DVLA recall archive
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PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant and the possibility of a fire.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the airbag.
WHEEL HUB MAY BECOME LOOSE
One or more of the rear hub retaining bolts may have not been tightened to the correct specification. A bolt or bolts may work loose and could have an adverse affect on the braking performance or could cause a wheel to lock unintentionally.
Recall affected vehicles. Check bolts for tightness and if required tighten to correct specification. Where necessary replace bolts.
LOSS OF CONTROL
The front shock absorber rod may have an internal fault which could cause it to break. 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.
RISK OF FIRE
Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and in certain circumstances flow into the combustion chamber. This may cause engine damage. In extreme cases oil can be ejected from the engine and if it comes in contact with an ignition source may result in a fire.
Depending vehicle diagnosis modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump
RISK OF FIRE
Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and in certain circumstances flow into the combustion chamber. This may cause engine damage. In extreme cases oil can be ejected from the engine and if it comes in contact with an ignition source may result in a fire.
Depending vehicle diagnosis modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump
RISK OF FIRE
Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and in certain circumstances flow into the combustion chamber. This may cause engine damage. In extreme cases oil can be ejected from the engine and if it comes in contact with an ignition source may result in a fire.
Depending vehicle diagnosis modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump
RISK OF FIRE
Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and in certain circumstances flow into the combustion chamber. This may cause engine damage. In extreme cases oil can be ejected from the engine and if it comes in contact with an ignition source may result in a fire.
Depending vehicle diagnosis modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump
RISK OF FIRE
Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and in certain circumstances flow into the combustion chamber. This may cause engine damage. In extreme cases oil can be ejected from the engine and if it comes in contact with an ignition source may result in a fire.
Depending vehicle diagnosis modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump
DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY RUPTURE IF DEPLOYED
On affected vehicles the drivers front airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the inflator inside the drivers airbag module with a new one.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The fuel pipes connecting the fuel pump to fuel injection nozzles may crack. If not attend to the crack can widen and leak fuel.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new injector pipes and brackets.
BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK
Some front right hand brake callipers were produced with an incorrect chamfer dimension. With an incorrect chamfer it is possible that the oil seal gets damaged and that a brake fluid leak occurs. If a leak occurs the driver will notice the illumination of the brake warning lamps.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front right hand brake calliper.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The connector between injectors and return fuel pipe may wear out. If this happens fuel may leak and driver's will notice a fuel smell.
Replace pipe and connect with new sealant.
POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF STEERING
The steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt may not have been tightened correctly during assembly. The bolt may loosen and cause abnormal noise and freeplay at the steering wheel. Prolonged use in this state may cause loss of steering.
Inspect steering pinch bolt. If necessary replace intermediate shaft and bolt or intermediate shaft bolt and steering link assembly.
FUEL MAY LEAK
The resin moulding around the fuel filter water sensor is inadequate. In low temperature environments this can affect the O ring and allow fuel to seep into the sensor. Consequently fuel can then leak out of the sensor through it's breather hole. Additionally maintenance schedules are incomplete.
Inspect and replace filter if necessary. Revise maintence information
DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT FUNCTION
The steering column assembly in affected vehicles contains electrical connections to the driver's air bag module housed in a spiral cable assembly which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer the FFC could contact a small point of the retainer and become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. In FFC's with seven channel circuits this damage could occur to a circuit on the FFC that provides connectivity to the driver's air bag module. If connectivity is lost the air bag warning light will illuminate. In addition the driver's air bag could become deactivated causing it not to deploy in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the driver.
Replace spiral cables with new ones
STEERING COLUMN MAY BECOME UNSECURED
The steering column mounting bracket may not be of sufficient strength if the steering is repeatedly and forcibly turned on full lock. This over a prolonged period can result in the failure of the bracket and ultimate detachment of the steering column.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the steering column mounting bracket.
DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT FUNCTION
The steering column assembly in affected vehicles contains electrical connections to the driver's air bag module housed in a spiral cable assembly which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer the FFC could contact a small point of the retainer and become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. In FFC's with seven channel circuits this damage could occur to a circuit on the FFC that provides connectivity to the driver's air bag module. If connectivity is lost the air bag warning light will illuminate. In addition the driver's air bag could become deactivated causing it not to deploy in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the driver.
Replace spiral cables with new ones
SEAT RAIL MECHANISM COULD FAIL
The drivers and front passengers seat forward/rearward adjustment mechanism locking spring could fail under repeated operation of the mechanism. The seat may not lock into the adjusted position. If the vehicle is operated with a broken seat rail spring the seat could move in the event of a crash
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the spring.
STEERING COLUMN MAY BECOME UNSECURED
The steering column mounting bracket may not be of sufficient strength if the steering is repeatedly and forcibly turned on full lock. This over a prolonged period can result in the failure of the bracket and ultimate detachment of the steering column.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the steering column mounting bracket.
SEAT RAIL MECHANISM COULD FAIL
The drivers and front passengers seat forward/rearward adjustment mechanism locking spring could fail under repeated operation of the mechanism. The seat may not lock into the adjusted position. If the vehicle is operated with a broken seat rail spring the seat could move in the event of a crash
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the spring.
LOSS OF POWER MAY OCCUR
In certain circumstances components within the inverter assembly may overheat which can lead to the selection of: fail safe mode where the vehicle can still drive with reduced power for a certain distance or in the worst case the drive systems shut down and the vehicle stop.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the Motor Generator E.C.U. and Power Management Control E.C.U.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE LOST
On subject vehicles there is a possibility that a wld on the rear axle may not be sufficient. In the worst case scenarios this could cause a break in connection between rear axle and the body. This could cause difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
Owners of subject vehicles to be contacted by first class post (using DVLA records). Inspect subject vehicles and if fault found replace rear axle.
STEERING WHEEL MAY DETACH
It is possible that the nut securing the steering wheel was not correctly tightened when the vehicle was assembled. This could lead to abnormal noise and free play at the steering wheel. If these warnings are ignored the nut could eventually come off and the steering wheel could separate from the steering shaft causing loss of steering ability.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the steering wheel securing nut is tightened to the correct torque.
FRONT WIPER MAY FAIL
Due to a welding fault in the wiper motor assembly it is possible that the wiper may malfunction. In the extreme cases the wipers may fail totally.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the wiper motor assembly.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
Some of the recalled vehicles will have been fitted with brake discs which have incorrect mechanical resistance characteristics. Vehicles with the incorrect brake discs fitted could have reduced braking efficiency and the discs could crack.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check which brake discs are fitted and where necessary fit the correct brake discs.
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