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Launch Date | Recalls Number | Make | Recalls Model Information | Concern | Defect | Remedy | Vehicle Numbers | Manufacturer Ref | Model | VIN Start | VIN End | Build Start | Build End |
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02/01/01 | R/2000/150 | PEUGEOT | 306 | DRIVESHAFT MAY DETACH FROM GEARBOX | An incorrect left hand drive shaft may have been fitted. The shaft could separate from the gearbox on a sharp bend or during excessive suspension deflection. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a correct specification left hand drive shaft where necessary. | 96 | XQD | 306 | Various | |||
02/01/01 | R/2000/151 | PEUGEOT | 306 | FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER HARNESS | There is a possibility of an open circuit in the connector on the front seat belt pretensioner harness. This may cause flashing of the airbag warning light and a loss of the pretensioning function in case of an accident. | Replace the front seat pretensioner harness. | 2409 | XQT | 306 | Various | |||
02/01/01 | R/2000/149 | PEUGEOT | Expert | VACUUM PUMP DRIVE PIN | Brake vacuum pump drive pin may fail as a result of premature wear. This could result in a loss of power assistance at the brake pedal. | Recall affected vehicles to fit a quality assured replacement drive pin to the brake vacuum pump. | 5835 | XQW | EXPERT | Various | |||
02/01/01 | R/2000/152 | PEUGEOT | 306 | VACUUM PUMP DRIVE PIN | Brake vacuum pump drive pin may fail as a result of premature wear. This could result in a loss of power assistance at the brake pedal. | Recall affected vehicles to fit a quality assured replacement drive pin to the brake vacuum pump. | 7853 | XRY | 306 | Various | |||
10/01/01 | R/2000/116 | FIAT | Ducato | FUEL TANK MOUNTINGS | Fuel tank rear mountings may not inadequately secure the tank with a risk of possible disengagement. | Recall affected vehicles and fit reinforcement plates to rear tank mountings. | 5348 | 4325 | DUCATO | ZFA2300005783129 to ZFA2300005899998 | 01/08/1999 | 31/03/2000 | |
15/01/01 | R/2001/008 | PEUGEOT | 206 | FRONT SUSPENSION CONCERN | There is a possibility that the front stub axle lower ball joint fixing may have been incorrectly machined which may result in separation of the stub axle from the ball joint/lower suspension arm. | Recall affected vehicles to check and if required replace the left and right stub axles which will be carried out free of charge. | 384 | XSN | 206 | To be advised | |||
15/01/01 | R/2000/118 | SEDDON ATKINSON | Stratocruiser T7 cab. | POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL | The lower steering column shaft may be too short and in a worst case separate from the steering box input shaft. | Recall potentially affected vehicles measure the length of the lower steering column shaft and replace where necessary. | 55 | STRATO | 93250 to 97596 | 15/08/1995 | 17/07/2000 | ||
19/01/01 | RM/2001/004 | SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES | UF50Y Estilete | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | The fuel tank can split close to the filler neck. This will allow fuel to be spilled onto the rear wheel. This could cause a loss of traction and may cause the rider to fall off. | Recall affected machines and fit a modified quality assured fuel tank. | 810 | R01/07 | UF50Y | VTTBA111100100001 to VTTBA111100109692 | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | |
19/01/01 | R/2001/012 | PEUGEOT | 406 | REAR SUSPENSION FIXING BOLTS | Incorrect specification rear suspension arm pivot fixing bolts could fail under arduous operating conditions possibly resulting in the rear wheel locking. | Recall potentially affected vehicles examine the pivot fixing bolts and renew with ones of correct specification where necessary. | 3372 | XRF | 406 | Built out of VIN sequence | |||
22/01/01 | R/2000/153 | FORD | Explorer | FRONT STABILISER BAR LINKS. | One or both front stabiliser bar links may break. Under certain conditions vehicle handling may be affected if one or both of the front stabiliser bar links are broken. | Both front stabiliser bar links will be replaced with new 10 - millimetre service stabiliser bar links. | 508 | 0C710 | EXPLORER | 01/01/1995 | 31/10/1996 | ||
22/01/01 | R/2000/090 | MITSUBISHI | Galant | FUEL TANK MAY CRACK AND LEAK | There is a possibility that the fuel tank may be incorrectly welded on its upper panel and baffle plate in the tank causing it to crack on the welded position. In the worst case this may cause the fuel tank to leak fuel. | Inspect the vehicles replace the fuel tanks if leaking and in cases where no abnormality is found apply a protector plate. | 1456 | GALANT | Various | 24/08/1995 | |||
22/01/01 | R/2001/006 | VW | Golf Estate | CHILD SEAT SECURITY CONCERN | Welding faults on the seams of the ISOFIX mounting bars may occur. The safe support of ISOFIX child seats can therefore not be guaranteed in a crash. | Recall vehicles in order to re-weld the ISOFIX mounting bars. | 173 | 1J5 | GOLF | WVWzzz1JzYW766632 to WVWzzz1JzYW999999 | 01/05/2000 | 30/06/2000 | |
