The International Recalls Thread

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Nissan Leaf backup camera not working

If your Nissan LEAF backup camera is not working and you own a 2020 model year LEAF, a recall may help if the camera images disappear while in REVERSE.

More than 6,100 Nissan LEAF cars will have their backup camera software updated by dealerships.

A Nissan engineer discovered the problem in January when the Around View Monitor (AVM) display disappeared while the LEAF was backing up. Nissan opened an investigation but COVID-19 concerns caused the investigation to pause.

In June and July, engineers determined the backup camera problem occurred only under certain conditions.

The AVM and rearview image can disappear and be replaced with the previous screen image when the shifter is in REVERSE and the following conditions occur within 25 seconds of head unit cold start: If the driver presses "OK" to acknowledge the sonar pop-up display on the meter, or if the reverse driving speed is 7.5 mph or greater.

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SsangYong recalls Chairman due to possible steering fault

SsangYong Australia has issued a recall of 108 examples of its Chairman sedan with made from 2001 to 2007 (MY01-MY07) due to a potentially serious steering fault.

The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says "a crack developing in the steering lock housing can cause the steering wheel to lock into the straight ahead position when the key is turned".

SsangYong says the steering may not operate, dramatically increasing the risk of an accident or serious injury or death of vehicle occupants and other road users.

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2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE recalled for rear bumper fix

Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued a recall of 45 examples of its GLE wagon with Model Years from 2019 to 2020 (MY19-MY20) due to a faulty rear bumper bar crossmember.

The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says the faulty crossmember "might not meet the required specification."

Mercedes-Benz says if vehicles are winched using the rear towing eye, the crossmember may crack or even detach from the vehicle.

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Mercedes-Benz recalls 3115 cars in Australia due to seatbelt defect

Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued a recall on a total of 3115 cars, citing an incorrectly manufactured front seatbelt buckle housing.

The affected models are the C-Class, CLS, E-Class, and GLC from 2018 and 2019.

The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says “a correctly-fastened seatbelt could be detected as not fastened. If this occurs, a seat belt warning light will remain illuminated and a warning will sound when the vehicle is driven.”

“In the case of an accident, neither of the vehicle's seatbelt tensioning systems would be activated.”

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Mercedes recalling A220 cars to prevent water damage

Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 4,900 model year 2019 A220 cars because the air conditioning condensation drain hoses may not be installed properly.

Water may enter the driver and passenger foot wells and the center tunnel areas, damaging the electrical components.

Mercedes opened investigations in May 2019 after reports from A220 owners who complained about water entering the passenger compartments due to loose air conditioning drain hoses.

Customers noticed fogged windows and wet carpets, leading engineers to analyze the installation process during manufacturing at different assembly plants.

The investigation convinced the automaker to recall the A220s.

Condensation can cause corrosion and short circuits which result in malfunctions of the SRS control units, the vehicle’s failure to start, an activation of the engine’s limp-home mode during driving, and problems with the fuel pumps and automatic/manual emergency call systems.

The Mercedes-Benz recall includes 3,615 A220 cars in the U.S. and 1,302 cars in Canada.

Mercedes dealers will correct the air conditioning drain hoses once the recall begins September 15, 2020.

A220 owners may contact customer service at 800-367-6372.

 

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KIA Stingers recalled for steering problems

A 2020 Kia Stinger recall has been issued for more than 100 cars equipped with 2-liter turbo GDI engines.

A driver may lose steering control because a component in the rack-mounted motor-driven power steering assembly that was manufactured incorrectly.

The steering may lock while driving, or a driver will find the steering wheel difficult to turn.

The 2020 Kia Stinger recall is expected to begin August 28, 2020, when dealerships will replace the motor-driven power steering assemblies.

Owners of model year 2020 Kia Stingers with questions should call 800-333-4542 and ask about recall reference number SC193.

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Honda Recalls 600,000-Plus Odyssey Vans, Pilot and Passport SUVs

• Honda is issuing a set of recalls starting on September 23 that cover more than 1.6 million potential problems in 600,000-plus Odyssey minivans and Pilot and Passport SUVs.
• The four recalls include faulty door latches, non-operating backup cameras, and non-illuminating dashboard lights.
• Honda dealers will fix the issues free of charge starting on September 23, and one backup camera recall can be fixed via a software update.

Honda is recalling more than 600,000 Odyssey minivans and Pilot and Passport SUVs in the U.S. to fix things such as faulty door latches, malfunctioning backup cameras, and problematic dashboard lights. The recall starts on September 23, totaling 1.6 million potential defects because many models are affected by more than one of the issues, and dealers will fix the issues free of charge. There have been no reports of accidents or injuries because of any of the problems, Honda said today.

