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vehicle

REC-003208

active

0 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906

The previous software upgrade for the engine control unit may not fully overcome the possibility of piston damage occurring as a result of a less than ideal combustion process. If the vehicle continues to be driven with a damaged piston, engine oil may be injected into the engine compartment and could come into contact with hot components.

Light Vehicle

18 June 2009

vehicle

REC-005321

active

0 NISSAN J31 Maxima and Z50 Murano

A concern has been detected relating to the engine air intake duct which may become disconnected due to thermal loading combined with normal engine vibration. If this happens, the engine will exhibit rough idling and in a worst case scenario the engine may stall.

Light Vehicle

17 June 2009

vehicle

REC-004851

active

0 Volvo S80, XC70, V70 and XC60

Volvo Car Corporation have identified that the engine cooling fan may permanently stop working due to a software error in the Fan Control Module (FCM). If the fan stops it may cause reduced Air Condition (AC) performance and the driver will be informed of the increased coolant temperature by the yellow information lamp in the DIM and the following text message: reduce speed. However, if the engine temperature continues to rise, the red warning lamp will be lit together with text instructions to stop the car safely.

Light Vehicle

14 June 2009

vehicle

REC-003201

active

0 NISSAN Maxima (J31),

The engine air intake duct may become disconnected due to thermal loading combined with normal engine vibration. If this happens, the engine will exhibit rough idling and in a worst case scenario, the engine may stall.

Light Vehicle

11 June 2009

vehicle

REC-003229

active

0 NISSAN Murano (Z50)

The engine air intake duct may become disconnected due to thermal loading combined with normal engine vibration. If this happens, the engine will exhibit rough idling and in a worst case scenario, the engine may stall.

Light Vehicle

11 June 2009

vehicle

REC-001575

active

2007–2008 Ford FALCON

The brake booster check valve may develop a vacuum leak.

Light Vehicle

5 June 2009

vehicle

REC-003204

active

0 Ford BF Series I/II and FG Falcon

The brake booster check valve may develop a vacuum leak.

Light Vehicle

5 June 2009

vehicle

REC-005323

active

2008–2009 Ford LV Focus and MA Mondeo

Under certain conditions, the supply of vacuum to the brake booster may be interrupted. The consequences are possible hard brake pedal with increased stopping distances.

Light Vehicle

18 May 2009

vehicle

REC-005324

active

2008 PEUGEOT 308 Partner

It is possible that the incorrectly specified power steering pump may have been fitted during production. In rare cases this may cause some stiffness in the operation of the steering. Replacement of the electric power steering pump will only be performed if the unit fails the check.

Light Vehicle

10 May 2009

vehicle

REC-003199

active

0 Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT Kit (roof rack)

A faulty hardness of the bolts in the Fixpoint Kits makes them brittle and can cause them to break under stress. The fixation bolt may potentially snap off during use which makes it an unsure load carrier fixation.

Light Vehicle

6 May 2009

vehicle

REC-003198

active

0 Subaru, Rola Subaru SA 098 Roof Bars, Rola Roof Bars

The Roof Bar is designed to anchor to the vehicle by way of securing metal straps or brackets 'Straps'. In product failure cases significant upward wind forces on the under-surface area of the carried loads have stretched or bent the Straps to the point where they detach from the roof of the vehicle. When this occurs there is potential for the Roof Bars and their load to separate from the vehicle during travel.

Light Vehicle

1 May 2009

vehicle

REC-001472

active

2006–2008 Volvo S80, XC70

Volvo Car Corporation have identified a deviation in the CEM (Central Electronic Module) software that may affect the functionality of the windshield wipers. If this condition occurs it may lead to malfunction either through the wipers activating by themselves of they may not activate at the driver's request/command.

Light Vehicle

30 Apr 2009

vehicle

REC-003196

active

0 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906

1. In certain vehicles piston damage may occur as a result of a less than ideal combustion process. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition engine oil may be ejected into the engine compartment and could come into contact with hot components. 2. It is also possible the threaded insert for the park brake adjuster may not perform as designed due to an out of specification wall thickness. A failure of this component could result in a loss of park brake effectiveness.

Light Vehicle

22 Apr 2009

vehicle

REC-005325

active

2006–2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

In certain vehicles piston damage may occur as a result of a less than ideal combustion process. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition engine oil may be ejected into the engine compartment and could come into contact with hot components.

Light Vehicle

21 Apr 2009

vehicle

REC-005326

active

2006–2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

It is possible the threaded insert for the park brake adjuster may not perform as designed due to an out of specification wall thickness. A failure of this component could result in a loss of park brake effectiveness.

Light Vehicle

21 Apr 2009

vehicle

REC-003193

active

0 SUBARU Impreza sedan, Impreza hatch

Some genuine towbars fitted to 08MY & 09MY Subaru Impreza vehicles may have been produced with inadequate welding on the tow ball mount (TBM - commonly known as the towing tongue or goose-neck).

Light Vehicle

16 Apr 2009

vehicle

REC-003192

active

0 SUBARU Forester

Some Subaru genuine towbars fitted to 09M Subaru Forester vehicles may have been produced with inadequate welding on the tow ball mount (TBM-commonly known as the towing tongue or goose-neck) and/or incorrect specification bolts that anchor the towbar arms to the chassis rails.

Light Vehicle

8 Apr 2009

vehicle

REC-004859

active

0 PEUGEOT 308

There is a chance that the alternator wiring harness may be incorrectly positioned and be rubbing on the metal bracket which is bolted to the engine beside the alternator.

Light Vehicle

8 Apr 2009

vehicle

REC-003190

active

0 Mercedes-Benz M Class (type 164)

On these vehicles it is possible water may enter the trunk area via the tail light seals during heavy rain or use of a high pressure cleaning device. In isolated cases moisture could also enter the electronic control unit for the tailgate and cause it to malfunction. In extremely unfavourable circumstances localised overheating of the tailgate control unit could also occur.

Light Vehicle

3 Apr 2009

vehicle

REC-003194

active

0 Ford SX Territory, SY Territory

Under certain operating conditions, front brake hoses may develop a brake fluid leak.

Light Vehicle

27 Mar 2009

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