22/01/01 | R/2001/006 | VW | Golf Estate | CHILD SEAT SECURITY CONCERN | Welding faults on the seams of the ISOFIX mounting bars may occur. The safe support of ISOFIX child seats can therefore not be guaranteed in a crash. | Recall vehicles in order to re-weld the ISOFIX mounting bars. | 173 | 1J5 | WVWzzz1JzIW065994 to WVWzzzIJz1W104156 | 01/05/2000 | 30/06/2000 | ||
26/01/01 | R/2000/137 | RENAULT | Kangoo | UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND/OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS | A fault within the control unit may cause unintentional deployment of the front air bags and or seat belt pre-tensioners. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured control unit. | 14046 | 0A02 | KANGOO | Various | 23/12/1998 | 26/05/2000 | |
26/01/01 | R/2000/136 | RENAULT | Kangoo | UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND/OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS | A fault within the control unit may cause unintentional deployment of the front air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured control unit. | 14046 | 0A02 | KANGOO | Various | 23/12/1998 | 26/05/2000 | |
01/02/01 | RM/2001/003 | PIAGGIO | Gilera | POSSIBLE LOSS OF REAR BRAKE CONTROL | The rear brake caliper mounting lugs situated in the rear hub gearbox cover may fracture allowing the rear caliper to break free with consequent loss of rear brake control and the potential to lock up the rear wheel. | Recall affected machines and fit additional rear brake caliper support bracket. | 1042 | GILERA | |||||
09/02/01 | R/2001/014 | LOTUS | Elise and Exige | FUEL MAY LEAK WHEN FILLING AND CORNERING | The hose connecting a spigot on the filler neck to the fuel tank top surface has been found to be of an incorrect material specification. The suspect hoses have a reduced resistance to tearing and rupturing forces exacerbated by careless or incorrect fitting. | Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel filler breather hose with modified type. | 1509 | 2001/2R | ELISE | X 7980 to Y 2067 (Elise) | 01/10/1999 | 31/01/2001 | |
09/02/01 | R/2001/014 | LOTUS | Elise and Exige | FUEL MAY LEAK WHEN FILLING AND CORNERING | The hose connecting a spigot on the filler neck to the fuel tank top surface has been found to be of an incorrect material specification. The suspect hoses have a reduced resistance to tearing and rupturing forces exacerbated by careless or incorrect fitting. | Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel filler breather hose with modified type. | 1509 | 2001/2R | EXIGE | Y 0001 to Y 0567 (Exige) | 01/10/1999 | 31/01/2001 | |
09/02/01 | R/2001/005 | VAUXHALL | Corsa B Corsa Van Combo and Tigra | SEAT SECURITY CONCERN | Driver and front passenger seat adjuster rails may fracture and cause seat to become insecure. | Recall affected vehicles and fit reinforcing plates to the seat runners. Fit new runners if the original ones are fractured. | 586554 | 01-C-01 | COMBO | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1999 | ||
09/02/01 | R/2001/005 | VAUXHALL | Corsa B Corsa Van Combo and Tigra | SEAT SECURITY CONCERN | Driver and front passenger seat adjuster rails may fracture and cause seat to become insecure. | Recall affected vehicles and fit reinforcing plates to the seat runners. Fit new runners if the original ones are fractured. | 586554 | 01-C-01 | CORSA | Various | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1999 | |
09/02/01 | R/2001/005 | VAUXHALL | Corsa B Corsa Van Combo and Tigra | SEAT SECURITY CONCERN | Driver and front passenger seat adjuster rails may fracture and cause seat to become insecure. | Recall affected vehicles and fit reinforcing plates to the seat runners. Fit new runners if the original ones are fractured. | 586554 | 01-C-01 | TIGRA | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1999 | ||
09/02/01 | R/2001/004 | VAUXHALL | Corsa B Corsa Van Combo and Tigra | SEAT BELT LATCHING CONCERN | Driver and front passenger seat belt latching mechanism may separate when loaded in a frontal impact. | Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured seat belt buckles. | 116378 | 01-C-02 | CORSA | Various | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | |
09/02/01 | R/2001/004 | VAUXHALL | Corsa B Corsa Van Combo and Tigra | SEAT BELT LATCHING CONCERN | Driver and front passenger seat belt latching mechanism may separate when loaded in a frontal impact. | Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured seat belt buckles. | 116378 | 01-C-02 | TIGRA | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | ||
09/02/01 | R/2001/004 | VAUXHALL | Corsa B Corsa Van Combo and Tigra | SEAT BELT LATCHING CONCERN | Driver and front passenger seat belt latching mechanism may separate when loaded in a frontal impact. | Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured seat belt buckles. | 116378 | 01-C-02 | COMBO | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | ||
12/02/01 | R/2000/141 | CITROEN | Relay | FUEL TANK MOUNTINGS | Fuel tank rear mountings may not adequately secure the tank with a risk of possible disengagement. | Recall affected vehicles and fit additional bolts or reinforcement plates to rear tank mountings depending on original build configuration. | 2313 | XDL | RELAY | VD****15779256 to VF723****15898872 | 01/07/1999 | 31/03/2000 | |
