This week’s recalls:
– Citroen, Opel, Peugeot, Toyota – risk of fire
– Mercedes-Benz – glass roof panel
– VW Tiguan – wheel bearing housing
– Jeep, Dodge – seat belts
Fourteen recalls for 21 models of 10 carmakers were announced via Rapex in the 8th week of 2023. A further six actions have been published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Citroën, DS Automobiles, Mercedes-Benz, Opel and Peugeot have announced two recalls this week, while Dodge, Jeep, Kia, Toyota and Volkswagen have one each in Rapex – see the table at the end of the article. Audi, BMW, Ford and Mercedes-Benz are recalling through the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
The underbody cover does not prevent the accumulation of flammable materials under the engine, increasing the risk of fire in 98,435 Peugeot Partner and Rifter vans, as well as 66,656 Citroen Berlingo and 2,373 related Toyota ProAce City and 12,215 Opel Combo vans.
A software error can cause the engine to stall in 33,096 Citroën C5 Aircross and DS7 Crossback SUVs. 10,217 Peugeot 508s may also have the same fault, manifesting at higher altitudes and cold temperatures.
A week ago, Peugeots and Citroens were recalled due to a possible overheating of the particulate filter and its rupture. This week, the Opel Grandland X joins them.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 425,913 C-Class, CLK, E-Class and CLS vehicles from 2000 to 2010. Due to improper bonding to the sliding roof frame, the glass panel can detach from the moving vehicle and endanger surrounding traffic.
The rear wheel bearing housing may crack in more than 4,000 2021 Volkswagen Tiguans.
KBA Recalls
Audi recalls over a million older cars for Takata airbags, and BMW almost 350,000. BMW also recalls over 6,000 7 Series and I7 limousines for airbag problems.
Airbag, horn and steering wheel button backlighting may fail in over 3,000 Ford Tourneo Couriers.
Nearly 20,000 2014-2017 Mercedes are being recalled due to illegal software.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- BMW 7 Series and I7: Airbag control unit failure
- Ford Transit: Missing side marker lights
- Illegal defeat device of the emission control system with various Mercedes-Benz models
- Ford Tourneo Courier: Possible failure of the airbags, horn and steering wheel switch lights
- BMW recalls various model series: Danger in case of airbag deployment
- Audi is recalling over a million cars: Airbag problems with several models
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 8th week of 2023
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Citroen Berlingo (2017 – 2021) | The underbody cover fails to stop flammable materials to accumulate under the engine, increasing the risk of fire. |
| Citroën C5 Aircross (2018 – 2020) | A software error may cause the engine to stall when operating at altitude in cold temperatures. |
| DS7 Crossback (2018 – 2020) | A software error may cause the engine to stall when operating at altitude in cold temperatures. |
| DS7 Crossback (2022) | Faulty calibration of the 4-wheel drive system can affect the stability of the vehicle. |
| Jeep Gladiator (2021) | The seat belt retractor may malfunction. |
| Jeep Wrangler (2021) | The seat belt retractor may malfunction. |
| Kia Sorento (2012 – 2014) | Damage to the auxiliary heater may cause an electrical fault. |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2000 – 2010) | Due to improper adhesive bonding of the glass panel to the sliding roof frame, the panel may detach. |
| Mercedes-Benz CLC (2000 – 2010) | Due to improper adhesive bonding of the glass panel to the sliding roof frame, the panel may detach. |
| Mercedes-Benz CLK (2000 – 2010) | Due to improper adhesive bonding of the glass panel to the sliding roof frame, the panel may detach. |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS (2004 – 2010) | Due to improper adhesive bonding of the glass panel to the sliding roof frame, the panel may detach. |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2000 – 2010) | Due to improper adhesive bonding of the glass panel to the sliding roof frame, the panel may detach. |
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class / Vito (2020 – 2022) | The drainage pipe for the fuel filter can rub against the underbody panel while driving. |
| Opel Combo (2018 – 2021) | The underbody cover fails to stop flammable materials to accumulate under the engine, increasing the risk of fire. |
| Opel Grandland X (2017 – 2020) | The diesel particle filter may overheat and develop cracks. |
| Peugeot 208 (2020 – 2021) | The vehicle may inadvertently accelerate. |
| Peugeot 508 (2018 – 2020) | A software error may cause the engine to stall when operating at altitude in cold temperatures. |
| Peugeot Partner (2017 – 2021) | The underbody cover fails to stop flammable materials to accumulate under the engine, increasing the risk of fire. |
| Peugeot Rifter (2017 – 2021) | The underbody cover fails to stop flammable materials to accumulate under the engine, increasing the risk of fire. |
| RAM 1500 (2021) | The seat belt retractor may malfunction. |
| Toyota ProAce City (2019 – 2021) | The underbody cover fails to stop flammable materials to accumulate under the engine, increasing the risk of fire. |
| Volkswagen Tiguan (2021) | The rear wheel bearing housing can break. |
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