This week’s recalls:
– Renault Master – fire risk
– Mercedes Sprinter – leaf springs
– Audi, Škoda – airbags
– Mini – EGR cooler
Overview of the recalls in the 32nd week of 2024
Three recalls for nine models of three manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 32 of 2024. Six recalls for 12 models were announced via the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
One recall can be found in the European Safety Gate system for Ford, Renault and Skoda.
Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Peugeot and Tesla are recalling via the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Renault and Mercedes vans
The diesel fuel line is too close to the wiring harness, which can cause the fuel line to rub against the wires and wear out in the more than 80,000 Renault Masters produced between 2014 and 2023, potentially leading to fuel leaks and a fire risk. Nearly 7,000 2023 Mercedes Sprinters are also being recalled. The first problem is that non-hardened spring clamps on the rear axle can lead to insufficient preload force, which can cause the rear axle to lean. The second may be defective welds on the body’s B-pillar reinforcement.
Skoda and Audi airbags
We’ve already reported on the recall of 86,000 older Skodas for Takata airbags, and this week, you’ll find details of the recall for all affected models from 2012 to 2014 in the table at the end of the article. Audi is also recalling this week over the Takata airbags. Nearly 190,000 A3 and A4 model year 2004 to 2013 vehicles are expected to head for a driver airbag replacement.
EGR cooler recall also for Mini
The problem with the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler with BMW diesel models, which we have been reporting on since 2018, has now, for the first time, become the reason for a warning from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) also for Mini models – see link below.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- First BMW recall due to EGR cooler also for Mini models
- Peugeot 208: The engine may not comply with the emission standard
- The seat occupancy detection failure with several Tesla models
- Audi recalls nearly 190,000 older A3s and A4s for airbags
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Faulty spring clamps on the rear axle
- KBA Archive
What we’ve written about in recent weeks:
- Hundreds of thousands of cars recalled by Honda, BMW and Dodge (week 31/24)
- Faulty wiring harnesses with Honda and Mercedes; high emissions with Opel (week 30/24)
- Possible oil leak with Land Rover and Jaguar engines (week 29/24)
- Possible camera failures with 11 Toyota and Lexus models (week 28/24)
- ADAC 2024: These are the 22 least reliable cars
- TÜV Report 2024: The worst and the best cars
What did we write about a year ago:
- Hyundai recalls nearly 100,000 cars for potential brake problem (week 32/23)
- Lighting problems with Land Rover; rear axle cracks with Citroen and Opel (week 31/23)
- Faulty seat belts with Ford Focus, fire risk with Opel Corsa (week 30/23)
- Loose bonnet and wheel bolts with Renault, while brake cylinder with Honda (week 29/23)
- Peugeot, Alfa Romeo and Fiat hybrids experiencing battery problems (week 28/23)
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 32nd week of 2024
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang (2023 – 2024) | An unsecured nut may cause the clutch pedal to fail, preventing the driver from changing gear. |
| Renault Master (2014 – 2023) | The diesel fuel line is too close to the wiring harness. |
| Škoda Citigo (2012 – 2014) | The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
| Škoda Fabia (2012 – 2014) | The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
| Škoda Octavia (2012 – 2014) | The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
| Škoda Rapid (2012 – 2014) | The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
| Škoda Roomster (2012 – 2014) | The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
| Škoda Superb (2012 – 2014) | The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
| Škoda Yeti (2012 – 2014) | The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. |
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