15/02/01 | RCOMP/2001/2 | BUELL | Pro Series Competition Handlebar Kit (Aftermarket fit) | HANDLEBAR CONCERN | Certain Buell Pro-Series Competition Handlebar Kits were manufactured with a handlebar that can break. | Replace all Pro-Series Competition Handlebars with stock configuration handlebars on all affected vehicles. | 23 | COMPETITION HANDLEBARS | |||||
15/02/01 | RCOMP/2001/1 | BUELL | Pro Series Exhaust System (Aftermarket fit) | POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF RACE EXHAUST SYSTEM | Certain Buell Pro-Series Race Exhaust Systems contain a muffler that could break. This condition could allow the muffler to drag on the ground which may affect handling. | Recall affected machines and fit a muffler retention kit. | 100 | RACE EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
19/02/01 | RM/2001/005 | MV AGUSTA | F4S F4ORD and F4S 1+1 | ENGINE OIL MAY LEAK ONTO REAR WHEEL | There is a possibility that the oil filter may loosen. If ignored oil may leak onto the rear wheel. | Recall affected machines to check that latest filter is fitted with modified seal. | 600 | F4ORD | Engine Nos. up to 3564 | 01/01/1999 | |||
19/02/01 | RM/2001/005 | MV AGUSTA | F4S F4ORD and F4S 1+1 | ENGINE OIL MAY LEAK ONTO REAR WHEEL | There is a possibility that the oil filter may loosen. If ignored oil may leak onto the rear wheel. | Recall affected machines to check that latest filter is fitted with modified seal. | 600 | F4S | 01/01/1999 | ||||
19/02/01 | RM/2001/005 | MV AGUSTA | F4S F4ORD and F4S 1+1 | ENGINE OIL MAY LEAK ONTO REAR WHEEL | There is a possibility that the oil filter may loosen. If ignored oil may leak onto the rear wheel. | Recall affected machines to check that latest filter is fitted with modified seal. | 600 | F4S 1+1 | 01/01/1999 | ||||
21/02/01 | R/2001/029 | PEUGEOT | 106 | BRAKE PEDAL RELAY LEVER | Brake pedal relay lever may fracture and adversely affect the operation of the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement relay lever. | 2145 | XSR | 106 | Various | |||
23/02/01 | R/2001/030 | PEUGEOT | Boxer | FUEL TANK MOUNTINGS | The fuel tank could be insecure due to the cross member carrying the fuel tank rear fixings not being to the correct specification. | Recall affected vehicles to carry out a modification to the fuel tank rear mountings. | 3210 | XRB | BOXER | Various | |||
26/02/01 | R/2001/011 | VW | Golf and Bora | PASSENGER AIRBAG CONCERN | The passenger airbag may not release correctly because of a leak in the pressure reservoir of the gas generator. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the front passenger airbag. | 157 | 69D5 | BORA | WVWzzz1Jz1D310763 to WVWzzz1Jz1D385679 | 01/10/2000 | 30/11/2000 | |
26/02/01 | R/2001/011 | VW | Golf and Bora | PASSENGER AIRBAG CONCERN | The passenger airbag may not release correctly because of a leak in the pressure reservoir of the gas generator. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the front passenger airbag. | 157 | 69D5 | WVWzzz1Jz1W371494 to WVWzzz1Jz1W480773 | 01/10/2000 | 30/11/2000 | ||
26/02/01 | R/2001/011 | VW | Golf and Bora | PASSENGER AIRBAG CONCERN | The passenger airbag may not release correctly because of a leak in the pressure reservoir of the gas generator. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the front passenger airbag. | 157 | 69D5 | WVWzzz1Jz1P328124 to WVWzzz1Jz1P336941 | 01/10/2000 | 30/11/2000 | ||
26/02/01 | R/2001/011 | VW | Golf and Bora | PASSENGER AIRBAG CONCERN | The passenger airbag may not release correctly because of a leak in the pressure reservoir of the gas generator. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the front passenger airbag. | 157 | 69D5 | GOLF | WVWzzz1Jz1B103478 to WVWzzz1Jz1B120123 | 01/10/2000 | 30/11/2000 | |
26/02/01 | R/2000/135 | BMW | 3 Series | LOWER STEERING SHAFT MAY FAIL | Due to the long term effects of corrosion the above vehicles are being recalled. The corrosion is an age related problem and this recall action will target the oldest cars first in groups of 15000 to 20000. It is believed that as long as the vehicle has a current MOT and is serviced correctly any possible corrosion problems with the shaft will be highlighted as a matter of course. If customers are concerned they can visit any BMW dealer to have the shaft checked. | DEFECT (cont.) If the component is safe the car will not be repaired at this stage but will be recalled at a later date as originally planned. REMEDY Recall affected vehicles and fit modified lower steering shaft. | 285722 | 3 SERIES | Various | 01/01/1991 | 31/12/1998 | ||
28/02/01 | R/2001/002 | RENAULT | Espace | POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF EFFICIENCY IN BRAKING SYSTEM. | There is a possibility of the fastener attaching the brake caliper to the Stub Axle coming loose on the rear wheels due to a mismatch between the Stub Axle and the fastener. This can adversely affect the performance of the fastener and may lead to a loss of efficiency in the braking system. | Recall affected vehicles and replace original fastener with a modified type and a lock washer to prevent it coming loose. | 1090 | OTS 0A35 | ESPACE | 17/07/2000 | 20/09/2000 | ||
