Ford recalls several models due to fire risk; Focus may lose sunroof (week 17/23)

03/05/2023

This week’s recalls:
– Ford Fiesta, Focus, Kuga, Puma – fire risk
– Hyundai Santa Fe – fire risk
– Ford Focus – sunroof
– Opel Astra – chassis bolting

Six recalls for eight models of five makes were announced via Rapex in the 17th week of 2023. Seven more recalls were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

Ford has announced two recalls this week, while Fiat, Hyundai, Land Rover and Opel have one each at Rapex – see the table at the end of the article.

BMW, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz and Peugeot are also recalling through the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Oil can leak onto or under the engine in over 55,000 Ford Fiesta, Focus, Kuga and Puma cars built between August 2019 and March 2022. This increases the risk of fire in the engine compartment and/or skidding hazards for other road users. In addition, Focuses produced in September and October 2021 are recalled due to a poorly fitted panoramic sunroof. Other Ford models are being recalled for fire risk via the German KBA – see below.

Hyundai is also recalling this week because of the fire risk. More than 700 Santa Fe SUVs with production dates between April and July 2022 may leak fuel from their tanks.

Contaminated materials may have been used for the Fiat 500e’s high-voltage battery. But only less than 50 EVs from 2020 and 2021 may have experienced battery failure and fire.

Do you know the year your car was made? You most probably don’t

A poorly bolted chassis may cause a loss of stability in 1,631 Opel Astra cars rolling off the production line between 22 July 2022 and 30 November 2022. Child seat anchorage may fail in 2022 Land Rover Defenders.

The KBA Recalls

Ford is also recalling Bronco, Escape and Kuga models due to fire risk. The KBA recall affects 46,947 cars with the three-cylinder 1.5L Eco Boost engine. Tank damage and fire are also a risk on 44,118 2019 to 2022 Jeep Wranglers. 52,204 Peugeot 508 and 3008s, 8,411 DS7 Crossback SUVs and 22,937 Citroen C5 Aircross are also being recalled due to a possible battery fire.

49,379 BMW 2 Series and X1s are being recalled for defective seat belts; Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 46,112 Sprinter and E-Sprinter vans due to a possible dashboard panel failure.

What did we write about a week ago:
Improperly mounted wheels on Mazda CX-60; defective airbag on Hyundai and BMW (week 16/23)

What did we write about a year ago:
Skoda and BMW recall hybrids over fire risk (week 17/22)

We also recently published an article Skoda and BMW recall hybrids over fire risk (week 17/22).

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

We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 17th week of 2023

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Fiat 500e (2020 – 2021)	Contaminated materials may have been used for the High Voltage batteries.
Ford Fiesta (2019 – 2022)	Oil can leak onto or under the engine, increasing the risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Ford Focus (2019 – 2022)	Oil can leak onto or under the engine, increasing the risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Ford Focus (2021)	The panoramic sunroof trim panel may be incorrectly attached and may come off.
Ford Kuga (2019 – 2022)	Oil can leak onto or under the engine, increasing the risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Ford Puma (2019 – 2022)	Oil can leak onto or under the engine, increasing the risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Hyundai Santa Fe (2022)	The fuel tank may leak, creating a risk of fire.
Land Rover Defender (2022)	The back seat LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) may be faulty.
Opel Astra (2022)	Incorrect chassis bolting can cause the vehicle to lose stability.

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