.
Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing clip with modified stronger version.
REAR PROTECTION BAR MAY DETACH
It is possible that cracking can occur in the area of the welds on the mounting bracket to the tube of the rear under protection bar. This in extreme cases if not rectified could result in the detachment of the bar from the vehicle.
Recall the affected vehicles and replace the bar with a modified type.
FUEL MAY LEAK
Fuel may leak from the low pressure fuel return pipe as a result of vibration causing the pipe to crack.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel return pipe for one of a modified type.
TONNEAU COVER COULD DETACH
It has been identified that in some cases the metal rod which connects the 3 profile hinge is not correctly fixed at it's ends. In the worst case the hinge may fail which can case the tonneau cover to detach from the vehicle.
Recalled vehicles will have the tonneau cover hinges changed for ones with closed ends.
STOP LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE/EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD MAY DETACH
1) It has been identified that as the result of the manufacturing process silicon grease may have contaminated the stop lamp switch contacts. This can result in oxidation of the contacts and prevent the stop lamps operating when the footbrake is applied. 2) It has also been identified that during high speed driving high stresses are generated around the exhaust muffler heat shield which in the worst case scenario can cause the shield to detach from the vehicle.
Recalled vehicles will have the stop lamp switch replaced. Additionally on petrol engined vehicles the exhaust muffler heat shield will be replaced with one of a modified design.
STOP LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
It has been identified that as the result of the manufacturing process silicon grease may have contaminated the stop lamp switch contacts. This can result in oxidation of the contacts and prevent the stop lamps operating when the footbrake is applied.
Recalled vehicles will have the stop lamp switch replaced.
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD MAY DETACH
It has been identified that during high speed driving high stresses are generated around the exhaust muffler heat shield which in the worst case scenario can cause the shield to detach from the vehicle
Recalled petrol engined vehicles will have the heat shield replaced with one of a modified design. Whereas on diesel engined vehicles testing has shown that the heat shield is not required therefore it will be removed.
LACK OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
It has been identified that after the vehicle has been stationary for some length of time increased pressure may need to be applied to the footbrake pedal to bring the vehicle to a stop. This is due to insufficient vacuum assistance within the brake booster due to a failure of the check valve. It should be noted that on the second application of the footbrake the check valve will operate as designed and the brakes will operate as normal.
Recalled vehicles will have the brake booster check valve replaced.
LACK OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
It has been identified that after the vehicle has been stationary for some length of time increased pressure may need to be applied to the footbrake pedal to bring the vehicle to a stop. This is due to insufficient vacuum assistance within the brake booster due to a failure of the check valve. It should be noted that on the second application of the footbrake the check valve will operate as designed and the brakes will operate as normal.
Recalled vehicles will have the brake booster check valve replaced.
STOP LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
It has been identified that as the result of the manufacturing process silicon grease may have contaminated the stop lamp switch contacts. This can result in oxidation of the contacts and prevent the stop lamps operating when the footbrake is applied.
Recalled vehicles will have the stop lamp switch replaced.
BRAKE PEDAL ASSIST FUNCTION MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
Due to an incorrect manufacturing process the resin film within the brake assist accumulator may become damaged. If use continues in this condition a crack in the diaphragm may occur resulting in the depletion of the nitrogen gas resulting in (1) delay of the brake assist function under rapid braking. (2) An increase in the required brake pedal effort when the engine is started following a long period with the engine stopped.
Recalled vehicles will have the accumulator checked to identify whether or not it is one within the affected batch. Should this be the case the accumulator will be replaced with one of a modified type.
REAR AXLE MAY BECOME INSECURE
It has been identified that due to an incorrect manufacturing process the U bolts used to secure the rear axle could break resulting initially in a rattling noise emanating from the rear axle. Should this be symptom be ignored insecurity of the rear axle could result.
Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle U bolts replaced with quality assured items.
ENGINE MAY STALL
When a driver sequentially performs a quick gear shift down (high rpm 6th to 5th to 4th gear etc)during high speed driving (high engine load) the engine ECU can judge the engine to run in overrun condition. As a result to avoid engine damage the ECU will turn off the engine by stopping the fuel supply and closing the throttle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-programme the engine ECU.
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