Shock absorbers and glass roof issues on two Ford models (week 14/25)

09/04/2025

This week’s recalls:
– Ford – shock absorbers, glass roof
– Honda – steering
– Mercedes-Benz – fire risk

Overview of recalls in the 14th week of 2025

Three recalls for four models of three makes were announced via EU Safety Gate in the 14th week of 2025. Four recalls for 11 models of four manufacturers were published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

One recall each will be found this week in the European Safety Gate system for the Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Kia.

Audi, Ford, Honda and Opel are all recalling through the KBA.

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

Shock absorbers and panoramic roof

Corrosion that could lead to loss of the external reservoir on the rear shock absorber is the reason for the recall of 167,823 Ford Bronco vehicles built between 2020 and 2023. Prior to the loss of the reservoir, fluid may leak near the rear wheels, noise may be heard, and ride instability may be observed.

The second Ford recall this week can be found in the German KBA database and is an extension of the original 2016 campaign. The 2,900 Ford Tourneo Connect and Transit Connect vehicles built between 2013 and 2014 may have an incorrectly glued panoramic glass roof that can fall off on the road while driving.

It’s not just Ford that has sunroof problems. We once published an article Do you have a panoramic sunroof? You may have a problem…, which features other models from several automakers.

Steering gear

Honda is recalling 2,305,153 Civic, CR-V and ZR-V model series vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2024. This is due to a lack of lubricant in the steering gear, which may result in difficult steering.

Nor is a steering malfunction a rarity in our archives. Check out more models from several manufacturers.

Risk of fire

The high-voltage battery in the Mercedes EQA and EQB may short-circuit and cause a fire. 33,705 electric vehicles manufactured between 20 February 2021 and 23 January 2024 are being recalled.

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

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 14th week of 2025

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Ford Bronco (2020 – 2023)	Corrosion can lead to the outer reservoir on the rear shock absorber falling off.
Kia Cadenza (2009 – 2016)	A short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit of the anti-lock braking system.
Mercedes-Benz EQA (2021 – 2024)	A short circuit can occur in a high-voltage battery and this can lead to a fire.
Mercedes-Benz EQB (2021 – 2024)	A short circuit can occur in a high-voltage battery and this can lead to a fire.

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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