28/02/01 | R/2001/033 | SCANIA TRUCK | Series 4 | SPRING BRAKE CYLINDER MAY LEAK AND CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO APPLY | Air may leak from the parking brake chamber due to a faulty seal causing the parking brake to apply. | Recall affected vehicles and replace brake chambers if bearing Code Number 99424 or 99425. | 165 | 1061 | 4 SERIES | Various | |||
01/03/01 | RM/2001/006 | APRILIA | SR 50 | STEERING HEAD CONCERN | The steering head welding connection to the frame main tube may break and affect the directional control of the moped. | Recall the affected machines and strengthen the steering head to frame main tube weld. | 810 | SR50 | Various | ||||
02/03/01 | R/2001/007 | SUZUKI | Swift | CHAFING ELECTRICAL WIRING CONCERN | The crankshaft position sensor lead may be abraded by the offside drive shaft. Prolonged contact could result in the shaft severing the wire. In this instance the engine would stall. | Recall vehicles and fit an additional clip to the wiring harness to hold the harness away from the drive shaft. | 521 | R01/04 &r01/05 | SWIFT | Various | 11/08/2000 | 30/11/2000 | |
02/03/01 | RM/2001/001 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | CBR900RRY & CBR900RR1 | POSSIBILITY THAT REAR WHEEL MAY LOCK. | When the clutch lever is released but the clutch not fully engaged clutch disc judder can occur at high engine RPM when performing rapid style racing starts. The resultant stress can cause the clutch outer to fail which may result in several large pieces separating from the clutch outer which may cause rear wheel lock the engine to stop and the risk of engine oil leakage due to crankcase damage. | Recall affected machines for the installation of an improved clutch outer and clutch lift lever shaft anti-judder spring spring seat and friction disc. | 4098 | CBR900RRY | JH2SC44A*1M103649 to JH2SC44A*1M105265 | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | ||
02/03/01 | RM/2001/001 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | CBR900RRY & CBR900RR1 | POSSIBILITY THAT REAR WHEEL MAY LOCK. | When the clutch lever is released but the clutch not fully engaged clutch disc judder can occur at high engine RPM when performing rapid style racing starts. The resultant stress can cause the clutch outer to fail which may result in several large pieces separating from the clutch outer which may cause rear wheel lock the engine to stop and the risk of engine oil leakage due to crankcase damage. | Recall affected machines for the installation of an improved clutch outer and clutch lift lever shaft anti-judder spring spring seat and friction disc. | 4098 | CBR900RR1 | JH2SC44A*YM000294 to JH2SC44A8YM015025 | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | ||
02/03/01 | RM/2001/002 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | CBR600F1 | POSSIBLE INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF FUEL RETURN HOSE | The fuel injection return hose may of been installed with an excessive bend in its routing. This could create excessive pressure on the hose joint not designed for high pressure and result in fuel leakage. | Affected machines are being recalled to have the fuel return hose re-position. | 450 | CBR600F1 | JH2PC35E*1M200001 to JH2PC35E*1M203544 | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | ||
05/03/01 | RPT/2001/001 | IFOR WILLIAMS | HB505R and HB510R | FLOOR COVERING NOT SECURE | Under certain circumstances the rubber matting can move on the aluminium floor and cause animals to slip . | Recall affected trailers and fit reinforcement kit to secure matting to floor. | 5146 | HB510R | 01/02/1999 | 31/05/2000 | |||
05/03/01 | RPT/2001/001 | IFOR WILLIAMS | HB505R and HB510R | FLOOR COVERING NOT SECURE | Under certain circumstances the rubber matting can move on the aluminium floor and cause animals to slip . | Recall affected trailers and fit reinforcement kit to secure matting to floor. | 5146 | HB505R | 252639 to 285705 | 01/02/1999 | 31/05/2000 | ||
05/03/01 | R/2001/028 | MAZDA | 626 GF & GW (Diesel only) | TIMING BELT BREAKAGE | The camshaft drive belt may break and cause the engine to stop suddenly. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured cam belt. | 648 | 626 | JMZGF1*R201186527 - 01242364 | 01/05/1998 | 31/08/1999 | ||
05/03/01 | R/2001/028 | MAZDA | 626 GF & GW (Diesel only) | TIMING BELT BREAKAGE | The camshaft drive belt may break and cause the engine to stop suddenly. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured cam belt. | 648 | JMZGW19R201116332 - 01156115 | 01/05/1998 | 31/08/1999 | |||
09/03/01 | R/2001/001 | FORD | Transit | THAT THE SEAT BELT STALKS WILL NOT RESIST PASSENGER ABUSE. | It has been established that the seat belt stalks may fail due to abuse by passengers. | Replace the seat belt stalks with a stronger design. | 1146 | 0C697 | TRANSIT | 01/01/1997 | 31/05/2000 | ||
16/03/01 | R/2001/019 | FIAT | Scudo 1.9 Van | VACUUM PUMP DRIVE PIN | Brake vacuum pump drive coupling dog may fail as a result of breakage. This could result in a loss of power assistance at the brake pedal. | Recall affected vehicles to fit a quality assured replacement drive pin to the vacuum pump. | 2318 | 4341 | SCUDO | 12487696 to 12694243 | 01/01/1999 | 30/06/2000 | |
