This week’s recalls:
– BMW 7 a i7 – wind-shield wipers
– Alfa Romeo Tonale – fire risk
– Škoda Octavia – steering knuckle
Overview of the recalls in 42nd week of 2023
Four recalls for five models of four carmakers were announced via Rapex in the 42nd week of 2023. Five more recalls were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Alfa Romeo, BMW, Peugeot and Škoda have one recall each at Rapex.
Fiat, Ford, Jeep, Land Rover and Maserati are also recalling through the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Windscreen wipers at BMW, fire risk at Alfa Romeo
The windscreen wipers can become stuck in any position when activated on the 14,790 BMW 7 Series and i7 Series manufactured between October 2022 and January 2023. This can impair visibility in the rain and increase the risk of an accident. In the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a production date of 15 September 2022 – 26 August 2023, the nuts on the 12V battery charging cable, both earth cables and the two high voltage connectors may be missing or incorrectly tightened. This can cause a temperature rise at the connection point and increase fire risk.
Steering on Skoda Octavia, Isofix on Peugeot 308
On Octavia IVs and Octavia IV Combis produced in the two weeks of April 2023, the left steering knuckle may be defective, affecting suspension and handling. The vehicle’s stability may be impaired, increasing the risk of an accident. Peugeot 308s manufactured on 4 April 2018 may have poorly welded ISOFIX mounts on the right rear seat. The lower anchorage may have no restraining effect, and the child seat may not be adequately secured.
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 Puma: Potential impairment of the passenger protection system
- Fiat 500: A risk of losing control over the vehicle
- The rear view camera may fail on several Jeep models
- Land Rover Discovery: The doors can open unintentionally while driving
- Maserati MC20: The windscreen frame
- KBA Archive
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 42nd week of 2023
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Tonale (2022 – 2023) | The nuts in the screw connections on the 12-volt battery charging cable may be missing or incorrectly torqued. |
| BMW řady 7 (2022 – 2023) | The front wind-shield wipers could become stuck without warning, in any position when activated. |
| BMW i7 (2022 – 2023) | The front wind-shield wipers could become stuck without warning, in any position when activated. |
| Peugeot 308 (2018) | The ISOFIX clips on the right rear seat may be incorrectly welded. |
| Škoda Octavia (2023) | The rear left steering knuckle may be defective. |
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