This week’s recalls:
– Nissan Ariya – short circuit
– Hyundai Kona Electric – loss of power
– Fiat Panda – side airbags
Overview of the recalls in 44th week of 2023
Eight recalls for eight models of eight carmakers were issued via Rapex in the 44th week of 2023. Four more recalls were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Rolls-Royce and Seat have one recall each at Rapex this week.
Fiat, Honda, Nissan, Opel, and Tesla are also recalling through the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Short circuit in the engine
Conductive fibrous shavings from the slip ring assembly of the drive motors may cause a short circuit between the two slip rings, with nearly 12,000 Nissan Ariya electric vehicles built between March 2022 and April 2023. As a result, the motor torque will be reduced to protect the internal components of the control unit, leading to loss of drive and potentially the display of the “EV System Off” message on the dashboard. There are also problems with the Hyundai Kona Electric, where coolant can leak into the electrical systems, leading to a sudden loss of power. Korean vehicles manufactured between June 17, 2020, and December 7, 2020, are being recalled.
Fiat Panda airbags
The electrical connection of the side impact sensor may not be correctly installed in more than 28,000 2023 Fiat Pandas. The side airbags may not activate in the event of a side impact, increasing the risk of injury. Mercedes SLs and Ford F-150s are also being recalled due to faulty wiring.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Opel Grandland: The wheel loss while driving
- Honda: The audio system, the display and the reversing camera faults
- Opel Corsa: The EB2FA engine exceeds the legal emissions limits
- Tesla Model S and X: Incorrect seat belt tensioner anchorage
- Fiat Panda: The side airbags not deploying in the event of an accident
- Nissan Ariya: A short circuit can lead to the drive switching off
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Fiat 500, Doblo, Scudo and Ulysse recalls (week 43/23)
- Possible windscreen wiper failure with BMW, fire risk with Alfa Romeo (Week 42/23)
What did we write about a year ago:
- Recall for three Hyundai models; third recall for Toyota Aygo X (week 45/22)
- Two recalls for Toyota Aygo X; second recall for electric bZ4X (week 43/22)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 44th week of 2023
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Fiat Panda (2023) | The electrical connection of the side impact sensor may not be properly installed. |
| Ford F-150 (2022 – 2023) | The rear axle wiring can touch the rear axle housing and rub against it over time. |
| Hyundai Kona Electric (2020) | An internal coolant leak in the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) may lead to coolant entering the electrical systems. |
| Maserati MC20 (2022 – 2023) | Two reinforcement pins in the windscreen frame can be incorrectly sealed or are missing. |
| Mercedes-Benz SL (2021 – 2023) | Due to improper installation, the 12V starter/generator wiring harness could come into contact with the drive shaft. |
| Nissan Ariya (2022 – 2023) | Conductive fibrous shavings from the slip ring assembly of the drive motors may cause a short circuit. |
| Rolls-Royce Ghost (2019 – 2022) | The instrument unit is made with a single layer of tempered glass, which may break under side impact conditions. |
| Seat Leon (2023) | Improper heat treatment applied to engine mounts may cause them to break. |
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