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| 04/01/00 | R/1999/108 | MAN | M2000 vehicles with urban (L2000 style) cabs | POSSIBILITY OF AIR FILTER FIRE | Possibility that the engine air filter element may be ignited by the ingress of burning material. | Recall the affected vehicles and fit a modified rain cap which will include a fine mesh spark guard to the air filter. | 1600 | M2000 | WMALxx xxxxY 021301 to wmalxx xxxxY 052655 | 01/01/1997 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 10/01/00 | R/2000/001 | ASTON MARTIN | DB7 Vantage Coupe and DB7 Vantage Volante | FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY DETACH | There is a possibility that the front damper lower mounting bracket may detach due to insufficient welding and displaced damper may restrict steering action. | Recall affected vehicles and check that damper mounting bracket is butt welded on all three sides. If not replace bracket. | 358 | SAR-003 | VANTAGE | 01/06/1999 | 30/11/1999 | ||
| 10/01/00 | R/2000/001 | ASTON MARTIN | DB7 Vantage Coupe and DB7 Vantage Volante | FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY DETACH | There is a possibility that the front damper lower mounting bracket may detach due to insufficient welding and displaced damper may restrict steering action. | Recall affected vehicles and check that damper mounting bracket is butt welded on all three sides. If not replace bracket. | 358 | SAR-003 | DB7 | (--) 0011 to (--) 0391 | 01/06/1999 | 30/11/1999 | |
| 10/01/00 | R/2000/001 | ASTON MARTIN | DB7 Vantage Coupe and DB7 Vantage Volante | FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY DETACH | There is a possibility that the front damper lower mounting bracket may detach due to insufficient welding and displaced damper may restrict steering action. | Recall affected vehicles and check that damper mounting bracket is butt welded on all three sides. If not replace bracket. | 358 | SAR-003 | VOLANTE | 01/06/1999 | 30/11/1999 | ||
| 12/01/00 | RM/2000/002 | KAWASAKI | VN1500-J1 (Drifter) | FUEL HOSE MAY LEAK | The protective sleeve on the fuel hose from the fuel filter to the throttle assembly may not prevent damage to the hose by rubbing against the fuel pump plate. A fuel leak might occur with a risk of fire. | Recall affected motorcycles to replace the fuel hose with a modified type. | 50 | 7 | VN1500J1 | JKBVNT50JJA000035 to JKBVNT50 JJA005107 | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/1999 | |
| 24/01/00 | R/2000/009 | MASERATI | Quattroporte V6 and V8 automatics | POSSIBLE LOSS OF SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility of a crack appearing in the ninety degree union connecting the vacuum hose to the brake servo unit which may result in loss of servo assistance. | Recall affected vehicles and replace union with modified type. | 84 | 45 | QUATTROPORTE | ZAM337B0000350145 to ZAM337B0000350193 | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/1999 | |
| 31/01/00 | R/2000/002 | VAUXHALL | Movano and Arena | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. | 1139 | 00-C-01 | ARENA | VN1F9ACD520911599 to VN1U9CEK521338796 (Movano) | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | |
| 31/01/00 | R/2000/002 | VAUXHALL | Movano and Arena | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. | 1139 | 00-C-01 | MOVANO | VF1F8ALA520725768 to VF1J8ALA521314240 (Arena) | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | |
| 01/02/00 | R/2000/004 | PEUGEOT | 106 206 306 406 and Partner | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. | 18405 | XPR | 306 | ||||
| 01/02/00 | R/2000/004 | PEUGEOT | 106 206 306 406 and Partner | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. | 18405 | XPR | 205 | ||||
| 01/02/00 | R/2000/004 | PEUGEOT | 106 206 306 406 and Partner | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. | 18405 | XPR | 405 | ||||
| 01/02/00 | R/2000/004 | PEUGEOT | 106 206 306 406 and Partner | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. | 18405 | XPR | PARTNER | ||||
| 01/02/00 | R/2000/004 | PEUGEOT | 106 206 306 406 and Partner | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. | 18405 | XPR | 106 | To be advised | |||
| 01/02/00 | R/2000/007 | PEUGEOT | 406 | BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MAY DISENGAGE | There is a possibility that the nuts securing the support for the brake pedal assembly may be loose or missing with a risk of disengagement of the support and loss of braking control during hard braking. | Recall affected vehicles and if required replace or tighten the nuts on the pedal return support. | 487 | XPM | 406 | To be advised | |||
| 01/02/00 | R/2000/006 | CITROEN | Berlingo | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. | 1070 | BERLINGO | Various | 01/09/1999 | 31/10/1999 | ||
| 01/02/00 | R/2000/005 | CITROEN | Saxo Xsara and Berlingo Multispace | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. | 9088 | SAXO | Various | 01/09/1999 | 31/10/1999 | ||
| 01/02/00 | R/2000/005 | CITROEN | Saxo Xsara and Berlingo Multispace | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. | 9088 | XSARA | 01/09/1999 | 31/10/1999 | |||
| 01/02/00 | R/2000/005 | CITROEN | Saxo Xsara and Berlingo Multispace | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. | 9088 | BERLINGO | 01/09/1999 | 31/10/1999 | |||
| 09/02/00 | RM/2000/003 | SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES | SV650Y/SY | OIL PUMP COULD DRAW AIR INTO OIL PUMP INLET - ENGINE FAILURE MAY OCCUR | There is a possibility that the oil pump could draw air into the pump inlet during certain engine running conditions. As a result it may not deliver adequate lubrication to the engine resulting in damage to the con-rod big end bearing. If major damage did occur to the big end bearings this would be accompanied by abnormal engine noise and in the worse case sudden engine failure possibly causing the rear wheel to momentarily lock up disturbing the riders ability to control the motorcycle. | Recall affected machines and fit oil guide plate. | 1259 | V650SY | JS1AV133200100776 to 100997 | 01/07/1999 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 09/02/00 | RM/2000/003 | SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES | SV650Y/SY | OIL PUMP COULD DRAW AIR INTO OIL PUMP INLET - ENGINE FAILURE MAY OCCUR | There is a possibility that the oil pump could draw air into the pump inlet during certain engine running conditions. As a result it may not deliver adequate lubrication to the engine resulting in damage to the con-rod big end bearing. If major damage did occur to the big end bearings this would be accompanied by abnormal engine noise and in the worse case sudden engine failure possibly causing the rear wheel to momentarily lock up disturbing the riders ability to control the motorcycle. | Recall affected machines and fit oil guide plate. | 1259 | SV650Y | JS1AV111200101536 to 102366 | 01/07/1999 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 10/02/00 | R/2000/018 | FERRARI | 360 Maranello | THE AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CONTROL UNIT FIXATION SCREWS MAY BE OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH | The screws retaining the Air Bag ECU may be of insufficient length to ensure long term reliability. | Replace the fixing screws with ones of longer length. | 115 | 360 | ZFFYR51C000114837 to ZFFYR51C000117592 | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 11/02/00 | RM/2000/004 | SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES | AY50WX & WY AY50WRX & WRY | REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME DETACHED | There is a possibility that the rear brake caliper mounting bolts may become loose. This could cause the rear brake caliper to become detached and the rear brake becoming inoperative. In extreme cases the rear brake caliper may become entangled in the rear wheel possibly causing loss of control and a possible accident. | Recall affected machines to slacken and retorque rear caliper retaining bolts. | 2040 | AY50WRX | VTTAA711C00100842 to VTTAA711C00101321 | 16/10/1998 | 29/11/1999 | ||
| 11/02/00 | RM/2000/004 | SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES | AY50WX & WY AY50WRX & WRY | REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME DETACHED | There is a possibility that the rear brake caliper mounting bolts may become loose. This could cause the rear brake caliper to become detached and the rear brake becoming inoperative. In extreme cases the rear brake caliper may become entangled in the rear wheel possibly causing loss of control and a possible accident. | Recall affected machines to slacken and retorque rear caliper retaining bolts. | 2040 | AY50WY | VTTAA711900102883 to VTTAA711900103122 | 16/10/1998 | 29/11/1999 | ||
| 11/02/00 | RM/2000/004 | SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES | AY50WX & WY AY50WRX & WRY | REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME DETACHED | There is a possibility that the rear brake caliper mounting bolts may become loose. This could cause the rear brake caliper to become detached and the rear brake becoming inoperative. In extreme cases the rear brake caliper may become entangled in the rear wheel possibly causing loss of control and a possible accident. | Recall affected machines to slacken and retorque rear caliper retaining bolts. | 2040 | AY50WX | VTTAA711900101923 to VTTAA711900102882 | 16/10/1998 | 29/11/1999 | ||
| 11/02/00 | RM/2000/004 | SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES | AY50WX & WY AY50WRX & WRY | REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME DETACHED | There is a possibility that the rear brake caliper mounting bolts may become loose. This could cause the rear brake caliper to become detached and the rear brake becoming inoperative. In extreme cases the rear brake caliper may become entangled in the rear wheel possibly causing loss of control and a possible accident. | Recall affected machines to slacken and retorque rear caliper retaining bolts. | 2040 | AY50WRY | VTTAA711C00101322 to VTTAA711C00101681 | 16/10/1998 | 29/11/1999 | ||
| 15/02/00 | R/2000/020 | VOLVO TRUCK | FM7 | THE INJECTOR PUMP DELIVERY VALVE RETAINERS MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE | The fuel delivery valve retainers may fracture. This may result in fuel mist being emitted in to the engine compartment and presenting a fire risk | Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of quality controlled delivery valve retainers | 10 | FM7 | To be advised | ||||
