This week´s recalls:
– Audi Q7 – window camera
– BMW – counterbalance shaft
– Mercedes, Nissan – airbag
Six recalls for 16 models of four carmakers were announced in the 2nd week of 2020. Mercedes-Benz had three actions, while Audi, BMW, and Nissan issued one recall each.
With the Audi Q7 manufactured between late July and mid-November 2019, the control software may be incompatible with the heating film used for the front camera on the windscreen. A significant overheating may occur when the heating element is controlled after the ignition is switched on or at low temperatures. This may lead to a smouldering and increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
BMW
The press-in force of the counterbalance shaft’s bearing shells may not have met the specifications with the BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5 and Z4 with production dates between 7 May 2018 and 28 September 2019. This could cause the counterbalance shaft to become loose. As a result, the engine could be damaged and locked in motion.
Mercedes-Benz
With the A-Class, B-Class, CLA, EQC, and GLC models produced between July 19 and September 27, 2019, the four self-locking nuts used to secure the airbag may not have been properly tightened. In the event of an accident in which the airbag was deployed, it could become detached from its base plate, increasing the risk of injuries.
With the Mercedes Sprinter (10/2018 – 11/2018) the welding of the front seat height adjustment mechanism may be faulty, while with the Mercedes Vito/V-Class (1/2019 – 5/2019) the upholstery of the headrests may become detached.
Nissan
With the Nissan Micra (10/2016 – 11/2017), cracks can be developed in the passenger airbag.
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