Dacia and Renaults running on LPG may have poorly welded tanks; gas leaks, and fire risk (week 45/23)

14/11/2023

This week’s recalls:
– Dacia and Renault – LPG tank
– Cupra – engine mounts
– Tesla – seat belt

Overview of the recalls in 45th week of 2023

Four recalls for ten models of four carmakers were issued via Rapex in the 45th week of 2023. Two more recalls were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

Cupra, Dacia, Renault, Tesla and Toyota have one recall each at Rapex this week.

Citroën and Dodge are also recalling through the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

LPG tank at Dacia and Renault

Improper welding of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank can lead to gas leaking into the passenger compartment and causing a fire risk in some Dacia Duster, Logan and Sandero vehicles built between February and July 2023. The same problem can also occur with LPG-powered Renault Captur and Clios that rolled off the assembly line between February and June 2023.

Cupra engine mount

258 Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon cars with a production date of 26/07/2023 – 7/08/2023 may have improper heat treatment of the engine mounts. Their rupture would affect driving stability and increase the risk of an accident.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 45th week of 2023

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Cupra Formentor (2023)	Improper heat treatment applied to engine mounts may cause them to break.
Cupra Leon (2023)	Improper heat treatment applied to engine mounts may cause them to break.
Dacia Duster LPG (2023)	Incorrect welding of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank may lead to the release of gas into the passenger compartment.
Dacia Logan LPG (2023)	Incorrect welding of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank may lead to the release of gas into the passenger compartment.
Dacia Sandero LPG (2023)	Incorrect welding of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank may lead to the release of gas into the passenger compartment.
Renault Captur LPG (2023)	Incorrect welding of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank may lead to the release of gas into the passenger compartment.
Renault Clio LPG (2023)	Incorrect welding of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank may lead to the release of gas into the passenger compartment.
Tesla Model S (2021 – 2023)	The front seat belt may not function properly in the event of a collision.
Tesla Model X (2021 – 2023)	The front seat belt may not function properly in the event of a collision.
Toyota Highlander (2019 – 2023)	The lower front bumper cover can easily come off.

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