| 17/02/00 | RM/2000/008 | TRIUMPH | Speed Triple Sprint ST and Sprint RS | POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE FINAL DRIVE CHAIN | Due to an inappropriate heat treatment being applied during the manufacturing process a possibility exists that the final drive chain may fracture whilst the motorcycle is in use. Should failure occur loss of drive and possibly motorcycle instability may result. | Recall all affected motorcycles for the fitment of a quality controlled replacement drive chain. | 170 | SPRINT ST | 01/12/1999 | 31/01/2000 | |||
| 17/02/00 | RM/2000/008 | TRIUMPH | Speed Triple Sprint ST and Sprint RS | POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE FINAL DRIVE CHAIN | Due to an inappropriate heat treatment being applied during the manufacturing process a possibility exists that the final drive chain may fracture whilst the motorcycle is in use. Should failure occur loss of drive and possibly motorcycle instability may result. | Recall all affected motorcycles for the fitment of a quality controlled replacement drive chain. | 170 | SPEED TRIPLE | 098573 to 099811 | 01/12/1999 | 31/01/2000 | ||
| 17/02/00 | RM/2000/008 | TRIUMPH | Speed Triple Sprint ST and Sprint RS | POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE FINAL DRIVE CHAIN | Due to an inappropriate heat treatment being applied during the manufacturing process a possibility exists that the final drive chain may fracture whilst the motorcycle is in use. Should failure occur loss of drive and possibly motorcycle instability may result. | Recall all affected motorcycles for the fitment of a quality controlled replacement drive chain. | 170 | SPRINT RS | 01/12/1999 | 31/01/2000 | |||
| 18/02/00 | R/2000/016 | VOLVO TRUCK | FL6E | PARKING BRAKE MAY INADVERTENTLY BE ACTIVATED | The non-return valve on the 4-way protection valve has been fitted in the wrong position. If there is a large leak in the main brake air feed circuit to the trailer brakes all air pressure will be lost in the parking brake circuit. The parking brake will then be activated therein locking the rear wheels on the tractor unit. | Recall affected vehicles and remove the non-return valve from the inlet side to the outlet side of the 4-way protection valve. | 145 | FL6 | Various | ||||
| 28/02/00 | R/2000/025 | FERRARI | 360 Modena | POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE WHEN BRAKING UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS | The anti-lock braking system electronic control under certain heavy braking conditions may fail resulting in the braking action being biased to the rear wheels which may cause instability. | Recall affected vehicles and replace software in anti-lock braking system electronic control unit. | 125 | 360 | ZFFYR51C000114837 to ZFFYR51C000117983 | 01/01/1999 | 31/01/2000 | ||
| 01/03/00 | R/2000/147 | MERCEDES BENZ | E Class | HEATER BOOSTER CONCERN | Electrical heater booster may fail to switch off after the vehicle has been parked. This in extreme cases may lead to an under bonnet fire. | Recall affected vehicles and install a relay and temperature controlled cut out to control the electrical heater booster. | 1921 | E CLASS | To be advised | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 06/03/00 | RCOMP/2000/1 | KNORR BREMSE | Trailer Manoeuvering Shunt Valves (AE42) | POSSIBLE LOSS OF AIR SUPPLY TO TRAILER AIR RESERVOIRS | After manual application there is a possibility that the trailer manoeuvring shunt valve may not return to its "run" position when tractor/trailer suzies have been reconnected resulting in loss of air supply to trailer reservoirs. | Replace affected valves with quality assured units | 1040 | SHUNT VALVE AE42 | Not Applicable | 01/10/1998 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 06/03/00 | R/2000/011 | LAND ROVER | Discovery Series II | ACE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE PIPES MAY LEAK FLUID | The ACE system high pressure pipes may under certain conditions fracture and leak fluid. In extreme circumstances should the vehicle continue to be driven and sufficient fluid expelled into the engine bay and an ignition source is present the fluid could ignite. | Recall affected vehicles and replace ACE high pressure pipes. | 2289 | DISCOVERY | YA233202 to YA258267 | 13/07/1999 | 13/12/1999 | ||
| 09/03/00 | R/2000/030 | ASTON MARTIN | V8 Vantage V8 Coupe and V8 Volante | STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY CRACK | There is a possibility that stress cracking of the steering rack mounting brackets may occur which could impede steering action. | Recall affected vehicles and replace brackets with modified type. | 204 | SAR-004 | VOLANTE | 79001 to 79094 (V8 Coupe) | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1999 | |
| 09/03/00 | R/2000/030 | ASTON MARTIN | V8 Vantage V8 Coupe and V8 Volante | STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY CRACK | There is a possibility that stress cracking of the steering rack mounting brackets may occur which could impede steering action. | Recall affected vehicles and replace brackets with modified type. | 204 | SAR-004 | V8 | 89001 to 89040 (V8 Volante) | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1999 | |
| 09/03/00 | R/2000/030 | ASTON MARTIN | V8 Vantage V8 Coupe and V8 Volante | STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY CRACK | There is a possibility that stress cracking of the steering rack mounting brackets may occur which could impede steering action. | Recall affected vehicles and replace brackets with modified type. | 204 | SAR-004 | VANTAGE | 70001 to 70216 (V8 Vantage) | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1999 | |
| 10/03/00 | R/2000/022 | ALFA ROMEO | GTV 3.0 V6-24 Valve | ELECTRICAL WIRING MAY OVERHEAT | There is a risk that under severe operating conditions the engine radiator fan supply cables could overheat with a possible short circuit and fire. | Recall affected vehicles and check and modify the cables. | 122 | 4189 | GTV | 06023609 to 06045708 | 01/06/1996 | 31/03/1998 | |
| 14/03/00 | RM/2000/005 | BMW MOTORCYCLES | K1200RS | OIL MAY LEAK FROM OIL PUMP AND MAY CONTAMINATE REAR WHEEL | The circlip which holds the spring loaded thermostatic element in the oil pump housing may work loose and cause oil to leak out and make its way to the rear wheel whilst the motorcycle is ridden and may place safety of rider at risk. | Recall affected motorcycles and check circlip location. If faulty oil thermostat unit will be replaced. | 878 | K SERIES | ZA20000 to ZA34226 | 17/01/1997 | 19/07/1999 | ||
| 15/03/00 | RM/2000/010 | YAMAHA | YZF-R1 and YZF-R6 | SIDE STAND SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY | There is a possibility that the screws holding the side stand switch may vibrate loose and eventually fall out. The switch would not then function correctly and it may be possible to start the engine and ride the machine with the side stand down. | Recall affected machines to replace screws holding the side stand switch with a combination of bolts and nuts. | 14885 | YZF-R6 | RJ031-0000301 to RJ031-0029567 (UK Spec) | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 15/03/00 | RM/2000/010 | YAMAHA | YZF-R1 and YZF-R6 | SIDE STAND SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY | There is a possibility that the screws holding the side stand switch may vibrate loose and eventually fall out. The switch would not then function correctly and it may be possible to start the engine and ride the machine with the side stand down. | Recall affected machines to replace screws holding the side stand switch with a combination of bolts and nuts. | 14885 | YZF-R1 | RN011-0000301 to RN011-0027648 (UK Spec) | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 15/03/00 | RM/2000/009 | YAMAHA | YZF-R1 | BOND BETWEEN BRAKE PAD MATERIAL AND BACKING PLATE MAY FAIL | A) There is a possibility that the bond between the brake pad material and its backing plate on the original/standard front brake pad may become weakened due to corrosion and eventually may fail with a possible loss of braking ability from the front brake | A) Recall affected machines and replace front brake pads with a modified type. | 6900 | YZF-R1 | RN011-0000301 to RN011-0022677 (UK spec) | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 17/03/00 | R/2000/034 | VOLVO TRUCK | FL6M | BRAKE BACKPLATE MAY BECOME INSECURE | The studs that secure the front brake backplate to the front axle may not have gone through the hardening process. This means the studs are soft and could crack causing the brake backplates to loosen from the front axle. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the studs with quality assured fixings. | 2 | FL6 | 248683 and 248684 | ||||
| 20/03/00 | R/2000/003 | FORD | Focus | OIL FILLER CAP MAY BECOME LOOSE | Oil filler cap may become loose resulting in oil dripping onto the exhaust heat shield. | Replace oil filler cap with a new redesigned version. | 81256 | FOCUS | Various | 01/03/1998 | |||
| 20/03/00 | R/2000/046 | FORD | Focus (1.6) | ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER | Engine may lose power due to a malfunction in the power train control module software. | Recall affected vehicles and re-programme the power train module. | 20577 | FOCUS | Various | 01/01/1999 | 31/01/2000 | ||
| 01/04/00 | R/2000/061 | IVECO | Eurotech Eurostar and Eurotrekker (German and Spanish production) | DRIVERS CAB MAY COLLAPSE WHEN TILTED | The drivers cab tilt cylinder support bracket may fail resulting in the cab collapsing when tilted. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the support bracket with a modified type. | 21 | W21 | EUROTECH | Various | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/2000 | |
| 01/04/00 | R/2000/061 | IVECO | Eurotech Eurostar and Eurotrekker (German and Spanish production) | DRIVERS CAB MAY COLLAPSE WHEN TILTED | The drivers cab tilt cylinder support bracket may fail resulting in the cab collapsing when tilted. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the support bracket with a modified type. | 21 | W21 | EUROTREKKER | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 01/04/00 | R/2000/061 | IVECO | Eurotech Eurostar and Eurotrekker (German and Spanish production) | DRIVERS CAB MAY COLLAPSE WHEN TILTED | The drivers cab tilt cylinder support bracket may fail resulting in the cab collapsing when tilted. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the support bracket with a modified type. | 21 | W21 | EUROSTAR | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 01/04/00 | R/2000/067 | SCANIA TRUCK | Series 4 | SPARE WHEEL CARRIER MAY BECOME DETACHED | The spare wheel carrier fixing bolts may become loose which may result in the spare wheel carrier becoming detached. | Recall affected vehicles and retorque and/or replace fixing bolts. | 37 | 981161 | 4 SERIES | Various | |||
