Poorly Welded or Cracked Seats Reported by BMW, Seat and VW – 30 Recalls in September 2019
7. 10. 2019 In Monthly Overviews ()
In September 2019, 30 recalls were announced via the EU Rapex system, which affected 40 models of 20 brands.
Four recalls were issued by Mercedes-Benz, while three by Volkswagen. Audi, Dodge, Peugeot, Porsche and Renault had two actions each. At least one recall was reported by Alpina, BMW, Citroën, Fiat, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Maserati, Opel, Seat, and Toyota.
The most common reasons for recall:
Airbags – Audi, Dodge, Jeep, Lexus, Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche, Toyota, VW
Risk of Fire – Alpina, Audi, Hyundai, Mercedes, Volkswagen
Seats – BMW, Seat, VW
Brakes – Fiat, Kia, Mercedes
We have summed up all the EU Rapex recalls in our regular weekly reports. A comprehensive table is available at the end of this article.
Other articles published in September:
- VW, Skoda and Seat recall for some bouncing 1.5 TSI engines
- Skoda and VW recall for the 1.2 TSI and 1.6 MPI engines
- These warning triangles are being withdrawn from the market. Don’t you have one in your car?
- Dunlop Trailmax Meridian – Recalls for motorcycle tyres
Weekly Overviews
Cracks in the mounting of the driver’s seat with Skoda Karoq, Kodiaq, and VW Tiguan (week 35/19)
Possible development of cracks in the mounting of the driver’s seat is reported through the Rapex system with Skoda Kodiaq and Skoda Karoq produced in January 2019. The same issue may occur with the Volkswagen Tiguan… Read more
VW Amarok’s seat can move independently due to damaged wire (week 36/19)
A wiring harness could be damaged when the seat is adjusted to the lowest position with the VW Amarok produced between May 2016 and May 2018. Damage to a wire may lead to localized scorching and to the seat moving independently… Read more
Opel Zafira’s roof rails can break off, recall also with McLaren Senna (week 37/19)
As a result of a manufacturing error, the roof rail is not sufficiently strong with the Opel Zafira C produced between 2011 – 2019. In the event of a rear collision, any objects secured there could fall from the vehicle and end up on the road.. Read more
VW Tiguan, Sharan and CC can trigger airbags unexpectedly (week 38/19)
As a result of a production error, a capacitor in the airbag control unit may fail with the Volkswagen Tiguan, Sharan and CC manufactured in 2015. The same defect also occurs with Porsche and Maserati… Read more
Peugeot 308 may have a damaged particulate filter, possible cracks at Seat’s seats (week 39/19)
Due to incorrect calibration of the engine, the particulate filter of the Peugeot 308 manufactured from January 2017 to March 2018 may be damaged. The Seat Ateca and Seat Tarraco may experience the development of cracks in the mounting of the seat.. Read more
Recalls in September 2019
What the owner should do?
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish fully comprehensive vehicle check, with more than 80 data points about the history of the car, then we suggest going to HPI-Check, which provides information on a specific vehicle using also the vehicle registration number.
About the Author
Czech independent motoring journalist, ex-editor of CNC's Auto.cz website, former host of the CzechTV's "Automotorevue" show. He founded the car-recalls.eu website in 2016 to make car owners better informed and to help to improve road safety.
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