In March 2019, 29 recalls were issued via the EU Rapex system concerning 60 models from 18 automakers. Mercedes-Benz announced five recalls, while BMW four. Audi, Ferrari, Ford, and Peugeot had two each. At least one recall was reported by Fiat, Honda, Isuzu, Hyundai, Jaguar Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Renault, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
Due to the risk of fuel leakage and subsequent fire, Audi, Ferrari and Volvo recalled several models in March. The Kia Stinger and Mercedes Sprinter are also at risk of fire. With the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso, Hyundai H1 and Honda Odyssey may occur problems with door locks. Land Rovers and Jaguars engines may emit excessive levels of CO2.
We have summed up all the EU Rapex recalls in our regular weekly reports. A comprehensive table is available at the end of this article.
With the BMW X1, the rear lights can fall onto the road while the Mercedes rear spoiler can do the same (week 9/19)
Every single Mercedes-Benz GLE made in 2018 may lose the top of the rear spoiler due to a manufacturing error. With the BMW X1 manufactured from October 2018 to January 2019, the plastic covers of the rear lights can break and fall out… Read more
Jaguar Land Rover recalls due to emissions, Audi due to fuel leak (week 10/19)
“Certain vehicles fitted with 2.0L diesel engines may emit excessive levels of CO2 and may not conform with the certified condition,” reports Rapex about the problems of Land Rover and Jaguar. Audi is recalling due to the fuel leak onto the engine fuel rail this week… Read more
Risk of fire with Sprinter and Ducato vans, the first recall for BMW X7 (week 12/19)
All three Mercedes-Benz´s recalls announced through the Rapex System concern their Sprinter model. The most extensive is for the vans produced between 2013 and 2018, which the failure of the glow plug relay may result in an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of fire… Read more
Two more serious defects with Peugeot Traveller and Expert (week 13/19)
The trio of Peugeot, Citroën and Toyota vans are among the most recalled vehicles ever. You can find all their faults with the links in the article. Most recently, Peugeot has recalled its Expert and Traveller models for two reasons. … Read more
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