Second week of the year and we return with the calls for review that the European Commission has published in the community territory. As you can see, there are errors and bugs of various kinds shared between several brands, some of them belonging to the same group.
Brand: Hyundai
Name: IONIQ (AE EV)
Production dates: 01.2016 – 06.2019
Company recall code: 11D138
Type of risk: Injuries
The vehicle may enter a “failsafe” mode, which causes the EV Ready indicator to flash. This is accompanied by reduced acceleration and power loss, which increases the risk of an accident.
Brand: Volkswagen
Name: Pole
Production dates: 08.10.2021 – 12.09.2021
Company recall code: 60F2
Type of risk: Injuries
The panoramic sunroof frame was not attached to the body roof. The sunroof can detach from the roof when the vehicle is being driven, endangering other road users.
Brand: Volkswagen
Name: combo
Production dates: 11.15.2017 – 9.26.2021
Company recall code: E212104150 (21-C-175)
Type of risk: Fire
This passenger vehicle is exposed to fuel leaks. Consequently, leaking fuel can come into contact with hot engine parts, increasing the risk of fire.
Brand: Mercedes Benz
Name: Class C, EQS, GLC and Class S
Company recovery code: 5491104
Type of risk: Electric shock and Fire
Due to the incorrect material composition of the mode 2 charging cable for charging at a household power outlet, the insulation resistance of the rubber buffer may be affected, exceeding the protective function of the charging cable. Furthermore, in combination with an error in the home infrastructure, the activation of the protection device in the home electrical circuit could be prevented. This could cause the user to have an electric shock and could lead to a fire.
Brand: PEUGEOT
Name: 208, 2008, 308, 3008 and 5008
Production dates: 2008(A94), 05/14/2018 – 06/18/2019 / 3008 V2 (P84), 07/12/2018 – 06/25/2019, 208 (A9) 06/05/2018 – 15 /07/2019 / 308 V2 (T9), 06/01/2017 – 05/29/2019 / 5008 V2 (P87) 09/01/2018 – 06/23/2019.
Company recovery code: KQQ
Type of risk: Environment
The computer programs used in after-sales operations between October 2020 and January 2021 were incorrect. This can result in Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions above regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment.
Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ
Name: C-Class, E-Class, CLS, G-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS and S-Class
Production dates: 01/27/2017 – 10/12/2021
Company recovery code: 2090008
Type of risk: Fire
The vacuum controlled coolant pump may be improperly sealed between the coolant and vacuum circuits. This can lead to a refrigerant leak in the vacuum circuit leading to an electrochemical reaction, increasing the risk of fire.
Brand: Volkswagen
Name: VAUXHALL MOKKA
Production dates: 02/16/2021 – 07/23/2021
Company Recovery Code: 21-C-182
Type of risk: Injuries
When the outside temperature is below 3°C, the front wiper stops working when the vehicle stops. It will start to work again after the vehicle has been driven over 10 km/h or during the next driving cycle after the vehicle has been restarted with the key, which increases the risk of an accident.
Brand: PEUGEOT
Name: Partner/Rifter (K9)
Production dates: 11/08/2017 – 10/30/2021
Company recovery code: KRH
Type of risk: Fire
The electrical supply and software for the auxiliary heater are not designed correctly and the heater may turn off too early when the vehicle is off. This can lead to fuel remaining in the heater, causing smoke and fuel leakage increasing the risk of fire.
Brand: CITROËN
Name: Berlingo (K9)
Company recovery code: HWY
Type of risk: Fire
The electrical supply and software for the auxiliary heater are not designed correctly and the heater may turn off too early when the vehicle is off. This can lead to fuel remaining in the heater, causing smoke and fuel leakage increasing the risk of fire.
