DVLA recall archive
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BUMPER MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED IN A COLLISION
Affected vehicles may have a small defect in the front bumper frame. This may affect its impact absorption in the even of a collision.
If required replace front bumper frame.
HANDBRAKE MAY NOT APPLY FULLY
On affected vehciles the handbrake adjustment may not have been correctly set during manufacture. This may cause the handbrake to be ineffective unless applied to it's full extent.
On affected vehicles check handbrake setting and adjust if necessary.
LOSS OF CONTROL
The front shock absorber rod may have an internal fault which could cause it to brake. This could have an adverse affect on the front suspension and the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
On affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers.
THE INCORRECT GEAR MAY BE SELECTED
On affected vehicles the gear lever reverse locking ring might not be to the correct specification. This could cause difficulty in selecting first and reverse gear or an error when changing between 1st and reverse..
Replace the gear lever reverse locking collar.
FUEL MAY LEAK
On affected vehicles; Under certain conditions the fuel leak off pipe may become insecure at the connection to the injector. If this happens fuel may leak form the connection. Fuel may accumulate in the engine compartment and vehicle users will be aware of a smell of fuel.
Inspect connection on affected vehicles and where necessary replace the fuel leak off return pipe fixing with new adhesive.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the vacuum pump and vacuum pump relays. Additionally download with a new version of control software.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.
VEHICLE CONTROL MAY BE LOST
Front subframes on affected vehicles may show signs of damage to the left hand mounting point caused during the manufacturing process. Over time this may affect durability and cause the mounting to fail. This can affect security of components attached to the subframe and may affect control of the vehicle.
Prior to failure the driver should notice excessive noise from this area. As a safety measure affected vehicles should be checked and where necessary the subframe replaced.
VEHICLE CONTROL MAY BE LOST
Front subframes on affected vehicles may show signs of damage to the left hand mounting point caused during the manufacturing process. Over time this may affect durability and cause the mounting to fail. This can affect security of components attached to the subframe and may affect control of the vehicle.
Prior to failure the driver should notice excessive noise from this area. As a safety measure affected vehicles should be checked and where necessary the subframe replaced.
TAILGATE MAY SHUT WITHOUT WARNING
Affected vehicles may have struts with a non compliant internal component. This may prevent the struts from maintaining the tailgate in the open position.
Non compliant struts are determined by using manufacturer test methods. If replacement is required both struts must be replaced.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED
It is possible that the connection torque settings for certain steering components on the wheel/strut assembly may not be to specification. The issue will be highlighted to the driver by an increase in the play in the steering but in extreme circumstances could lead to a loss of directional control.
Recall all affected vehicles check and if required retorque the steering components.
DRIVERS SEAT AIRBAG MAY MALFUNCTION
Affected vehicles may present friction wear on the driver's seat wiring harness. Potentially causing an electrical malfunction and in worst case scenario cause the unwanted triggering of the driver's seat air bag.
The remedial operation consists of reinforcing and clamping the driver's seat harness.
DRIVERS SEAT AIRBAG MAY MALFUNCTION
Affected vehicles may present friction wear on the driver's seat wiring harness. Potentially causing an electrical malfunction and in worst case scenario cause the unwanted triggering of the driver's seat air bag.
The remedial operation consists of reinforcing and clamping the driver's seat harness.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
REAR CROSS-MEMBER MAY FAIL AND CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL
On subject vehicles a weld on the rear cross member might be non-compliant and eventually cause the weld between the cross member and the vehicle body to break. This may lead to a partial detachment of the axle and cause the driver to lose control.
Contact keepers using DVLA and manufacturer's records.Check the compliance of the weld on the O/S/R and if necessary replace the cross member.
WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL
An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause it to stop working. In some rare cases the windscreen wipers may stop working while in operation.
Recall affected vehicles and check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
On certain vehicles the front brake discs may not be the required thickness for the vehicle definition. This concern may result in reduced braking efficiency.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front brake discs.
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