20/03/01 | R/2001/041 | VOLVO TRUCK | FL6L & FL6M | THE THROTTLE CONTROL BALL JOINT. | The throttle control ball joint may break away from the fuel injection pump lever and cause the engine to jump to full revs. | Recall affected vehicles and reposition the throttle linkage connections. Renew any worn throttle control ball joints. | 66 | FL6 | Various | ||||
30/03/01 | R/2002/078 | FIAT | ULYSSE | POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER STEERING | The power assisted steering low pressure pipe may chafe on a hose clip. This could result in the loss of the hydraulic fluid and power assistance of the steering. | Check the steering low pressure hydraulic pipe for damage and reposition the hose clip where necessary. | 87 | 4380 | ULYSSE | ||||
30/03/01 | RM/2001/008 | YAMAHA | XV1600A | SECURITY OF EXHAUST MUFFLER. | The exhaust muffler support stay may crack and in extreme cases it could break and allow the muffler to become detached. | Recall affected machines and fit a modified muffler support stay. | 233 | XV1600A | VP081 - 0000301 - 0009069 (UK Spec.) | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | ||
30/03/01 | R/2001/013 | SEDDON ATKINSON | Various - fitted with Meritor Steering Axles | POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL | One or more heads of the top steering lever and tie rod arm securing bolts may detach. Multiple bolt failures could result in a loss of steering control. | Remove all suspect bolts and fit quality assured replacements. | 329 | MERITOR STEER AXLE EQUIPED VEHICLES | 96722 to 97274 | 01/06/1999 | 31/12/1999 | ||
01/04/01 | RM/2001/007 | MOTO GUZZI | California EV and Special | REAR WHEEL SPOKES COULD BECOME LOOSE. | Spokes on the rear wheel could become loose and break and touch the transmission case which may lead to loss of control. | Recall affected machines and replace rear wheel. | 270 | SPECIAL | 01/01/1997 | 31/12/1998 | |||
01/04/01 | RM/2001/007 | MOTO GUZZI | California EV and Special | REAR WHEEL SPOKES COULD BECOME LOOSE. | Spokes on the rear wheel could become loose and break and touch the transmission case which may lead to loss of control. | Recall affected machines and replace rear wheel. | 270 | CALIFORNIA | Various | 01/01/1997 | 31/12/1998 | ||
01/04/01 | RM/2001/007 | MOTO GUZZI | California EV and Special | REAR WHEEL SPOKES COULD BECOME LOOSE. | Spokes on the rear wheel could become loose and break and touch the transmission case which may lead to loss of control. | Recall affected machines and replace rear wheel. | 270 | EV | 01/01/1997 | 31/12/1998 | |||
02/04/01 | R/2001/039 | VOLVO CAR | S80 and New V70 | REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE CONCERN | Left and right hand rear outer seat belt bottom fixing bolts may have been incorrectly torqued. | Recall affected vehicle check and tighten the seat belt fixing bolts to the correct torque where necessary. | 410 | R81021/22 | S80 | 182870 to 187747 (S80) | 01/01/2001 | ||
02/04/01 | R/2001/039 | VOLVO CAR | S80 and New V70 | REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE CONCERN | Left and right hand rear outer seat belt bottom fixing bolts may have been incorrectly torqued. | Recall affected vehicle check and tighten the seat belt fixing bolts to the correct torque where necessary. | 410 | R81021/22 | V70 | 80477 to 89926 (New V70) | 01/01/2001 | ||
02/04/01 | R/2001/039 | VOLVO CAR | S80 and New V70 | REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE CONCERN | Left and right hand rear outer seat belt bottom fixing bolts may have been incorrectly torqued. | Recall affected vehicle check and tighten the seat belt fixing bolts to the correct torque where necessary. | 410 | R81021/22 | 15208 to 18829 New V70 XC) | 01/01/2001 | |||
02/04/01 | R/2001/038 | VOLVO CAR | S80 and New V70 | CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR BRACKET CONCERN | The bolts securing the child restraint anchor bracket to the rear floor at the right hand side may have been insufficiently tightened. If an ISOFIX type child restraint is fitted to this bracket it may be insecure. | Recall affected vehicles check and tighten the anchor bracket bolts where necessary. | 8 | R81019/20 | 160 to 17811 (New V70 XC) | 01/01/2001 | |||
02/04/01 | R/2001/038 | VOLVO CAR | S80 and New V70 | CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR BRACKET CONCERN | The bolts securing the child restraint anchor bracket to the rear floor at the right hand side may have been insufficiently tightened. If an ISOFIX type child restraint is fitted to this bracket it may be insecure. | Recall affected vehicles check and tighten the anchor bracket bolts where necessary. | 8 | R81019/20 | S80 | 146924 to 186472 (S80) | 01/01/2001 | ||
02/04/01 | R/2001/038 | VOLVO CAR | S80 and New V70 | CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR BRACKET CONCERN | The bolts securing the child restraint anchor bracket to the rear floor at the right hand side may have been insufficiently tightened. If an ISOFIX type child restraint is fitted to this bracket it may be insecure. | Recall affected vehicles check and tighten the anchor bracket bolts where necessary. | 8 | R81019/20 | V70 | 1259 to 88005 (New V70) | 01/01/2001 | ||
