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POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
In the first instance the battery cover must be removed to prevent overheating of the wiring/module. The cover should be disposed of and must not be refitted at any time. Check the cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway In approximately in 4 to 6 months-time an adapter wiring harness will become available and Authorised Repairers will be instructed to install this harness to the cooling fan module. This is now closed and superceeded by 16-C-004
SEAT BELT MAY OPEN INADVERTENTLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH
The buckles on seat belts fitted to the 2nd row of seats may have a weakness created during the manufacturing process. This weakness may allow the buckle to inadvertently open during a collision.
On affected vehicles check the traceability codes of the 2nd row seat belts. Replace those belts which have an affected code.
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD INJURE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER
Affected vehicles may have had a damaged passenger airbag module installed during production. In the event of a frontal collision gas escaping during deployment of the airbag may cause injuries to vehicle passenger(s).
Replace passenger airbag.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECOMMENDED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL CHECKED BY THEIR OFFICIAL AGENTS. The steering system may not have been produced according to specification. There is a risk that the steering intermediate shaft may break while driving resulting in the loss of steering control.
The affected vehicles must not be driven until a new intermediate shaft that does meet the manufacturer's specification has been fitted.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECOMMENDED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL CHECKED BY THEIR OFFICIAL AGENTS. The steering system may not have been produced according to specification. There is a risk that the steering intermediate shaft may break while driving resulting in the loss of steering control.
The affected vehicles must not be driven until a new intermediate shaft that does meet the manufacturer's specification has been fitted.
AIRBAG MAY NOT FUNCTION TO SPECIFICATION
The drivers airbag may not deploy in the case of a frontal collision. This because the passenger airbag pigtail is not to specification.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the passenger airbag pigtail.
STEERING WHEEL MAY DETACH
It is possible that the steering wheel securing bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This should be identified to the driver by a loose steering wheel. However in extreme cases if the driver does not take notice of the looseness then the wheel could detach causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Recall all the affected vehicle and re-secure the steering wheel securing bolt.
REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
A small number of Vauxhall Combo D models may have a brake servo vacuum pipe connector that could break resulting in an unexpected hard brake pedal and reduced braking performance.
Check and if necessary to replace the brake servo vacuum pipe with connector.
BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
It is possible that a number of vehicles may have had the brake system filled with the incorrect brake fluid which can cause corrosion in the hydraulic ABS modulator. This can cause internal valves to stick which can result in possible longer brake pedal travel. In extreme cases this could result in increased brake pedal travel and stopping distances.
Recall all affected vehicles to check the ABS modulator and to replace the brake fluid. If found defective replace the hydraulic ABS modulator.
SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY FAIL
Seat-belt buckle for the double cab second seat row may separate from seat connector under load.
Check all seat-belt buckles of the second seat row according to the following rework instruction and install a new seat-belt buckle if necessary
SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY FAIL
Seat-belt buckle for the double cab second seat row may separate from seat connector under load.
Check all seat-belt buckles of the second seat row according to the following rework instruction and install a new seat-belt buckle if necessary
ENGINE SPEED MAY INCREASE UNINTENTIONALLY
It is possible that the internal contact resistance of the crimped joints for the grounding between the throttle position sensor (TPS) and engine control module may increase due to engine vibration. This can lead to an increased TPS voltage output which could lead to an increase in engine revolutions whilst at idle without any throttle input.
Recall all affected vehicles for the installation of a new wiring harness.
REAR WHEEL BEARING MAY SHEAR
It is possible that the rear wheel bearing has been damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. This should be identified by excessive noise however in the worst case if not detected it could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub.
Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the wheel bearings with new items which will have protective sleeves to aid correct installation.
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
Due to the insufficient strength of the material used in the brake pedal bearing it is possible that the bearing could fail when extreme force is applied to it during heavy or extreme braking.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the brake pedal bearing.
HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL
The parking brake may not hold in the applied position as a result of a nonconformity in the manufacturing process which affects the hardness of the ratchet and pawl material.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the production date of the handbrake lever assembly and replace if necessary.
FUEL MAY LEAK
An insufficient paint adhesion to the fuel tank sheet metal surface could lead to corrosion resulting in a fuel odour/leak.
The fuel tank will be checked for delamination of the paint surface and wax applied as a preventative measure. If necessary the fuel tank will be replaced.
SPARE WHEEL MAY BECOME DETACHED
The spare wheel carrier winch system may allow the spare wheel to be loosely installed after the customer has used the winch. In this condition the spare wheel might move during driving which may damage and eventually break the cable and guiding pin of the winch system. In this worst case the spare wheel would become detached from the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the complete spare wheel winch system.
HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL
Risk that the primary handbrake cable end - piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached.
Check crimping at cable end. Replace cable if not within tolerance.
WINDOW ANTI-TRAP MAY MALFUNCTION
The anti-pinch or auto reverse function of the window regulator may not work correctly to ECE R21 requirements. So it is possible to trap items including fingers and limbs between the window and its closure.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the window regulator motor.
WINDOW ANTI-TRAP MAY MALFUNCTION
The anti-pinch or auto reverse function of the window regulator may not work correctly to ECE R21 requirements. So it is possible to trap items including fingers and limbs between the window and its closure.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the window regulator motor.
REAR AXLE MAY DETACH
Because of a manufacturing error the nearside rear stub axle could start to develop cracks at the inner radius which could eventually lead to failure of the stub axle and difficulty in maintaining directional control.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear axle.
SEAT BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
It has been found that some of the front seat mounting brackets have not been correctly fitted to the seats. The front seat mountings could fail if the fitting brackets have been incorrectly fitted. Vehicle control could be affected.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit new seat assemblies.
STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
It has been identified that in the unlikely event of a collision where there is a need for the deployment of the driver airbag it is a possible that the drivers airbag module may separate form its mounting on the steering wheel horn plate.
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag module.
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COULD MOVE WITHOUT WARNING.
The fixing bolts of the front passenger seat rails to seat frame may fail and leave the seat insecure. In the event of an accident this could lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger seat rails to seat frame fixing bolts.
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COULD MOVE WITHOUT WARNING.
The fixing bolts of the front passenger seat rails to seat frame may fail and leave the seat insecure. In the event of an accident this could lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger seat rails to seat frame fixing bolts.
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