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Toyota recalls Prius and Corolla Hybrid models due to software fault

Toyota Australia has issued a recall of 847 examples of its Prius with Model Years from 2014 to 2015 (MY14-MY15), and 5118 examples of the Corolla Hybrid with Model Years from 2015 to 2018 (MY15-MY18).

Toyota says in rare situations the software fault may cause a complete loss of power, as if a vehicle has been put into neutral. If this were to occur, steering and braking systems remain fully operational.

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KIA Telluride Suvs recalled for trailer brake light failures

Nearly 87,000 model year 2020 Kia Telluride SUVs are recalled if the vehicles are equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC).

Kia says when a trailer is connected to the SUV, the brake lights of the trailer won't function when the cruise control applies the brakes.

One of the functions of the SCC is to apply the brakes to slow the vehicle when the system senses a vehicle in front of it within the set distance. Failure of the trailer brake lights is a violation of federal safety standards because of the increased risk to safety.

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Mercedes-Benz recall 5826 X-Class utes for autonomous braking fault

Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued a recall on a total of 5826 X-Class dual-cab utes (MY2018 and MY2019), citing an issue with the active braking assistance feature.

The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says the dual-cab ute's brake assist system may “mistakenly detect an obstacle and brake suddenly or unexpectedly.”

Mercedes-Benz Australia says that such an eventuality could increase the “risk of an accident and serious injury or death to the vehicle occupants or other road users.”

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Ford Recalls 500,000 Edge, Lincoln MKX Crossovers for Brake Issue

• Ford has issued a recall for nearly 500,000 of its crossovers, including the 2015–2018 Ford Edge and the 2016–2018 Lincoln MKX.
• The recall is over a front brake jounce hose that may leak brake fluid, making it more difficult to brake.
• Also today, Ford issued two separate recalls for small numbers of the 2020 Lincoln Corsair and the 2020 Ford F-150 for different issues.

Ford has issued a recall for a total of 488,594 vehicles in the U.S., including the 2015 to 2018 Ford Edge and the 2016 to 2018 Lincoln MKX. The affected vehicles have a front brake jounce hose that can rupture and lead to brake fluid leaking, ultimately possibly causing longer brake-pedal travel and increasing the risk of a crash.

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Mercedes-Benz Australia recalls 30,105 cars

Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued a recall on a total of 30,105 cars, citing an issue with the anchorage of the sunroof glass panel to the sliding roof frame.

The affected models are the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, CLK, CLS and E-Class, with model years between 2000 and 2010.

The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says that “the bonding between the sunroof glass panel and the sliding roof frame on some vehicles might not meet specifications and the glass panel may separate from the vehicle”

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Volkswagen Polo recalled due to leaking fuel injectors

Volkswagen Australia has issued a recall of 67 examples of its model-year 2019-2020 three-cylinder Polo hatchback due to an issue involving leaking fuel injectors.

The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says the faulty injectors "may leak fuel into the engine when the vehicle is turned off for an extended period of time".

The leaking injectors may result in vehicles exceeding emissions standards when next driven.

Affected cars were sold between 1 October 2019 and 31 March 2020. Volkswagen Australia is contacting owners to organise a repair, free of charge.

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Audi TT Quattro recalled due to fuel tank crash hazard

Audi Australia has issued a recall of 1331 examples of its all-wheel-drive TT coupe made from 2014 to 2019 (MY15-MY19) due to a fault which could cause the fuel tank to be damaged in a crash, and possibly lead to a fire.

The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), states "a bracket fitted on the vehicle body could collide with the fuel tank, resulting in damage to the fuel tank".

If the fuel tank is punctured in a car accident, this could create a fire hazard and endanger vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders, and/or damage to property.

Affected cars were sold between October 2014 and May 2019. Audi Australia is contacting owners to organise a free inspection and repair, if required.

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Multiple Mercedes-Benz models recalled due to seat latch, air-conditioning faults

Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued two recalls, with the first relating to 4227 examples of the A-Class with Model Years from 2018 to 2019 (MY18-MY19) due to an issue with the air conditioning drain tube.

Water condensation from the air conditioning unit could leak onto electrical components, potentially causing malfunctions relating to the airbag control unit, engine starting, fuel pump, and emergency call system. Limp home mode may also be activated.

A second recall for 232 examples of C-Class, E-Class, GLC, EQC, and GT models with the Model Year 2020 (MY20) require a fix to the rear seat latch.

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