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New weekly report from the European Commission in which they provide us with the list of the vehicles called for review within the community territory. As you can see today, the list is quite extensive and we have been struck by the fact that electric companies have taken a significant share in this batch of recalls.
Make: VW
Name: e-UP!
Company recall code: 93I9
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between May 11 and June 24, 2020.
Risk type: Fire
A malfunction of the insulation can lead to a short circuit in the battery system. In case of double malfunctions (i.e. two affected cell modules in one battery), this could cause a fire.
Make: VW
Name: Crafter
Company recall code: 69V5
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between December 27, 2005 and September 30, 2016.
Counterfeiting: NO
Risk type: Injuries
The ammonium propellant used in airbag inflation can undergo significant alteration over time due to degradation that occurs after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, elevated temperatures, and high temperature cycles. In the event of an airbag deploying, excessive internal pressure can cause the body to rupture and metal fragments can pass through the cushion material, causing injury to the occupants.
Make: VW
Name: UP
Company recall code: 69BF
Production Dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between August 1, 2011 and June 7, 2012.
Risk type: Injuries
The ammonium propellant used in airbag inflation can undergo significant alteration over time due to degradation that occurs after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, elevated temperatures and high temperature cycles. an airbag deploys, excessive internal pressure can cause the inflation body to rupture and metal fragments can pass through the cushion material, causing injury to the occupants.
Brand: PEUGEOT
Name: ION
Company recall code: JVA
Production Dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 11, 2010 and June 26, 2019.
Risk type: Injuries
An internal component of the vacuum pump in the brake assist system could be faulty. Over time, this could lead to a loss of brake assist, increasing the risk of an accident.
Brand: CITROEN
Name: C-Zero
Company recall code: EPF
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 11, 2010 and June 26, 2019.
Risk type: Injury
An internal component of the vacuum pump in the brake assist system could be faulty. Over time, this could lead to a loss of brake assist, increasing the risk of an accident.
Brand: Volvo
Name: V60, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC60 and XC90
Company recall code: R10068
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured in 2021.
Risk type: Injury
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) control unit may not have been attached to the vehicle body according to specifications. As a consequence, the occupant protection function could be impaired, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Make: Audi
Name: Q5 and A5
Company recall code: 69R7
Risk type: Injuries
The ammonium propellant used in airbag inflation can undergo significant alteration over time due to degradation that occurs after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, elevated temperatures, and high temperature cycles. In the event of an airbag deploying, excessive internal pressure can cause the inflation body to rupture and metal fragments can pass through the cushion material, causing injury to the occupants.
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Name: eSprinter and eVito
Company recall code: VXEKOSCHU
Production dates: Affected vehicles were manufactured between December 11, 2018 and May 12, 2020.
Risk type: Fire and Injury
Water can enter the high-voltage battery due to insufficient sealing of the battery housing and possible corrosion. As a result, the vehicle may not be able to start and may also increase the risk of fire.
Brand: TOYOTA
Name: AYGO
Company recall code: 20DSM-114
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between August 27 and October 8, 2020.
Risk type: Injuries
The interior seat belt seam of the rear seat can break. Consequently, the proper functioning of the occupant restraint systems in the event of an accident cannot be guaranteed, increasing the risk of injury.
Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ
Name: EQV and eVito
Company recall code: V2EFEDBEI
Production dates: Affected vehicles were manufactured between February 21 and October 27, 2020.
Vehicles are equipped with unreinforced suspension struts. This can affect control of the wheels, increasing the risk of an accident.
Make: Opel
Name: Corsa
Company recall code: E202007480 (20-C-149)
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured on October 15 and 16, 2019.
Risk type: Injury
The lower cross arm may be unsuitable. This can impair driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident.
Brand: KIA
Name: Stinger
Production dates: Affected vehicles were manufactured between January 25, 2018 and June 28, 2019.
Risk type: Fire, Injury
The electrical circuit within the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience a short circuit condition. The resulting excessive current can cause a fire in the engine compartment and therefore increase the risk of an accident.
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