| 04/04/00 | R/2000/035 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH12 and FM12 | DIESEL FUEL MAY DILUTE ENGINE OIL | A brass plug in the fuel injector body may come loose. If this happens diesel fuel will dilute engine oil. An increase in exhaust smoke may occur. There is also a possibility that oil and fuel would vent through the breather pipe to atmosphere. | Recall affected vehicles and check or replace fuel injectors. | 151 | FH12 | Various | ||||
| 04/04/00 | R/2000/035 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH12 and FM12 | DIESEL FUEL MAY DILUTE ENGINE OIL | A brass plug in the fuel injector body may come loose. If this happens diesel fuel will dilute engine oil. An increase in exhaust smoke may occur. There is also a possibility that oil and fuel would vent through the breather pipe to atmosphere. | Recall affected vehicles and check or replace fuel injectors. | 151 | FM12 | |||||
| 10/04/00 | R/2000/041 | ASTON MARTIN | V8 Vantage | IMPEDED REAR ROAD WHEEL STABILITY COULD OCCUR | One of the three variants of de Dion rear axle tube assemblies may suffer from stress cracks between the rear hub to axle tube interface following extended use. This could result in impeded rear road wheel stability should failure occur. | Recall affected vehicles to check and/or replace rear axle. | 110 | VANTAGE | 70001 to 70167 | 01/01/1994 | 31/12/1996 | ||
| 12/04/00 | R/2000/040 | CITROEN | Xsara | THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MIGHT REMAIN ACTIVE WHEN THE DEACTIVATE MODE HAS BEEN SELECTED | Due to a possible fault within the control switch the passenger air bag may not be deactivated when the switch is in the off position. | Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and the function of the deactivation control switch checked. Should a defective switch be found it will be replaced with a quality assured unit. | 569 | XCP | XSARA | VF7N*****36769410 to VF7N*****36779626 | 01/11/1999 | 30/11/1999 | |
| 17/04/00 | R/1999/098 | VAUXHALL | Astra F (all derivatives) | REMOTE POSSIBILITY OF BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION | Vauxhall in conjunction with DETR and VI have agreed to conduct a Customer Care Initiative whereby drivers of old style Astra F models will be advised that brake fluid is a service item due to its' hygroscopic (water absorbing) tendency. | Customers will be offered a free inspection and a special promotion brake fluid change should the fluid be found to be outside the manufacturers specified limits. A minor modification to the vehicle bonnet will also be carried out to eliminate the remote possibility of water entering the engine compartment along the bulkhead and contaminating the brake fluid. It should be noted that this Customer Care Initiative is being recorded under the Code of Practice. | 636066 | 00-R-08 | ASTRA | Various | 01/08/1991 | 28/02/1999 | |
| 17/04/00 | R/2000/008 | AUDI | TT | INSTABILITY AND LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COULD OCCUR | The TT proves to have a relatively narrow handling limit zone if extreme manoeuvres are undertaken at high speed which could lead in the worst case to a precise steering response to retain directional control. Instability and loss of directional control could occur. These characteristics have led to some customers objecting to the cars road behaviour. In an attempt to improve customer satisfaction the cars physical reactions are to be modified so the vehicles behaviour becomes more predictable at the handling limits. | Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for modifications to the suspension settings and the addition of a rear spoiler. | 3101 | 40E4 | TRU zzz 8N z Y1 000 101 to TRU zzz 8N z Y1 060 000 | 01/09/1998 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 17/04/00 | R/2000/008 | AUDI | TT | INSTABILITY AND LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COULD OCCUR | The TT proves to have a relatively narrow handling limit zone if extreme manoeuvres are undertaken at high speed which could lead in the worst case to a precise steering response to retain directional control. Instability and loss of directional control could occur. These characteristics have led to some customers objecting to the cars road behaviour. In an attempt to improve customer satisfaction the cars physical reactions are to be modified so the vehicles behaviour becomes more predictable at the handling limits. | Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for modifications to the suspension settings and the addition of a rear spoiler. | 3101 | 40E4 | TT | TRU zzz 8N z X1 000 101 to TRU zzz 8N z X1 026 905 | 01/09/1998 | 31/12/1999 | |
| 18/04/00 | R/2000/044 | RENAULT | Megane Scenic Laguna and Espace | POSSIBILITY OF REDUCTION IN VACUUM SERVO ASSISTANCE | A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance. | Recall affected vehicles and replace vacuum pump. | 10425 | 94 | LAGUNA | 01/02/2000 | 30/04/2000 | ||
| 18/04/00 | R/2000/044 | RENAULT | Megane Scenic Laguna and Espace | POSSIBILITY OF REDUCTION IN VACUUM SERVO ASSISTANCE | A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance. | Recall affected vehicles and replace vacuum pump. | 10425 | 94 | MEGANE | Various | 01/02/2000 | 30/04/2000 | |
| 18/04/00 | R/2000/044 | RENAULT | Megane Scenic Laguna and Espace | POSSIBILITY OF REDUCTION IN VACUUM SERVO ASSISTANCE | A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance. | Recall affected vehicles and replace vacuum pump. | 10425 | 94 | SCENIC | 01/02/2000 | 30/04/2000 | ||
| 18/04/00 | R/2000/044 | RENAULT | Megane Scenic Laguna and Espace | POSSIBILITY OF REDUCTION IN VACUUM SERVO ASSISTANCE | A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance. | Recall affected vehicles and replace vacuum pump. | 10425 | 94 | ESPACE | 01/02/2000 | 30/04/2000 | ||
| 18/04/00 | R/2000/029 | TOYOTA | Yaris | REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK UNDER HARD BRAKING | There is a possibility that under certain conditions when applying the brakes hard and suddenly as in a panic situation a locking of the rear wheels may occur. The vehicle handling will then become unstable. | Recall affected vehicles and replace brake proportioning valve with a modified type. | 19639 | YARIS | Various | 01/01/1999 | 31/01/2000 | ||
| 25/04/00 | R/2000/060 | IVECO | Eurotech and Eurostar Cursor (German built) | POSSIBLE IMBALANACE IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY | There is a possibility that a braking imbalance may occur due to the fitment of an incorrect sized brake cylinder. | Recall affected vehicles to check and replace if required a brake cylinder. | 144 | W24 | EUROSTAR | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 25/04/00 | R/2000/060 | IVECO | Eurotech and Eurostar Cursor (German built) | POSSIBLE IMBALANACE IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY | There is a possibility that a braking imbalance may occur due to the fitment of an incorrect sized brake cylinder. | Recall affected vehicles to check and replace if required a brake cylinder. | 144 | W24 | EUROTECH | Various | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | |
| 25/04/00 | R/2000/013 | VAUXHALL | Zafira (X20DTL diesel models only) | POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE | The diesel engine fuel feed and return metal pipes may fracture and leak if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the original fuel pipes with ones of improved specification. | 262 | 00-C-02 | ZAFIRA | Y2000100 to Y2028422 | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | |
| 02/05/00 | R/2000/012 | CHRYSLER | Voyager | PARKING BRAKE MAY SELF - RELEASE | The parking brake lever cable is too long which may cause the locking mechanism to extend beyond the last tooth of the sector when the park brake is engaged. This condition may cause the parking brake to self-release. | Recall affected vehicles and replace parking brake cable with shorter cable. Additionally as part of the above recall the repair contained in Daimler-Chrysler Technical Service Bulletin 05i-801-99 relating to parking brake imbalance will be carried out on affected vehicles. | 15678 | VOYAGER | Various | 01/01/1997 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 08/05/00 | R/2000/014 | SUZUKI | Vitara V6 and Diesel | FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING STUDS MAY SHEAR | Due to flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret it is possible that the suspension strut mounting studs may shear. Should all 3 mounting studs shear the suspension strut may detach from the mounting turret. | Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of upper and lower reinforcement plates to the suspension turret and the fitment of new strut mountings. | 3115 | VITARA | JSAETD11V00100009 to JSAETD11V00111031 | 01/06/1995 | 28/09/1999 | ||
| 08/05/00 | R/2000/014 | SUZUKI | Vitara V6 and Diesel | FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING STUDS MAY SHEAR | Due to flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret it is possible that the suspension strut mounting studs may shear. Should all 3 mounting studs shear the suspension strut may detach from the mounting turret. | Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of upper and lower reinforcement plates to the suspension turret and the fitment of new strut mountings. | 3115 | BALENO | JSAETD11V00150006 to JSAETD11V00153160 | 01/06/1995 | 28/09/1999 | ||
| 08/05/00 | R/2000/014 | SUZUKI | Vitara V6 and Diesel | FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING STUDS MAY SHEAR | Due to flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret it is possible that the suspension strut mounting studs may shear. Should all 3 mounting studs shear the suspension strut may detach from the mounting turret. | Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of upper and lower reinforcement plates to the suspension turret and the fitment of new strut mountings. | 3115 | GV2000 | JSAETD31V00110003 to JSAETD31V00111644 | 01/06/1995 | 28/09/1999 | ||
