Faulty seat belts with Ford Focus, fire risk with Opel Corsa (week 30/23)

02/08/2023

This week’s recalls:
– Ford Focus – seat belts
– Opel Corsa – fire risk
– Citroen, Opel, Peugeot – improper tyres
– Seat Tarraco – rear door

Eight recalls for nine models of six carmakers were announced via Rapex in the 30th week of 2023. Ten more recalls were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

Two recalls have been issued by Opel and Peugeot, while Citroen, Ford, Seat and Volkswagen have one each at Rapex.

Alfa Romeo, Bentley, BMW, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Renault and Volkswagen are also recalling through the KBA.

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

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 30th week of 2023

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Citroen Berlingo (2022 – 2023)	The maximum load on the factory fitted tyres is lower than the maximum permitted weight on the rear axle.
Ford Focus (2023)	Faulty rear seat-belt buckles could impair the restraining effect.
Opel Combo (2022 – 2023)	The maximum load on the factory fitted tyres is lower than the maximum permitted weight on the rear axle.
Opel Corsa (2021 – 2022)	Friction between the double pedal mechanism and the harness, can cause the harness to become damaged.
Peugeot 3008 (2019 – 2022)	The traction battery may overheat and cause a fire.
Peugeot 508 (2019 – 2022)	The traction battery may overheat and cause a fire.
Peugeot Partner (2022 – 2023)	The maximum load on the factory fitted tyres is lower than the maximum permitted weight on the rear axle.
Seat Tarraco (2023)	The rear left door may have insufficient impact absorption.
Volkswagen Crafter (2005 – 2011)	The airbag inflator may be faulty.

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