02/04/01 | R/2001/040 | VOLVO CAR | New V70 | CHILD SAFETY LOCK CONCERN | Possible faulty wiring harness in the rear doors may result in the powered child safety locks not operating. | Recall affected vehicles check the child locks for effective and reliable operation and renew any faulty power supply wiring harness. | 519 | R31011 | V70 | 259 to 86354 (New V70) | 01/01/2000 | ||
02/04/01 | R/2001/040 | VOLVO CAR | New V70 | CHILD SAFETY LOCK CONCERN | Possible faulty wiring harness in the rear doors may result in the powered child safety locks not operating. | Recall affected vehicles check the child locks for effective and reliable operation and renew any faulty power supply wiring harness. | 519 | R31011 | 160 to 16775 (New V70 XC) | 01/01/2000 | |||
18/04/01 | R/2001/064 | MERCEDES BENZ | 0405N & 0405GN | FIRE IN AUXILIARY HEATER WIRING LOOM | Electrical fault in the 24 volt supply to the auxiliary heater resulted in a fire. | INTERIM REMEDY:- Disconnect and insulate the electrical supply to the heater and turn off the fuel supply tap. | 219 | 0405N | WEB61240721088423 to 092777 | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/1999 | ||
18/04/01 | R/2001/064 | MERCEDES BENZ | 0405N & 0405GN | FIRE IN AUXILIARY HEATER WIRING LOOM | Electrical fault in the 24 volt supply to the auxiliary heater resulted in a fire. | INTERIM REMEDY:- Disconnect and insulate the electrical supply to the heater and turn off the fuel supply tap. | 219 | 0405GN | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/1999 | |||
19/04/01 | RTW/2001/001 | AVON | 185/70 R13C Avon Trailer 950 | POSSIBLE TREAD SEPARATION | Low adhesion within steel breaker may lead to separation of the breaker and/or the tread from the carcass. | Recover all suspect tyres and supply quality assured replacements. | 1417 | 185/70 R13C AVON TRAILER 950 | |||||
27/04/01 | R/2000/102 | MERCEDES BENZ | 202 - C Class | EXHAUST PIPE MAY BREAK | There is a possibility that the end part of the exhaust pipe could break off at the welding seam to the rear of the muffler. Hot exhaust gases could in isolated cases cause the risk of substantial consequential heat damage in the rear region of the vehicle. | Recall affected vehicles and replace rear exhaust section with a stainless steel version if not already replaced due to regular muffler wear. | 7213 | 1830 | C CLASS | 202120 to 202182 | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1996 | |
28/04/01 | R/2010/152 | MERCEDES BENZ | A - CLASS | BRAKES MAY NOT PERFORM TO SPECIFICATION | Due to an internal issue with the brake master cylinder it is possible that when the vehicle is operated at ambient temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius there maybe an increase in brake travel which may increase stopping distances. | Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the brake master cylinder. | 563 | 1838 | A CLASS | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2000 | ||
30/04/01 | R/2001/037 | VAUXHALL | Corsa "C" | FRONT AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CONCERN | Child seat safety cradle with transponder may not interact as intended with front passenger smart Airbag deactivation function. Software concern with control unit. | Replace front Airbag control unit with a quality assured item. | 128 | 01-C-08 | CORSA | Plant EISENACH SOP to 16 050 666 | 01/01/2001 | ||
30/04/01 | R/2001/037 | VAUXHALL | Corsa "C" | FRONT AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CONCERN | Child seat safety cradle with transponder may not interact as intended with front passenger smart Airbag deactivation function. Software concern with control unit. | Replace front Airbag control unit with a quality assured item. | 128 | 01-C-08 | Plant ZAROGOZA SOP to 14 102 846 | 01/01/2001 | |||
30/04/01 | R/2001/058 | ALFA ROMEO | 166 | POWER ASSISTED STEERING CONCERN | Possible failure of low pressure power steering pipe connection with leakage of fluid and loss of power assistance. | Recall affected vehicles replace all high and low pressure oil supply and return pipes. Replace oil cooler and refill system with upgraded specification PAS oil. | 2340 | 4388 | 166 | To be advised | 01/01/1998 | 31/03/2001 | |
30/04/01 | R/2001/045 | AUTOGAS 2000 | Mercedes Benz ML320 converted to gas | GAS CONVERSION MAY NEUTRALISE ENGINE REV LIMITER | Engine speed may exceed the permitted rpm and cause the automatic gearbox to shift to neutral. | Fit a control box which at 5500 rpm will switch the engine fuelling system back to petrol ensuring that the engine maximum speed is under the control of the O/E rev limiter. | 14 | AUTOGAS 2000 | Various | ||||
01/05/01 | R/2001/046 | FORD | Cougar | BATTERY CABLE AND ALTERNATOR B+ STUD CONCERN. | Battery cable may be misrouted and/or a loose connection at the alternator B+ stud which could cause a risk of an electrical short. | B+ stud torque to be checked. Battery cable routing to be checked and any damaged cables to be replaced. | 9447 | 1C731 | COUGAR | Vehicles have US format VIN numbers. | 01/01/1999 | 18/09/2000 | |