| 08/05/00 | R/2000/014 | SUZUKI | Vitara V6 and Diesel | FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING STUDS MAY SHEAR | Due to flexing of the suspension strut mounting turret it is possible that the suspension strut mounting studs may shear. Should all 3 mounting studs shear the suspension strut may detach from the mounting turret. | Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of upper and lower reinforcement plates to the suspension turret and the fitment of new strut mountings. | 3115 | BALENO | JSAETD31V00200017 to JSAETD31V00200027 | 01/06/1995 | 28/09/1999 | ||
| 08/05/00 | R/2000/058 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH12 and FM12 | AIR FILTER IN THE AIR INTAKE MAY IGNITE | There is a possibility that a foreign object may enter the air intake. Air intake efficiency could be reduced and the intake might ignite should for example a lighted cigarette be sucked into the system. | Recall affected vehicles and replace existing air intake with a modified air intake equipped with a steel grille. | 38 | FH12 | Various | ||||
| 08/05/00 | R/2000/058 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH12 and FM12 | AIR FILTER IN THE AIR INTAKE MAY IGNITE | There is a possibility that a foreign object may enter the air intake. Air intake efficiency could be reduced and the intake might ignite should for example a lighted cigarette be sucked into the system. | Recall affected vehicles and replace existing air intake with a modified air intake equipped with a steel grille. | 38 | FM12 | |||||
| 12/05/00 | RM/2000/014 | BUELL | X1 and S3 | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | Plastic fuel filter may leak. | Recall affected motorcycles and replace the plastic filter with a steel bodied type and a support bracket. | 103 | S3 THUNDERBOLT | 04/01/1998 | 30/04/1999 | |||
| 12/05/00 | RM/2000/014 | BUELL | X1 and S3 | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | Plastic fuel filter may leak. | Recall affected motorcycles and replace the plastic filter with a steel bodied type and a support bracket. | 103 | X1 LIGHTNING | Various | 04/01/1998 | 30/04/1999 | ||
| 15/05/00 | RM/2000/015 | TRIUMPH | TT600 (2000 Model Year) | MACHINE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED WHEN PARKED | There is a possibility that the side stand assembly securing bolts to main frame may become loose. The stand may not then adequately support the machine. | Recall affected vehicles to check and correctly tighten the side stand bolts. | 348 | 103311 to 108947 | 09/12/1999 | 11/01/2000 | |||
| 15/05/00 | RM/2000/015 | TRIUMPH | TT600 (2000 Model Year) | MACHINE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED WHEN PARKED | There is a possibility that the side stand assembly securing bolts to main frame may become loose. The stand may not then adequately support the machine. | Recall affected vehicles to check and correctly tighten the side stand bolts. | 348 | TT600 | 98680 to 100793 | 09/12/1999 | 11/01/2000 | ||
| 18/05/00 | R/2000/099 | PEUGEOT | 206 | FUEL MAY LEAK FROM FUEL FILTER | There is a possibility that fuel may seep from fuel filter housing due to external corrosion. A fire risk may exist. | Recall affected vehicles and replace aluminium fuel filter with a plastic fuel filter. | 49235 | XPN | 206 | Various | 01/09/1998 | 22/09/1999 | |
| 20/05/00 | R/2000/037 | HONDA | Civic 1.4 & 1.5 (5 door non ABS) | POTENTIAL INSTABILITY UNDER HARD BRAKING | Under certain hard braking conditions the PCV (Proportion Control Valve) setting allows inappropriate brake force to be applied to the rear wheels. In these circumstances this may cause locking of the rear wheels leading to possible vehicle instability. | Recall affected vehicles and replace PCV with a modified unit. | 12711 | CIVIC | SHHMB2***XU100101 to YU141130 (1.4i) | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 20/05/00 | R/2000/037 | HONDA | Civic 1.4 & 1.5 (5 door non ABS) | POTENTIAL INSTABILITY UNDER HARD BRAKING | Under certain hard braking conditions the PCV (Proportion Control Valve) setting allows inappropriate brake force to be applied to the rear wheels. In these circumstances this may cause locking of the rear wheels leading to possible vehicle instability. | Recall affected vehicles and replace PCV with a modified unit. | 12711 | SHHMB3***XU100101 to YU110816 | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | |||
| 30/05/00 | R/2000/042 | FORD | Mondeo (without ABS) | BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE | Corrosion of the rear brake pressure limiting valve may allow brake fluid to leak from a joint. | Recall affected vehicles and replace pressure limiting valve. | 160373 | 0C653 | MONDEO | Various | 02/01/1996 | 07/08/1998 | |
| 30/05/00 | R/2000/054 | FORD | Focus (with 1.6 litre engine and automatic transmission) | ENGINE MAY CUT-OUT/STALL | Excessive crankshaft end-float may allow the torque converter to contact the crankshaft position sensor. Damage to the crankshaft position sensor may lead to engine cut-out/stall. | Recall affected vehicles for fitment of a revised crankshaft thrust bearing assembly and a new crankshaft position sensor. | 3121 | FOCUS | Various | 01/08/1999 | 23/02/2000 | ||
| 30/05/00 | R/2000/064 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH & FM Series | VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR | There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program. | Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software. | 61 | FH16 | |||||
| 30/05/00 | R/2000/064 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH & FM Series | VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR | There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program. | Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software. | 61 | FH12 | Various | ||||
| 30/05/00 | R/2000/064 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH & FM Series | VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR | There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program. | Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software. | 61 | FM7 | |||||
| 30/05/00 | R/2000/064 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH & FM Series | VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR | There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program. | Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software. | 61 | FM12 | |||||
| 30/05/00 | R/2000/064 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH & FM Series | VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR | There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program. | Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software. | 61 | FM10 | |||||
| 05/06/00 | R/2000/038 | LAND ROVER | Discovery and Defender Td5 Diesel | ENGINE FLYWHEEL MAY FRAGMENT | As a consequence of the manufacturing process the engine flywheel may develop surface cracks which under certain high load conditions can propagate resulting in disintegration of the flywheel. | Recall affected vehicles for the fitment of quality assured parts. | 12965 | 211 | DISCOVERY | XA145775 to XA181042 (Defender) | 01/09/1998 | 30/06/1999 | |
| 05/06/00 | R/2000/038 | LAND ROVER | Discovery and Defender Td5 Diesel | ENGINE FLYWHEEL MAY FRAGMENT | As a consequence of the manufacturing process the engine flywheel may develop surface cracks which under certain high load conditions can propagate resulting in disintegration of the flywheel. | Recall affected vehicles for the fitment of quality assured parts. | 12965 | 211 | DEFENDER | XA200000 to XA244647 (Discovery) | 01/09/1998 | 30/06/1999 | |
| 05/06/00 | R/2000/038 | LAND ROVER | Discovery and Defender Td5 Diesel | ENGINE FLYWHEEL MAY FRAGMENT | As a consequence of the manufacturing process the engine flywheel may develop surface cracks which under certain high load conditions can propagate resulting in disintegration of the flywheel. | Recall affected vehicles for the fitment of quality assured parts. | 12965 | 211 | XA900000 to XA907209 (Discovery) | 01/09/1998 | 30/06/1999 | ||
| 09/06/00 | RM/2000/016 | TRIUMPH | TT600 | POSSIBILITY THAT ENGINE MAY BE BAULKED | The sprag housing bolts may become loose and may damage alternator brushes and baulk engine. In the worst case the engine may stop. | Recall affected machines and replace the six bolts with modified type. | 462 | TT600 | 98680 to 108979 | 09/12/1999 | 16/05/2000 | ||
| 19/06/00 | R/2000/026 | DAIHATSU | Hijet 1.0 Litre petrol van and pick-up | FUEL TANK MAY LEAK | The fuel tank could suffer from external corrosion in service and may become porous with the result that the tank could leak fuel. | Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank with a quality assured unit | 8862 | HIJET | Various | ||||
| 19/06/00 | RM/2000/007 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | FES125 and FES250 | BATTERY CHARGING REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY MAY OVERHEAT | The charging circuit regulator/rectifier assembly does not have adequate heat radiating capacity. Under continuous use conditions the assembly may overheat and cause heat damage to the regulator circuit diode. This may cause further heat increase and in the worst case may cause the resin casing to melt or catch fire. | Recall all affected motorcycles and fit a modified regulator/rectifier assembly | 1540 | FES125 | JH2MF04A*WK000001 to JH2MF04A*WK016437 | ||||
| 19/06/00 | RM/2000/007 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | FES125 and FES250 | BATTERY CHARGING REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY MAY OVERHEAT | The charging circuit regulator/rectifier assembly does not have adequate heat radiating capacity. Under continuous use conditions the assembly may overheat and cause heat damage to the regulator circuit diode. This may cause further heat increase and in the worst case may cause the resin casing to melt or catch fire. | Recall all affected motorcycles and fit a modified regulator/rectifier assembly | 1540 | ZDCJF05AOWF000001 to ZDCJF05AOWF023428 | |||||
