This week’s recalls:
– Mercedes-Benz – fire risk
– Porsche – fire risk
– Honda – fire risk
Overview of the recalls in the 16th week of 2024
Three recalls for 19 models of three manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 16 of 2024. Three recalls for four models were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Honda, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have one recall each in the European Safety Gate system.
Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are issuing recalls via the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Risk of engine failure and fire with Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 247,443 cars in 11 classes (see table at the end of the article) because of a faulty 80A fuse. Engine failure, impairment of the restraint system, or instrument cluster functions may occur, increasing the risk of accident, injury, and fire. Last week, Mercedes recalled 340,956 GLE and GLS SUVs due to a possible loose 48V ground cable under the passenger seat, which can also lead to a fire risk.
Extended Porsche Taycan recall
Porsche’s January 2024 recall for 858 electric Taycans built between 2020 and 2023 was extended this week with two more recalls. In total, over eight thousand cars may already be affected. The reason for the recall is again a cell fault in the high-voltage battery, which can lead to a short circuit and a fire.
Missing fuse with Honda CR-V
The battery cable connecting the battery to the fuse box is not equipped with a fuse. In the event of an impact, the cable could be damaged, short-circuited, and possibly cause overheating and fire. This affects 427,382 CR-V hybrids produced between 2018 and 2022.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Ford Kuga: Leaking fuel can ignite
- Mercedes GLE and GLS: Possible engine failure
- Recall for Porsche Taycan due to fire risk has been extended
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Recalls for hundreds of thousands of Mercedes and BMWs (week 15/24)
- Japanese recalls: Honda CR-V at risk of fire; defective pump with Suzuki Jimny (week 14/24)
- Volkswagen In Search Of 12 Cars That Should Not Have Been Sold To Customers
- Risk of engine damage and fire with Ford; airbags reported by Hyundai (week 13/24)
- Some Stellantis cars have a badly welded rear axle (week 12/24)
- 2023: The most recalled cars in Europe
- TÜV Report 2024: The worst and the best cars
What did we write about a year ago:
- Improperly mounted wheels on Mazda CX-60; defective airbag on Hyundai and BMW (week 16/23)
- Hundreds of thousands of older Audi, BMW and Skoda cars are recalled for Takata airbags (week 15/23)
- Two recalls for Peugeot 208 and the first recall for Chinese MG SUV (week 14/23)
- Alfa Romeo, Citroen and Chrysler recalls; six more announced by German KBA (week 13/23)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 16th week of 2024
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Honda CR-V (2018 – 2022) | The battery cable connecting the battery to the fuse box is not fitted with a fuse. |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2023) | The 80A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure. |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2023) | The 80A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure. |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2023) | The 80A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure. |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2023) | The 80A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure. |
| Mercedes-Benz SL (2023) | The 80A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure. |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE (2023) | The 80A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure. |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2023) | The 80A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (2023) | The 80A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE (2023) | The 80A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS (2023) | The 80A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure. |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (2023) | The 80A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure. |
| Volkswagen Crafter (2007 – 2014) | The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate. |
| Volkswagen Eos (2007 – 2014) | The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate. |
| Volkswagen Fox (2007 – 2014) | The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate. |
| Volkswagen Golf (2007 – 2014) | The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate. |
| Volkswagen Passat (2007 – 2014) | The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate. |
| Volkswagen Polo (2007 – 2014) | The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate. |
| Volkswagen Sharan (2007 – 2014) | The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate. |
Where now?
Currently 5178 Recalls