This week’s recalls:
– Citroen C3 and C5 Aircross – NOx emissions
– DS3 Crossback and DS4 – NOx emissions
– Opel Astra, Grandland and Mokka – NOx emissions
– Peugeot 208, 308, 3008 and 5008 – NOx emissions
Overview of the recalls in 48th week of 2023
Six recalls for 16 models of seven carmakers were issued via Rapex in the 48th week of 2023. Another seven recalls for seven models were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Citroën, DS, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Peugeot, Tesla and Volvo have one each in Rapex this week.
Cadillac, Jeep, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Peugeot and Toyota are also recalling through the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Stellantis: Excessive emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Due to an error in the specific calibration software of the electronic engine control unit (ECU), an incorrect value may be given when the data are processed by the vehicle. This may result in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions that are above the regulatory limits. The recall applies to 134,722 vehicles in the Citroen C3, Citroen C5 Aircross, DS DS3 Crossback, DS DS4, Opel Astra, Opel Grandland, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 208, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 308, and Peugeot 5008 model ranges produced in 2022 and 2023. The exact production dates are listed in the recall details for each model.
Brake fluid on Tesla and windows on Mercedes
Due to a software error, the control unit may not detect when the brake fluid level is low on almost 74,000 Tesla Model X electric cars built between February 2021 and September 2023. Nearly two hundred Mercedes C-Class, EQE and GLC cars that rolled off the production line between September 12 and 25, 2023, may have improperly attached front, rear and side windows. These can fall out, and if the windscreen comes loose, the front airbag may not have the necessary support, increasing the risk of injury.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class: The brake hose can be damaged by torsion or chafing
- Opel Astra Electric: The vehicle can roll in the opposite direction
- Peugeot Partner: The tyre load capacity is lower than the maximum rear load
- Toyota RAV4: Damage to the DC-DC converter can lead to a short circuit and fire
- Cadillac Escalade: The third brake light problem
- Jeep Grand Cherokee: The driver’s seatbelt indicator light may malfunction
- Mazda CX-60: Both the combustion engine and the electric motor can be switched off
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Three Stellantis Group car recalls (week 47/23)
- TÜV Report 2024: The worst and the best cars
- Dacia and Renaults running on LPG may have poorly welded tanks; gas leaks, and fire risk (week 45/23)
- Electric Nissan Ariya can shut itself off; Hyundai Kona Electric also with problems (week 44/23)
What did we write about a year ago:
- Toyota ProAce at risk of fire; Ford recalls Focus and Kuga (week 48/22)
- Fuel leaks at Citroen and Renault; defective belts at Dacia and Toyota (week 47/22)
- Recall for three Hyundai models; third recall for Toyota Aygo X (week 45/22)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 48th week of 2023
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Citroen C3 (2022 – 2023) | The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. |
| Citroen C5 Aircross (2022 – 2023) | The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. |
| DS3 Crossback (2022 – 2023) | The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. |
| DS4 (2022 – 2023) | The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2023) | The windows may not be properly attached and can fall out. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE (2023) | The windows may not be properly attached and can fall out. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2023) | The windows may not be properly attached and can fall out. |
| Opel Astra (2022 – 2023) | The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. |
| Opel Grandland (2022 – 2023) | The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. |
| Opel Mokka (2023) | The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. |
| Peugeot 208 (2022 – 2023) | The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. |
| Peugeot 308 (2022 – 2023) | The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. |
| Peugeot 3008 (2022 – 2023) | The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. |
| Peugeot 5008 (2022 – 2023) | The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. |
| Tesla Model X (2021 – 2023) | Due to a software error, the control unit may not detect when the brake fluid level is low. |
| Volvo S60 (2019 – 2023) | An insufficient torque might have been applied to the front passenger airbag fixings. |
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