| 19/06/00 | RM/2000/007 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | FES125 and FES250 | BATTERY CHARGING REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY MAY OVERHEAT | The charging circuit regulator/rectifier assembly does not have adequate heat radiating capacity. Under continuous use conditions the assembly may overheat and cause heat damage to the regulator circuit diode. This may cause further heat increase and in the worst case may cause the resin casing to melt or catch fire. | Recall all affected motorcycles and fit a modified regulator/rectifier assembly | 1540 | FES250 | JH2MF04A*XK020001 to JH2MF04A*XK035665 | ||||
| 19/06/00 | R/2000/071 | FIAT | Seicento (RHD) | BRAKE PEDAL MAY FRACTURE | There is a possibility that the brake pedal is of incorrect specification and could eventually fracture. | Recall affected vehicles and replace brake pedal with quality assured type. | 292 | 4283 | SEICENTO | 294228 to 302284 | 01/07/1999 | 31/08/1999 | |
| 20/06/00 | RM/2000/012 | DUCATI | 748 916 and 996 | POSSIBLE FLAW IN REAR AXLE | The rear wheel shaft forging may contain a flaw which could cause it to crack and subsequently fail when the motorcycle is being ridden. | Recall affected motorcycles and ultrasonically check all rear wheel shafts for flaws. Replace with quality assured shafts where appropriate. | 4488 | 505/513 | 996 | 01/01/1994 | |||
| 20/06/00 | RM/2000/012 | DUCATI | 748 916 and 996 | POSSIBLE FLAW IN REAR AXLE | The rear wheel shaft forging may contain a flaw which could cause it to crack and subsequently fail when the motorcycle is being ridden. | Recall affected motorcycles and ultrasonically check all rear wheel shafts for flaws. Replace with quality assured shafts where appropriate. | 4488 | 505/513 | 748 | Various | 01/01/1994 | ||
| 20/06/00 | RM/2000/012 | DUCATI | 748 916 and 996 | POSSIBLE FLAW IN REAR AXLE | The rear wheel shaft forging may contain a flaw which could cause it to crack and subsequently fail when the motorcycle is being ridden. | Recall affected motorcycles and ultrasonically check all rear wheel shafts for flaws. Replace with quality assured shafts where appropriate. | 4488 | 505/513 | 916 | 01/01/1994 | |||
| 28/06/00 | RCT/2000/002 | M & G | Trailers with Meritor Disc Brakes | BRAKE AIR PIPES MAY CHAFE | The air pipes to the brake chambers may rub against the lower edge of the suspension hanger as the axles move up and down. An air leak may occur. | Recall affected trailers to re-locate air pipes and to fit a protective sleeve to the air pipes. | 7 | 25513/4 | |||||
| 28/06/00 | RCT/2000/002 | M & G | Trailers with Meritor Disc Brakes | BRAKE AIR PIPES MAY CHAFE | The air pipes to the brake chambers may rub against the lower edge of the suspension hanger as the axles move up and down. An air leak may occur. | Recall affected trailers to re-locate air pipes and to fit a protective sleeve to the air pipes. | 7 | MERITOR DISC BRAKES | 23363/66 | ||||
| 28/06/00 | RCT/2000/002 | M & G | Trailers with Meritor Disc Brakes | BRAKE AIR PIPES MAY CHAFE | The air pipes to the brake chambers may rub against the lower edge of the suspension hanger as the axles move up and down. An air leak may occur. | Recall affected trailers to re-locate air pipes and to fit a protective sleeve to the air pipes. | 7 | 25509 | |||||
| 01/07/00 | R/2000/148 | MERCEDES BENZ | Vito/V Class | HANDBRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE | The handbrake button may become sticky in operation and in certain circumstances may result in self release of the handbrake. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the handbrake lever. | 6386 | 1630 | VITO | To be advised | |||
| 01/07/00 | R/2000/148 | MERCEDES BENZ | Vito/V Class | HANDBRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE | The handbrake button may become sticky in operation and in certain circumstances may result in self release of the handbrake. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the handbrake lever. | 6386 | 1630 | V CLASS | ||||
| 01/07/00 | RCOMP/99/003 | DEL EQUIPMENT (UK) LMITED | Tailift | THE TAIL-LIFT TOE GUARD MAY NOT MEET ORIGINAL BS CODE OF PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS | There is a rare possibility that the tail lift operators foot may jam between the toe guard and the platform. | Recall affected tail lifts and check toe guard dimensions for compatibility and possible modifications. | 345 | TAILIFT | Not applicable | ||||
| 03/07/00 | R/2000/075 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH and FM | POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF UPPER STEERING ARM | The screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened damaging the threads of the screws and the threads in the steering arm knuckle. In the worst case situation a loss of steering control could result. | Remove the screws from the steering arm knuckle and examine the threads on both components for damage. Fit new bolts in all cases and new steering arms when the threads in the knuckle are found to be damaged. | 2690 | FM7 | |||||
| 03/07/00 | R/2000/075 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH and FM | POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF UPPER STEERING ARM | The screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened damaging the threads of the screws and the threads in the steering arm knuckle. In the worst case situation a loss of steering control could result. | Remove the screws from the steering arm knuckle and examine the threads on both components for damage. Fit new bolts in all cases and new steering arms when the threads in the knuckle are found to be damaged. | 2690 | FM10 | |||||
| 03/07/00 | R/2000/075 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH and FM | POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF UPPER STEERING ARM | The screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened damaging the threads of the screws and the threads in the steering arm knuckle. In the worst case situation a loss of steering control could result. | Remove the screws from the steering arm knuckle and examine the threads on both components for damage. Fit new bolts in all cases and new steering arms when the threads in the knuckle are found to be damaged. | 2690 | FM12 | |||||
| 03/07/00 | R/2000/075 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH and FM | POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF UPPER STEERING ARM | The screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened damaging the threads of the screws and the threads in the steering arm knuckle. In the worst case situation a loss of steering control could result. | Remove the screws from the steering arm knuckle and examine the threads on both components for damage. Fit new bolts in all cases and new steering arms when the threads in the knuckle are found to be damaged. | 2690 | FH12 | To be advised | ||||
| 03/07/00 | R/2000/075 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH and FM | POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF UPPER STEERING ARM | The screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened damaging the threads of the screws and the threads in the steering arm knuckle. In the worst case situation a loss of steering control could result. | Remove the screws from the steering arm knuckle and examine the threads on both components for damage. Fit new bolts in all cases and new steering arms when the threads in the knuckle are found to be damaged. | 2690 | FH16 | |||||
| 14/07/00 | R/2000/049 | VAUXHALL | Astra "G" (3 door) | FRONT DRIVER/CO-DRIVER SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM MAY BECOME INOPERATVE | Front driver and co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperative. Seats may become insecure. | Recall affected vehicles and replace easy entry spring housing on driver and co-driver seat frame. | 3009 | 00-C-03 | X8 000 001 to X8 032 517 | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/1998 | ||
| 14/07/00 | R/2000/049 | VAUXHALL | Astra "G" (3 door) | FRONT DRIVER/CO-DRIVER SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM MAY BECOME INOPERATVE | Front driver and co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperative. Seats may become insecure. | Recall affected vehicles and replace easy entry spring housing on driver and co-driver seat frame. | 3009 | 00-C-03 | ASTRA | X5 000 001 to X5 082 299 | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/1998 | |
| 17/07/00 | R/2000/070 | FORD | Maverick | BRAKE PIPE MAY CHAFE ON FLOORPAN | The metal brake pipe linking the front brake circuit to the rear brake pressure regulation valve may chafe on floorpan which could over time lead to perforation brake fluid loss and consequential reduced brake efficiency. | Recall affected vehicles inspect adjust clearance/renew brake pipe as appropriate. | 4297 | 0C678 | MAVERICK | Various | 01/01/1995 | 31/12/1997 | |
| 18/07/00 | R/2000/068 | DAEWOO | Matiz | POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE & FIRE RISK. | There is a possibility that the fuel filter may perforate due to corrosion and fuel may leak. | Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel filter with modified type. | 4428 | MATIZ | Various | ||||
| 19/07/00 | R/2000/028 | NISSAN | Terrano II | THE BRAKE SYSTEM LSV PILOT TUBE MAY CHAFE ON THE VEHICLE FLOORPAN | The brake system LSV pilot tube may chafe on the vehicle floorpan. Over time the wall thickness may reduce and allow fluid leakage resulting in reduced brake efficiency. | Recall affected vehicles and check LSV pilot tubes for chafing and either reposition or replace pipes. | 4905 | PS001 | TERRANO | 243900 - 307301 | 01/01/1995 | 31/07/1997 | |
| 26/07/00 | R/2000/080 | FIAT | New Punto (RHD) | FUEL VAPOUR RE- CIRCULATION PIPE MAY BECOME DAMAGED | The fuel vapour re-circulation pipe could foul against the air-conditioning compressor pulley resulting in possible damage to the pipe and the risk of fire. | Recall affected vehicles and reposition re-circulation pipe away from compressor pulley. | 2016 | 4327 | 5000094 - 5055134 | 01/08/1999 | 30/06/2000 | ||
| 26/07/00 | R/2000/080 | FIAT | New Punto (RHD) | FUEL VAPOUR RE- CIRCULATION PIPE MAY BECOME DAMAGED | The fuel vapour re-circulation pipe could foul against the air-conditioning compressor pulley resulting in possible damage to the pipe and the risk of fire. | Recall affected vehicles and reposition re-circulation pipe away from compressor pulley. | 2016 | 4327 | PUNTO | 51420 to 201384 | 01/08/1999 | 30/06/2000 | |
