Car Recall Check

The high-voltage battery might not be correctly screwed to the body of the vehicle in the boot area.As a result, it could become detached in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

In some cases the end mount of the seat belt on the driver’s seat may not have been fitted in accordance with the specifications, for this case the end mount of the seat belt would be held in position only by the external seat trim. In the event of adverse conditions or an accident this could seriously impair the restraining function of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury to the driver. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The cupholder in the centre armrest of the second seat row may become detached from the armrest in the event of an accident. This could increased the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Improper tyre pressure label in the tank cap may result in the tyre pressure not being identified based on the vehicle load and thus the vehicle operating with insufficient tyre pressure. As a result, the tyre may be damaged, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Moisture could enter the signal acquisition and actuation module. In this case, a short circuit may occur and as a result the risk of fire increases. Moreover, this moisture may cause the exterior lighting at the rear of the vehicle to fail, the rear backseat may unintentionally fold, and the rear-view camera may not be available, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Improperly connected layers of the windscreen could lead to its delamination in the event of an accident. Moreover, glass splinters could break free and impair the support of the passenger airbag. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The gearbox may be faulty. Forces and vibrations may occur when driving, which could damage the gear-shift linkage and the gearbox could disconnect from the drive shaft, causing the vehicle to lose propulsion. Moreover, components could detach from the vehicle, posing a risk to other road users. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Improper foam used in the front bumper may cause the active hood release to fail to deploy in the event of a collision with a pedestrian, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The airbag control unit may be faulty, resulting in that the PRE-SAFE function and/or the active bonnet are not activated as intended, increasing the risk of injury in case of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Fuel may leak and the fuel line pressure may drop, leading to misfires or even engine stalling while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, fuel leaks could pose a risk to following traffic. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The rear spoiler may be properly bonded to the tailgate and could detach, creating a risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Polluted brake fluid could lead to increased wear of the braking system and a reduced braking performance. This could also impair the functioning of the electronic stability program (ESP), creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.