One more weekend and a new batch of calls for review coming from the European Commission’s alert system. As we have been stressed, some of these recalls should have been made in 2020.
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Name: Class A and GLC
Company recall code: 3190002
Production dates: Affected vehicles were manufactured between May 12 and June 3, 2020.
Risk type: Injuries
The studs or coupling bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque. As a result, the cross member could detach from the vehicle while another vehicle is being towed, increasing the risk of an accident.
Brand: Ducati
Name: Scrambler 1100
Company recall code: CR201
Risk type: Fire
The exhaust valve lead could come into contact with the main positive battery lead. This can lead to a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire.
Brand: Ducati
Name: Panigale V4, Panigale V4S, Streetfighter V4 and Streetfighter V4S
Company recall code: CR199
Risk type: Injury
Due to faulty material, the flywheel (generator rotor) can break, damage the generator cover and cause an oil leak. Oil leaks can land on the rear tire, increasing the risk of an accident.
Make: Jaguar Land Rover
Name: Discovery
Company recall code: N509
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between September 30 and October 26, 2020.
Risk type: Injury
The top anchor fixation on the 3rd row seat belts may not have been installed to the required specifications. As a result, passengers may not receive the full protection offered by seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Make: Jaguar Land Rover
Name: Range Rover Evoque
Company recall code: N523
Production dates: Affected vehicles were manufactured between September 30 and October 26, 2020.
Risk type: Injury
Due to a reference error, the 2nd row seat belt retractor has a different specification. As a consequence, the seat belt may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Brand: BMW
Name: X6 and X6M
Company recall code: 0051050500
Production dates: Affected vehicles were manufactured between June 21 and July 23, 2020.
Risk type: Injuries
The spoiler may not have been properly fixed during the production process. This can cause the spoiler to separate, posing a risk to traffic.
Brand: GASGAS, HQV, KTM
Name: SX-E5
Company recall code: Unknown
Production Dates: Model Year 2021
Risk type: Fire
Lack of a vent valve can cause water to enter the coil. This will increase the risk of fire.
Brand: KIA
Name: SOUL EV
Company recall code: Unknown
Production dates: Unknown
Counterfeiting: NO
Risk type: Injury
The “malfunction indicator” could light up incorrectly. This can affect the braking performance of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.
Make: Jaguar Land Rover
Name: Range Rover Evoque
Company recall code: N524
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between July 18, 2018 and July 14, 2020.
Risk type: Fire, Injury
A material that was presumed to retain fire does not meet the requirements regarding the rate of combustion. If a fire occurs, the material burns at a faster rate than allowed, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