| 26/07/00 | R/2000/080 | FIAT | New Punto (RHD) | FUEL VAPOUR RE- CIRCULATION PIPE MAY BECOME DAMAGED | The fuel vapour re-circulation pipe could foul against the air-conditioning compressor pulley resulting in possible damage to the pipe and the risk of fire. | Recall affected vehicles and reposition re-circulation pipe away from compressor pulley. | 2016 | 4327 | 4005830 - 4182900 | 01/08/1999 | 30/06/2000 | ||
| 02/08/00 | R/2000/069 | JEEP | Cherokee | AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND / OR AIRBAGS MAY OPERATE/ DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING. | The Airbag control module may corrode internally due to water intrusion. Internal corrosion could cause illumination of the Airbag warning light or cause the Airbags to deploy without warning. | Recall affected vehicles and replace Airbag control module with a modified type. | 11209 | 860 | CHEROKEE | Various | |||
| 07/08/00 | RM/2000/018 | BUELL | Buell | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MAY BREAK. | There is a possibility that the rear shock absorber may break and cause the underside of the machine to drag on the ground. This may adversely affect the handling and could cause an accident. | Recall affected vehicles and fit shock absorber reinforcing kit. | 378 | S3 THUNDERBOLT | 05/01/1998 | 31/05/2000 | |||
| 07/08/00 | RM/2000/018 | BUELL | Buell | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MAY BREAK. | There is a possibility that the rear shock absorber may break and cause the underside of the machine to drag on the ground. This may adversely affect the handling and could cause an accident. | Recall affected vehicles and fit shock absorber reinforcing kit. | 378 | S3T THUNDERBOLT | 05/01/1998 | 31/05/2000 | |||
| 07/08/00 | RM/2000/018 | BUELL | Buell | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MAY BREAK. | There is a possibility that the rear shock absorber may break and cause the underside of the machine to drag on the ground. This may adversely affect the handling and could cause an accident. | Recall affected vehicles and fit shock absorber reinforcing kit. | 378 | M2 CYCLONE | Various | 05/01/1998 | 31/05/2000 | ||
| 07/08/00 | RM/2000/018 | BUELL | Buell | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MAY BREAK. | There is a possibility that the rear shock absorber may break and cause the underside of the machine to drag on the ground. This may adversely affect the handling and could cause an accident. | Recall affected vehicles and fit shock absorber reinforcing kit. | 378 | X1 LIGHTNING | 05/01/1998 | 31/05/2000 | |||
| 08/08/00 | R/2000/062 | MERCEDES BENZ | S Class | POSSIBLE FIRE RISK | Due to a short circuit there is a possibility that the heater blower motor regulator may overheat Charring and smouldering may occur if ignored. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the blower motor regulator with a quality assured unit. | 793 | 1825 | S CLASS | Various | 01/01/2000 | 31/05/2000 | |
| 10/08/00 | RM/2000/019 | YAMAHA | XVS125 | PILLION SEAT MAY BECOME DETACHED | There is a possibility that the pillion seat fixing bolt may work lose eventually allowing the seat to move and in extreme cases become detached. | Recall affected machines to fit a revised method of attachment for the pillion seat. | 390 | XVS125 | VE011-0000301 to VE011-0008166 | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 17/08/00 | RCT/2000/003 | SDC | Tipping Trailer | TRAILER KING PIN RUBBING PLATE MAY CRACK | There is a possibility that cracking may occur around the rubbing plate area on certain tipping trailers if king pin is fitted in rear position. | Recall affected trailers to check condition of rubbing plate and to fix decal to trailer advising customers to fit king pin in forward position. | 178 | TIPPING TRAILER | Various | 01/01/1996 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 18/08/00 | RTW/2000/001 | BRIDGESTONE | P235/75 R15 Radial ATX ATX11 & Wilderness AT - all "S" Rated | TREAD SEPARATION MAY OCCUR | There is a possibility that in certain circumstances and operating conditions that tread separation and rapid tyre deflation may occur. This could result in the vehicle handling being affected. | Recall affected tyres and replace with quality assured type. | 214 | P235/75 R15 WILDERNESS AT | |||||
| 18/08/00 | RTW/2000/001 | BRIDGESTONE | P235/75 R15 Radial ATX ATX11 & Wilderness AT - all "S" Rated | TREAD SEPARATION MAY OCCUR | There is a possibility that in certain circumstances and operating conditions that tread separation and rapid tyre deflation may occur. This could result in the vehicle handling being affected. | Recall affected tyres and replace with quality assured type. | 214 | P235/75 R15 RADIAL ATX11 | |||||
| 18/08/00 | RTW/2000/001 | BRIDGESTONE | P235/75 R15 Radial ATX ATX11 & Wilderness AT - all "S" Rated | TREAD SEPARATION MAY OCCUR | There is a possibility that in certain circumstances and operating conditions that tread separation and rapid tyre deflation may occur. This could result in the vehicle handling being affected. | Recall affected tyres and replace with quality assured type. | 214 | P235/75 R15 RADIAL ATX | |||||
| 18/08/00 | R/2000/092 | DAF BUS | SB220 | FUEL RETURN PIPE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK | There is a possibility that due to vibration the steel fuel return pipe to fuel filter may fracture and leak. Fuel may be deposited upon the engine and ignite. | Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel return pipe with a flexible pipe. | 298 | SB | OH005400 to OH008654 | 01/01/1997 | |||
| 21/08/00 | R/2000/085 | MITSUBISHI TRUCK | CANTER | BRAKES MAY BIND | There is a possibility that due to insufficient lubrication the parking brake cable might not fully return when released. This may cause the brakes to bind. | Recall affected vehicles and replace parking brake cables with modified type. | 1284 | CANTER | Various | 18/09/1997 | 16/04/1999 | ||
| 24/08/00 | R/2000/053 | TATA | T22 T42 & T44 | SUSPENSION TIE-ROD MAY FRACTURE | Under rigorous driving conditions there is a possibility that the tie-rod may fracture and may affect steering control. | Recall affected vehicles and replace tie-rod with modified type. | 552 | T22 | T9 R 27226 | ||||
| 24/08/00 | R/2000/053 | TATA | T22 T42 & T44 | SUSPENSION TIE-ROD MAY FRACTURE | Under rigorous driving conditions there is a possibility that the tie-rod may fracture and may affect steering control. | Recall affected vehicles and replace tie-rod with modified type. | 552 | T42 | W9 R 07119 | ||||
| 24/08/00 | R/2000/053 | TATA | T22 T42 & T44 | SUSPENSION TIE-ROD MAY FRACTURE | Under rigorous driving conditions there is a possibility that the tie-rod may fracture and may affect steering control. | Recall affected vehicles and replace tie-rod with modified type. | 552 | T44 | |||||
| 24/08/00 | R/2000/063 | MITSUBISHI | Galant and Spacewagon | BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED | The nipple for the brake booster vacuum hose may become choked due to adhesion and accumulation of combustion products from the engine. This may cause in the worst case reduced braking efficiency after operating the brake pedal several times in a short period. | Recall affected vehicles to relocate nipple from intake manifold to resonator to avoid accumulation of combustion products. | 1878 | GALANT | Various | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 24/08/00 | R/2000/063 | MITSUBISHI | Galant and Spacewagon | BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED | The nipple for the brake booster vacuum hose may become choked due to adhesion and accumulation of combustion products from the engine. This may cause in the worst case reduced braking efficiency after operating the brake pedal several times in a short period. | Recall affected vehicles to relocate nipple from intake manifold to resonator to avoid accumulation of combustion products. | 1878 | SPACE WAGON | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/1999 | |||
| 29/08/00 | R/2002/122 | VOLVO CAR | C70 | SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM CONCERN | Transposed wiring in the side impact protection system (SIPS) may result in deployment of the air bag opposite to the side of an impact. | Check the electrical wiring connections of the "SIPS" installation and correct any which are found to be transposed. | 2511 | R30019 | C70 | 6503 | 24128 | ||
| 04/09/00 | R/2000/087 | MERCEDES BENZ | Actros | POTENTIAL REDUCTION OF SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT | The possibility exists that the rear axle modulator valve may leak due to internal corrosion. | Recall affected vehicles and check and if required replace the valve with a quality assured unit. Additionally a protective cover will be fitted to valves. | 2955 | 1643 | ACTROS RANGE | K186144 to K333456 | 01/01/1996 | 31/05/1998 | |
| 13/09/00 | RCOMP/2000/2 | TOYOTA | Lexus IS200 | OPERATION OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BE AFFECTED | There is a possibility that the driver's side carpet mat may rotate around the central fixing and interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal. | Recall affected vehicles and replace mat with re-designed type. | 10919 | LEXUS LS200 | Various | 01/03/1999 | 30/07/2000 | ||
| 17/09/00 | R/2000/073 | SEDDON ATKINSON | Various | POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL | One or more heads of the top and bottom steering lever securing bolts may detach resulting in a loss of steering control. | Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement bolts. | 119 | MERITOR STEER AXLE EQUIPED VEHICLES | 96751 to 97168 | 01/07/1999 | 30/11/1999 | ||
| 18/09/00 | R/2000/072 | RENAULT | Twingo | POSSIBLE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIRBAGS | The computer which controls the deployment of the Airbags may be incorrectly programmed. The Airbags may inadvertently deploy. | Recall affected vehicles and change the computer which controls the deployment of the Airbags. | 17 | TWINGO | Various | ||||
| 19/09/00 | R/2000/096 | PEUGEOT | 206 | UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS | Possibility of unintentional deployment of either side air bags | Recall affected vehicles and replace both side air bag control units. | 1416 | XQX | 206 | To be advised | |||
| 25/09/00 | R/2000/100 | CITROEN | Xsara & Xsara Picasso | SUSPENSION BALL JOINT MAY DISENGAGE | There is a possibility that due to incorrect machining of the suspension ball joint clamp bolt hole on the pivot the ball joint may disengage. | Recall affected vehicles and check and replace pivot if necessary. | 3648 | XSARA | VF7N*****36965652 to VF7N*****36993312 | 01/07/2000 | 31/08/2000 | ||