01/05/01 | R/2001/057 | PROTON | All models | STARTER MOTOR RELAY | The starter relay may allow the starter motor to operate independently of the ignition switch. In extreme cases this could lead to the movement of the vehicle if left in gear or a fire hazard. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured starter motor relay. | 3749 | COMPACT | To be advised | ||||
01/05/01 | R/2001/057 | PROTON | All models | STARTER MOTOR RELAY | The starter relay may allow the starter motor to operate independently of the ignition switch. In extreme cases this could lead to the movement of the vehicle if left in gear or a fire hazard. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured starter motor relay. | 3749 | PERSONA | |||||
01/05/01 | R/2001/057 | PROTON | All models | STARTER MOTOR RELAY | The starter relay may allow the starter motor to operate independently of the ignition switch. In extreme cases this could lead to the movement of the vehicle if left in gear or a fire hazard. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured starter motor relay. | 3749 | MPI | |||||
08/05/01 | RM/2001/010 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | GL1800A-1 | CRANKSHAFT PULSE ROTOR MALFUNCTION | The crankshaft pulse rotor may develop stress cracks causing ignition loss and the engine to stop. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a new crankshaft pulse rotor which has improved shape and strength. | 100 | GL1800A-1 | 1HFSC47A*1000630 to 1HFSC47A*1000699 | 01/01/2001 | |||
08/05/01 | RM/2001/010 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | GL1800A-1 | CRANKSHAFT PULSE ROTOR MALFUNCTION | The crankshaft pulse rotor may develop stress cracks causing ignition loss and the engine to stop. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a new crankshaft pulse rotor which has improved shape and strength. | 100 | GL1800 | 1HFSC47A*1000960 to 1HFSC47A*1000989 | 01/01/2001 | |||
08/05/01 | R/2001/047 | FORD | Cougar | BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS CONCERN | Affected vehicles have brass terminal (instead of bronze) in the brake lamp switch jumper harness. This could lead to malfunction of the brake lamp switch. | Brake lamp switch jumper harness to be replaced on all affected vehicles brake lamp switch to be inspected for heat damage and replaced if necessary. | 41 | 1C735 | COUGAR | Vehicles have US format VIN numbers | 06/12/1997 | 31/08/1998 | |
08/05/01 | RM/2001/009 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | GL1800A-1 | ENGINE STOP SWITCH MALFUNCTION | The engine stop switch contact springs do not meet specification. Under certain riding conditions such as rough or bumpy roads the engine may misfire or stop. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured engine stop switch. | 70 | GL1800A-1 | 1HFSC47A*1000630 to 1HFSC47A*1000699 | 01/01/2001 | 31/01/2001 | ||
08/05/01 | R/2000/142 | MERCEDES BENZ | E Class SL S Class C Class | UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG | Exposure to high humidity conditions may result in corrosion that can cause the drivers front air bag to deploy unintentionally. | Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag. | 7041 | 1844 | S CLASS | 01/09/1995 | 31/12/1996 | ||
08/05/01 | R/2000/142 | MERCEDES BENZ | E Class SL S Class C Class | UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG | Exposure to high humidity conditions may result in corrosion that can cause the drivers front air bag to deploy unintentionally. | Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag. | 7041 | 1844 | E CLASS | Various | 01/09/1995 | 31/12/1996 | |
08/05/01 | R/2000/142 | MERCEDES BENZ | E Class SL S Class C Class | UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG | Exposure to high humidity conditions may result in corrosion that can cause the drivers front air bag to deploy unintentionally. | Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag. | 7041 | 1844 | C CLASS | 01/09/1995 | 31/12/1996 | ||
08/05/01 | R/2000/142 | MERCEDES BENZ | E Class SL S Class C Class | UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG | Exposure to high humidity conditions may result in corrosion that can cause the drivers front air bag to deploy unintentionally. | Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag. | 7041 | 1844 | SL | 01/09/1995 | 31/12/1996 | ||
09/05/01 | R/2001/076 | LIEBHERR | LTM 1030/2 and LTM 1080/1 | POTENTIAL FRACTURE OF ROAD WHEELS | Fractures may develop around the nave of the road wheel rim. If undetected this could result in complete separation of wheel rim/tyre. | Operators of potentially affected cranes are being supplied with replacement wheel rims of an alternative type. After fitment of these wheels to each crane the Operators concerned will confirm this action in writing to Liebherr Great Britain Limited to enable the replacement programme to be monitored. | 156 | LTM 1030/2 | Various (non sequential) | ||||
09/05/01 | R/2001/076 | LIEBHERR | LTM 1030/2 and LTM 1080/1 | POTENTIAL FRACTURE OF ROAD WHEELS | Fractures may develop around the nave of the road wheel rim. If undetected this could result in complete separation of wheel rim/tyre. | Operators of potentially affected cranes are being supplied with replacement wheel rims of an alternative type. After fitment of these wheels to each crane the Operators concerned will confirm this action in writing to Liebherr Great Britain Limited to enable the replacement programme to be monitored. | 156 | LTM 1080/1 | |||||
