This week’s recalls:
– Mercedes – sunroof
– Subaru – brake hoses, short circuit
– Audi – wheelhouse trims, oil leak
– Seat – airbag, fuel tank
9 recalls for 14 models were issued by 5 carmakers in the 9th week of 2020. Audi, Mercedes, Seat, and Subaru issued two recalls each, while Cadillac added one.
The adhesive bond between the glass panel and the sliding-roof frame may not meet the specifications and the glass panel could become completely detached from the Mercedes E-Class, C-Class, CLS, and CLK models manufactured between 1 January 2000 and 15 July 2010. We have written about the problems with the panoramic sunroof of many other brands in a separate article.
- Do you have a panoramic sun-roof? You may have a problem…
- Mercedes to recall 1,6 million cars due to the sunroof problems
With several Subaru models from 2017 to 2020, the ignition coil may remain energized for a longer period of time, which would increase its internal temperature and could cause a short circuit. This increases the risk of electric shock and fire. Subaru also reports a problem with leaking brake hoses – see the links in the table below.
Recalls announced in the 9th week of 2020
| Make, Model, Years | Problem |
|---|---|
| Audi A8 (2009 – 2016) | Oil can leak out in the engine compartment increasing the risk of fire. |
| Audi Q5 (2015 – 2019) | The rear wheelhouse trims may not have been adequately clipped to the bodywork. |
| Cadillac Escalade (2015 – 2017) | The output of the engine-mounted mechanical vacuum pump may decrease over time. |
| Mercedes-Benz X-Class (2017 – 2018) | The trailer stability function may not be available. |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2000 – 2010) | The adhesive bond between the glass panel and the sliding-roof frame may not meet the specifications. |
| See also: C-Class, CLS, CLK | |
| Seat Exeo (2009 – 2013) | The front passenger airbag gas generator housing may explode. |
| Seat Tarraco (2020) | The wall of the fuel tank is insufficiently thick. |
| Subaru Impreza (2017 – 2020) | 1. The sealing of the brake hoses may be insufficient. 2. A short circuit, increasing the risk of electric shock and fire. |
| Subaru XV (2017 – 2020) | 1. The sealing of the brake hoses may be insufficient. 2. A short circuit, increasing the risk of electric shock and fire. |
| Subaru Crosstrek (2017 – 2020) | 1. The sealing of the brake hoses may be insufficient. 2. A short circuit, increasing the risk of electric shock and fire. |
| Subaru Forester (2017 – 2020) | A short circuit, increasing the risk of electric shock and fire. |
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