| 25/09/00 | R/2000/100 | CITROEN | Xsara & Xsara Picasso | SUSPENSION BALL JOINT MAY DISENGAGE | There is a possibility that due to incorrect machining of the suspension ball joint clamp bolt hole on the pivot the ball joint may disengage. | Recall affected vehicles and check and replace pivot if necessary. | 3648 | VF7C*****38833078 to VF7C*****38858969 | 01/07/2000 | 31/08/2000 | |||
| 27/09/00 | R/2000/079 | MITSUBISHI | Shogun | FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE | Brake fluid may seep from the front flexible brake hoses impairing the efficiency of one or both braking circuits. | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of both front flexible brake hoses. | 286 | SHOGUN | Various | 01/01/1994 | 31/12/1994 | ||
| 29/09/00 | R/2000/095 | VOLVO TRUCK | FM7 | VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN REVERSE GEAR ENGAGED | There is a possibility that the vehicle concerned has been delivered with a defect in the software program which could result in the vehicle moving forward when engaging reverse gear. | Recall the affected vehicle and reprogramme software. At the same time further upgrades will be carried out to the accelerator pedal. | 1 | FM7 | 283602 | ||||
| 02/10/00 | R/2000/105 | VOLVO TRUCK | FL6 | POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF STEERING ROD | The steering rod may not be sufficiently torqued to either the Pitman arm or the steering arm on the stub axle. | Affected vehicles are being recalled for checking and where required retorqueing of both connections on the steering arm. | 393 | FL6 | Various | ||||
| 02/10/00 | RM/2000/020 | TRIUMPH | Sprint ST Sprint RS & Tiger | FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR | There is a possibility that the fuel level sender may leak fuel over the engine. A fire risk may exist. | Recall affected machines and replace fuel level sender unit. | 2411 | SPRINT RS | Sprint RS = 95944 to 112417 | 01/11/1999 | 30/06/2000 | ||
| 02/10/00 | RM/2000/020 | TRIUMPH | Sprint ST Sprint RS & Tiger | FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR | There is a possibility that the fuel level sender may leak fuel over the engine. A fire risk may exist. | Recall affected machines and replace fuel level sender unit. | 2411 | SPRINT ST | Sprint ST + Tiger = 96419 to 112417 | 01/11/1999 | 30/06/2000 | ||
| 02/10/00 | RM/2000/020 | TRIUMPH | Sprint ST Sprint RS & Tiger | FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR | There is a possibility that the fuel level sender may leak fuel over the engine. A fire risk may exist. | Recall affected machines and replace fuel level sender unit. | 2411 | TIGER | 01/11/1999 | 30/06/2000 | |||
| 03/10/00 | R/2000/098 | PEUGEOT | 306 & Partner | FRONT SUSPENSION MAY COLLAPSE | There is a possibility that the front stub axle on one or both sides of the vehicle may have been incorrectly machined. This could result in excessive wear the lower ball joint becoming displaced and the collapse of the suspension. | Recall affected vehicles and check and if necessary replace both front stub axles. | 4630 | XRV | PARTNER | ||||
| 03/10/00 | R/2000/098 | PEUGEOT | 306 & Partner | FRONT SUSPENSION MAY COLLAPSE | There is a possibility that the front stub axle on one or both sides of the vehicle may have been incorrectly machined. This could result in excessive wear the lower ball joint becoming displaced and the collapse of the suspension. | Recall affected vehicles and check and if necessary replace both front stub axles. | 4630 | XRV | 306 | ||||
| 04/10/00 | R/2000/089 | JAGUAR | S-Type | SEAT BELT BUCKLE CONCERN | A component within each front seat belt buckle may have received insufficient heat treatment. This may result in unintentional release of the set belt latch if it is subjected to a loading which exceeds the standard specified by EEC Regulation 16 during an accident. | Recall vehicles and check production date codes on both front seat belt buckle assemblies. Replace all buckle assemblies falling within the affected production dates with quality assured units. | 2104 | R134 | S TYPE | L73665 to L85960 | 01/05/2000 | 30/07/2000 | |
| 09/10/00 | R/2000/106 | ASTON MARTIN | DB7 Vantage Coupe & DB7 Vantage Volante | INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON START UP. | A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. This situation could also cause overheating of the exhaust catalyst. | Affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM) | 481 | sar006 | DB7 | Various | 01/06/1999 | 30/09/2000 | |
| 09/10/00 | R/2000/106 | ASTON MARTIN | DB7 Vantage Coupe & DB7 Vantage Volante | INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON START UP. | A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. This situation could also cause overheating of the exhaust catalyst. | Affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM) | 481 | sar006 | VANTAGE | 01/06/1999 | 30/09/2000 | ||
| 09/10/00 | R/2000/106 | ASTON MARTIN | DB7 Vantage Coupe & DB7 Vantage Volante | INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON START UP. | A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. This situation could also cause overheating of the exhaust catalyst. | Affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM) | 481 | sar006 | VOLANTE | 01/06/1999 | 30/09/2000 | ||
| 13/10/00 | R/2000/088 | MERCEDES BENZ | E Class | POTENTIAL LOSS OF PAS OIL | Insufficient tightening of the power assisted steering damper screw may result in oil leakage. This oil may in extreme circumstances contact the exhaust system with the risk of an under bonnet fire. | Recall affected vehicles and check the torque of the steering damper fastening screw. Replace the damper "O" ring seals if they are leaking. | 15047 | 1827 | E CLASS | A000043 to A313828 | 01/01/1994 | 31/12/1997 | |
| 14/10/00 | RM/2000/021 | SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES | GSX1300R X & Y | REAR WHEEL MAY LOCK UP | The replacement cam chain tensioner used in the last recall has not been providing consistent tension adjustment to the cam chain. This can cause abnormal engine noises and could lead to the failure of the cam chain tensioner adjuster. This could cause the rear wheel to lock up and may disturb the riders ability to control the motorcycle which could result in an accident. | Recall affected machines and fit ratchet type chain tensioner adjuster kit. | 4043 | 00/08 | GSX1300RX | JS1A1111100100002 To JS1A1111100104182 | 31/10/2000 | ||
| 14/10/00 | RM/2000/021 | SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES | GSX1300R X & Y | REAR WHEEL MAY LOCK UP | The replacement cam chain tensioner used in the last recall has not been providing consistent tension adjustment to the cam chain. This can cause abnormal engine noises and could lead to the failure of the cam chain tensioner adjuster. This could cause the rear wheel to lock up and may disturb the riders ability to control the motorcycle which could result in an accident. | Recall affected machines and fit ratchet type chain tensioner adjuster kit. | 4043 | 00/08 | GSX1300RY | 31/10/2000 | |||
| 18/10/00 | R/2000/123 | SCANIA TRUCK | Series 4 | FUEL TANK PIPE UNION MAY DETACH | Instances have occurred where the fuel pipe bayonet connection in the nearside tank on vehicles fitted with twin tanks has dislodged causing a discharge of fuel onto the road. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified fuel pipe connector. | 4126 | 392 | 4 SERIES | Various | 01/01/1996 | 31/12/1999 | |
| 31/10/00 | RCT/2001/001 | LOHR | Eurolohr UK | TRAILER STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED | The anti-swing damper device efficiency might have been decreased and may affect the stability of the trailer. | Recall affected trailers and fit modified anti-swing damper clamping device. | 145 | EUROLOHR | Various | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 03/11/00 | R/2000/104 | HONDA | Civic (5 Door) & Aerodeck | REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BOLTS COULD BREAK | There is a possibility that the rear suspension lower arm bolt could break due to improper heat treatment. Vehicle handling and control would be reduced. | Recall affected vehicles and replace lower arm suspension bolts with quality assured type. | 2327 | AERODECK | 10/03/1999 | 19/10/1999 | |||
| 03/11/00 | R/2000/104 | HONDA | Civic (5 Door) & Aerodeck | REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BOLTS COULD BREAK | There is a possibility that the rear suspension lower arm bolt could break due to improper heat treatment. Vehicle handling and control would be reduced. | Recall affected vehicles and replace lower arm suspension bolts with quality assured type. | 2327 | CIVIC | Various | 10/03/1999 | 19/10/1999 | ||
| 03/11/00 | RM/2000/022 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | CBY900RR-Y | POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO FUEL HOSE | The flexible fuel feed hose may incur internal damage when the petrol tank is lifted during routine maintenance. A damaged pipe may subsequently leak and cause a fire risk. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a longer fuel pipe to provide an additional margin when the tank is lifted. | 4007 | CBY900RRY | JH2SC44A3YM000001 To JH2SC44A4YM015025 | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 06/11/00 | R/2000/083 | MITSUBISHI | Colt | POTENTIAL DETACHMENT OF CRANKSHAFT PULLEY | The Crankshaft Pulley securing bolt may not have been correctly torqued. The bolt may loosen or break and in the worst case result in detachment of the pulley. | All engines up to engine number YD2145 - remove pulley securing bolt increase the depth of the thread in the Crankshaft by 5 mm. Check bolt for damage and renew if necessary. Lubricate threads refit and tighten to specified torque. Engines numbered from YD2146 onwards - remove pulley securing bolt examine for damage and renew if necessary lubricate threads refit and tighten to specified torque. | 4246 | COLT | Various | 01/01/1996 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 08/11/00 | R/2000/111 | SUZUKI | Wagon R | SECURITY OF STEERING RACK REAR SUSPENSION AND ENGINE MOUNTING FASTENERS | Fasteners on the steering rack rear suspension and near-side engine mounting may not have been tightened to the correct torque. It is possible that these components may become detached during use. | Recall the affected vehicles and tighten fasteners to correct torque where necessary. | 1171 | 00/11 | WAGON R+ | TSMMMA53S00110204 to TSMMMA53S00119294 | 14/06/2000 | 15/09/2000 | |
