DVLA recall archive
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Showing 26–47 of 47 recalls.
THE TRAILER TOW BAR MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Some trailer tow ball fixing bolts may be damaged
Replace the two tow ball fixing bolts
THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE SPARE WHEEL SUPPORT FIXINGS MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION
Possible loss of the spare wheel whilst the vehicle is being driven
Check and correcting the tightening of the support fixings.
DUE TO THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE THE NOX EMISSIONS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATORY LIMITS
The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
Download new engine management software
A PLASTIC COMPONENT INSIDE THE EXHAUST LINE COULD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DAMAGE THE DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER
A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the Diesel particle filter.
Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.
THE TIGHTENING OF A FIXING OF AN ELECTRICAL HARNESS MAY NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION ON THE CENTRALISED VOLTAGE MAINTAINING DEVICE
The fixing of an electrical harness on the centralised voltage maintaining device may not be tightened to specification.
Check this fixing and replace the unit if necessary.
WHEEL FIXING BOLTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED
One or more of the wheel fixing bolts may be insufficiently tightened.
Examine wheels and fixing bolts tighten or replace where necessary.
Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
Engine could overheat leading to failure
Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases
Download new engine management software
ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT
The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.
On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The fuel tank shield may foul the fuel supply pipes. Over a period of time this may cause a fuel leak.
On affected vehicles check condition of fuel pipes and replace where necessary. In addition add extra protection to existing and replacement pipes.
ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED
The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.
STARTER SUPPLY WIRE MAY CHAFE
The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit.
On affected vehicles check the position of the terminal and where necessary reposition. Replace damaged components if necessary.
OIL LEAK MAY DAMAGE ENGINE
An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The fuel heating device integrated in to the diesel fuel filter cover may be defective and allow heat to build up within the electrical supply connector causing the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit. This could make the vehicles difficult to start and a warning light will be illuminated on the dash board. The engine could be difficult or not possible to start. In the worst cases a diesel fuel leak could eventually appear.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel heater cover. Additionally the electrical connector will be inspected and where necessary replaced.
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.
SPOT WELDS MAY NOT HOLD
On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. Should it be identified that one of the welds has been missed in production the vehicle cannot be repaired. In the long term and in very rare cases body noises and squeaking could appear.
In the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle.
REAR BRAKE CALLIPER MOUNTING BOLT COULD WORK LOOSE
The tightening torque of the rear brake calliper mounting bolts could be incorrect. This incorrect tightening torque may in very rare cases eventually lead to the slackening of the bolt and an increase in noise during braking
Replace the bolts and tighten to the correct torque
REAR DOOR WINDOW MECHANISM MAY OVERHEAT
It is possible that water entering the rear door could penetrate the electric window motor. This could cause failure of the motor a short circuit overheating and possibly a fire.
Recall all affected vehicles and fit a protective shield.
FUEL MAY LEAK
On some 2.0 l HDI vehicles potential contact between the fuel return pipe and the diesel filter support may eventually cause the pipe to become worn through friction.
The manufacturer has requested that some protection be added to the pipe to ensure its long-term resistance to wear.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
Water entering the rear doors may enter the electric window motor causing the mechanism to malfunction. In the long-term the presence of water may cause a short circuit in the motor leading to localised heating of the door panel.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit additional protection on the rear electric window motors.
WINDSCREEN TRIM MAY DETACH
The security of the windscreen trim may deteriorate over a period of time. This could ultimately result in detachment of the trim.
Recall affected vehicles check security of trim and if required replace trim.
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