Record-breaking 37 Recalls in September 2018 – Seven Issued by Volkswagen, Six by Mercedes-Benz

In September 2018, the record-breaking 37 recalls were issued via the EU Rapex system concerning 50 models from 16 manufacturers. Volkswagen announced most recalls (7), while Mercedes-Benz only one less followed by Opel with four. Peugeot, Porsche, and Citroën reported three and at least one recall was reported by Dodge, Ford, Chrysler, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Mini, Nissan, and Toyota. 12-year-old Volkswagen Passat was the oldest car recalled in September. There were also five new recalls for six motorcycles.

We have summed up all the recalls in our regular weekly reports. A comprehensive table is available at the end of this article. Motorcycle recalls can be found in our sister page moto-recalls.eu.

Porsche reports suspension problems, Mitsubishi ASX with tailpipe falling on the road (week 39/18)
Three recalls for three different models were announced this week by Porsche. Two of them concern suspension and may be particularly dangerous… full article

Overheating engines at Peugeot and Citroën, Ford may lose air conditioning (week 38/18)
An incorrect version of the engine software may cause PSA engines to overheat, which may cause an oil leak from the sump drain cap. Additionally, because of a malfunction of the warning system, there is no driver alert. The defect occurs on cars manufactured from the beginning of 2016 to the spring of 2018… full article

Toyota, Opel, and Mazda announced recalls due to the fire risk (week 37/18)
More than a million hybrids around the world will be recalled by Toyota because of the risk of fire. Vibration during vehicle use may cause the insulation on the wires to wear over time and expose the core wire, causing an electrical short circuit… full article

Repeated Recall for VW Passat 2006 – 2008, The First Fix May Not Have Been Successful (week 36/18)
Repeated recalls are not so exceptional. Recently, Toyota recalled Corolla models from 2006 to 2013 for the second time because the passenger airbag inflator could be fitted in the wrong orientation when replaced. A similar situation is now with the Volkswagen and his Passat models from 2006-2008… full article

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Recalls in September 2018 by Manufacturer