| 08/11/00 | R/2000/112 | SUZUKI | Wagon R | HANDBRAKE MAY "SELF RELEASE" | The handbrake lever pawl may not rotate freely. When the handbrake is applied the pawl may not engage the ratchet and the handbrake can slip off. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement handbrake assembly where necessary. | 3490 | WAGON R+ | TSMMMA53S00100060 to TSMMMA53S00116990 | 01/01/2000 | 31/08/2000 | ||
| 09/11/00 | RCOMP/2000/4 | GRAY & ADAMS | Refridgeration Unit | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM TANK | Fuel may leak from between the fuel tank cap and the filler neck. | Examine affected units and replace the fuel tank assembly where found necessary. | 10 | REFRIGERATION UNIT | Various | 01/04/2000 | 30/04/2000 | ||
| 13/11/00 | R/2000/140 | MERCEDES BENZ | 404 | POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF WHEEL RIM | Weld securing the wheel rim to the wheel centre may fracture and result in loss of steering control. | Recall affected vehicles and replace all suspect wheels with quality assured new ones. | 27 | 404 | WEB 618 135 21 092441 to 096002 | 01/06/2000 | 30/07/2000 | ||
| 20/11/00 | R/2000/121 | CITROEN | Xsara | POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE VACUUM ASSISTANCE | Possibility of failure of the vacuum pump drive dog leading to a loss of brake assistance. | Recall the potentially affected range of vehicles and replace the drive dog on those equipped with a Magneti Marelli vacuum pump. | 2611 | XDP | XSARA | Various | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | |
| 20/11/00 | R/2000/122 | CITROEN | Dispatch | POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE VACUUM ASSISTANCE | Possibility of failure of the vacuum pump drive dog leading to a loss of brake assistance. | Recall the potentially affected range of vehicles and replace the drive dog on those equipped with a Magneti Marelli Vacuum pump | 2812 | XDP | DISPATCH | Various | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | |
| 23/11/00 | R/2000/119 | JAGUAR | S-Type | FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT MAY FAIL | An under torque condition may exist in the front lower ball joint. This may result in a high bending fatigue loading of the joint which could result in a fracture of the first thread of the ball stud which then leads to separation of the lower control arm from the knuckle. This separated condition will limit steering control. | Recall affected vehicles and check ball joint security and condition. Replace vertical link if necessary. | 18062 | R136 | S TYPE | L00001 to L92349 | 01/01/1999 | 30/09/2000 | |
| 23/11/00 | R/2000/139 | LEYLAND DAF | F45 | POSSIBLE DISPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS | The front brake disc pad retaining spring may break and allow the disc pads to become displaced. The broken parts of the spring may also damage the tyre valve. | Replace the brake pad retaining springs with quality assured parts. | 22 | 45 SERIES | L223487 - L224109 | 01/11/2000 | 30/11/2000 | ||
| 24/11/00 | R/2001/032 | COLEMAN - MILNE | Renault Master LM39D | REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES MAY RUB ON SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. | The clearance between the brake pipes clipped to the rear axle and the spare wheel carrier may be reduced. In extreme conditions the brake pipes may rub against the carrier. | Recall affected vehicles and fit replacement spare wheel carrier. | 149 | LM39D | Various | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | ||
| 28/11/00 | RCOMP/2000/5 | KNORR BREMSE | Spring Brake Actuator Type BS7303 | POSSIBLE INGRESS OF WATER / DIRT INTO BRAKE ACTUATOR. | Some brake actuators may have been installed with the single breather / drain hole at the top. This may result in water and dirt entering the actuator causing corrosion and seizure of the operating mechanism. | Recall affected trailers examine the brake actuators and replace those found to have the breather / drain holes in the topmost position. | 2982 | SPRING BRAKE ACTUATOR TYPE BS7303 | 01/01/1999 | 31/10/2000 | |||
| 01/12/00 | R/2000/115 | NISSAN | Almera Tino | SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY | The side air bag satellite sensor may be incorrectly programmed. In the event of a collision the air bag may not deploy. | Recall affected vehicles and re-programme sensor. | 761 | ALMERA | 000000 to 014973 | 01/05/2000 | 30/09/2000 | ||
| 05/12/00 | R/2000/074 | LAND ROVER | Range Rover V8 Petrol | COOLING SYSTEM LEAKS | There is a possibility of premature failure of the cooling system hoses and throttle body heater gasket. Expelled coolant allowed to remain on hot engine components can result in the evaporation of the water content and leave an artificially high concentration level of anti - freeze which is in extreme circumstances both corrosive and inflammable. | Recall affected vehicles to replace cooling system hoses / throttle body heater gasket with quality assured parts. | 17603 | 219 | RANGE ROVER | LP300000 - LP418689 | 01/01/1994 | 31/12/1999 | |
| 06/12/00 | RM/2000/023 | KAWASAKI | ZX1200 - A1 (ZX 12R NINJA) | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | The overflow drainpipe inside the fuel tank may crack and leak fuel with a subsequent fire risk. | Recall affected machines and replace the fuel tank if the pipe is found to be cracked. Where the pipe is found to be serviceable a damper weight will be fitted to eliminate the vibration which may cause the pipe to crack. At the same time a new fuel level sensor will be fitted to address reports of inaccurate reading of the fuel gauge. | 1843 | 15 | ZX1200A1 | JKAZXT20AAA000069 to JKAZXT20AAA019074 | |||
| 07/12/00 | R/2000/117 | FIAT | Seicento | POSSIBLE CHAFING OF BRAKE PIPES. | Possible chafing of front rigid brake pipes at near side front against the plastic wheel arch liner or against the gearbox mounting. Also at the off side front against the engine timing belt cover. | Reposition any chafing brake pipe to comply with the manufacturer's prescribed clearance between adjacent parts. Renew any brake pipe that has been chafed beyond a serviceable condition. | 1084 | 4089 | SEICENTO | ZFA187000000001 to ZFA18700000192967 | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/1999 | |
| 07/12/00 | R/2000/138 | MAZDA | MX-5 Jasper Conran Limited Edition | DRIVERS FLOOR MAT MAY INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE PEDAL | The floor mat fitted in the driver's footwell may interfere with the throttle pedal and cause the throttle to stick open. This may lead to loss of control of the vehicle. | Recall affected vehicles and replace mat with modified type. | 167 | MX5 | Non sequential | ||||
| 08/12/00 | R/2001/016 | MERCEDES BENZ | Sprinter | BRAKE IMBALANCE | The rear axle load sensing valve may become defective resulting in uneven braking effort between the left and right hand rear wheels. | Recall vehicles check and if required replace the load sensing (ALB) valve. | 739 | 1639 | SPRINTER | 903-361/2/3/6 | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | |
| 14/12/00 | R/2000/133 | VAUXHALL | Zafira | POTENTIAL FUEL LEAK | Defective crimping of fuel return hose to metal pipe connector may result in a fuel leak. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement pipe. | 605 | 00-C-42 | ZAFIRA | Y2 299 371 to 12 027 114 | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2001 | |
| 15/12/00 | R/2000/144 | SUZUKI | Swift 1.0 and 1.3 litre models | POSSIBLE SLACKENING OF THE STEERING RACK AND INBOARD ENGINE MOUNTING FASTENERS | Fasteners on the steering rack and the inboard engine mounting may not have been tightened correctly. In the event that any fasteners come completely undone while the car is being driven the driver could lose control of the vehicle. | Recall affected vehicles check the fasteners for correct torque and tighten where necessary. | 369 | R01/01 | SWIFT | TSMMAA44S00555568 to TSMMAA44S00556358 | 02/08/2000 | 15/08/2000 | |
| 15/12/00 | R/2000/144 | SUZUKI | Swift 1.0 and 1.3 litre models | POSSIBLE SLACKENING OF THE STEERING RACK AND INBOARD ENGINE MOUNTING FASTENERS | Fasteners on the steering rack and the inboard engine mounting may not have been tightened correctly. In the event that any fasteners come completely undone while the car is being driven the driver could lose control of the vehicle. | Recall affected vehicles check the fasteners for correct torque and tighten where necessary. | 369 | R01/01 | TSMMAB35S00557001 to TSMMAB35S00557116 | 02/08/2000 | 15/08/2000 | ||
| 15/12/00 | R/2000/144 | SUZUKI | Swift 1.0 and 1.3 litre models | POSSIBLE SLACKENING OF THE STEERING RACK AND INBOARD ENGINE MOUNTING FASTENERS | Fasteners on the steering rack and the inboard engine mounting may not have been tightened correctly. In the event that any fasteners come completely undone while the car is being driven the driver could lose control of the vehicle. | Recall affected vehicles check the fasteners for correct torque and tighten where necessary. | 369 | R01/01 | TSMMAA44S00800001 to TSMMAA44S00802793 | 02/08/2000 | 15/08/2000 | ||
| 15/12/00 | R/2000/103 | RENAULT | Kangoo | RISK OF RAPID LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE | There is a possibility of a rapid loss of tyre pressure on Kleber C100 165/70 R14 85 R tyres due to low inner rubber thickness on casing ply cord in tyre shoulder zone. This may affect the vehicle's road holding. | Recall affected vehicle's and replace tyres with quality assured tyre. | 969 | 0A2L | KANGOO | Various | 01/04/2000 | 30/07/2000 | |
| 18/12/00 | R/2000/101 | MITSUBISHI | Pinin | THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE MAY STOP WHEN DRIVING | There is a possibility that a condenser may become detached from the circuit board due to the breakage of the component wiring. The engine may stop or be difficult to start. | Recall affected vehicles and apply silicone to the condenser to act as a vibration damper to counteract shocks that can be transmitted from the suspension through the body to the circuit board. | 1464 | PININ | Various | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 |
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