11/05/01 | R/2001/060 | SKODA | Fabia | PASSENGER AIR BAG CONCERN | The passenger airbag may not release correctly because of a leak in the pressure reservoir of the gas generator. | Recall the affected vehicles and replace the passenger air bag. | 17 | 69D7 | FABIA | Various | 10/11/2000 | ||
21/05/01 | R/2001/067 | MAN | T.G-A and F2000 Models with Mid Lift Axle | LIFT AXLE LOCATING BRACKET MAY CRACK | Mid lift axle front hanger and air bag pedestal mounting may not have been welded to the inside of the chassis mounting bracket. This could lead to stress fatigue and subsequent failure. | Examine affected vehicles and replace the mounting brackets where necessary. | 313 | TG-A | Various | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2001 | ||
21/05/01 | R/2001/067 | MAN | T.G-A and F2000 Models with Mid Lift Axle | LIFT AXLE LOCATING BRACKET MAY CRACK | Mid lift axle front hanger and air bag pedestal mounting may not have been welded to the inside of the chassis mounting bracket. This could lead to stress fatigue and subsequent failure. | Examine affected vehicles and replace the mounting brackets where necessary. | 313 | F2000 | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2001 | |||
21/05/01 | R/2001/065 | MAN | T.G-A Range | COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM CAN FREEZE UP | Air from the compressor may freeze up in the spiral cooling pipe and in the pipe upstream of the air dryer or ECAM unit. This could reduce the efficiency of the service brakes. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the spiral cooling pipe with a shorter version. Also replace the polyamide pipe leading from the steel pipe in the frame to the ECAM unit or to the air dryer by a steel pipe. | 1035 | TG-A | Various | 01/10/2000 | 30/06/2001 | ||
21/05/01 | R/2001/066 | MAN | All MAN tractors with Mid Lift Axles | INCORRECT AIR BRAKE PIPING CONNECTIONS | It has been found on some of the F2000 and TGA variants fitted with the Hendrickson Mid-Lift Axle assembly that the connections to the relay valve fitted to this application may have been incorrectly connected to the ports 41 and 1. | Recall affected vehicles check for incorrect pipe connections and rectify where found necessary. | 315 | F2000 | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2001 | |||
21/05/01 | R/2001/066 | MAN | All MAN tractors with Mid Lift Axles | INCORRECT AIR BRAKE PIPING CONNECTIONS | It has been found on some of the F2000 and TGA variants fitted with the Hendrickson Mid-Lift Axle assembly that the connections to the relay valve fitted to this application may have been incorrectly connected to the ports 41 and 1. | Recall affected vehicles check for incorrect pipe connections and rectify where found necessary. | 315 | TG-A | Various | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2001 | ||
30/05/01 | R/2001/048 | IVECO | EuroCargo 170E | POSSIBLE WATER INGRESS ON FRONT BRAKE CYLINDER | The front brake cylinder may have been installed with the chamber breather hole uppermost. This could lead to the ingress of water and subsequent corrosion of the brake cylinder. | Recall affected vehicles and renew all front brake cylinders installed with the breather holes uppermost. | 443 | E49 | EUROCARGO | Various (non sequential) | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | |
30/05/01 | R/2001/049 | IVECO | Eurotech "Cursor 10" | REAR BRAKE CALIPER FASTENERS | The rear brake caliper retaining bolts may have been under torqued. | Recall affected vehicles and check the tightness of the relevant bolts. Renew any bolts found to be under torqued. | 33 | W37 | EUROTECH | Various (non sequential) | 01/01/2000 | 31/05/2000 | |
30/05/01 | R/2001/051 | IVECO | Daily City Truck | TANDEM BRAKE SERVO OPERATION | The hydraulic seals in the tandem brake servo may have been damaged. This could adversely affect the efficiency of the service brake. | Recall affected vehicle range and check/replace the tandem brake servo with a quality assured unit. | 75 | S67 | TURBO DAILY RANGE | Various (non sequential) | 01/09/2000 | 31/12/2000 | |
30/05/01 | R/2001/050 | IVECO | EuroCargo (vehicles produced in Italy) | REAR BRAKE CALIPER FASTENERS | The rear brake caliper retaining bolts may have been under torqued. | Recall affected vehicles and check the tightness of the relevant bolts. Renew any bolts found to be under torqued. | 87 | E51 | EUROCARGO | Various (non-sequential) | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | |
04/06/01 | R/2001/042 | ASTON MARTIN | DB7 Coupe & Volante six cylinder variants & DB7 Vantage Coupe & Volante twelve cylinder variants. | LIGHTING EQUIPMENT SWITCHGEAR CONCERN. | The steering column lighting switchgear wires can potentially become trapped leading to partial loss of lighting functionality during operation. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured steering column switchgear assembly | 1609 | SAR-007 | DB7 | 300556 - 301572 - 12 Cylinder | 01/04/1996 | 28/02/2001 | |
04/06/01 | R/2001/042 | ASTON MARTIN | DB7 Coupe & Volante six cylinder variants & DB7 Vantage Coupe & Volante twelve cylinder variants. | LIGHTING EQUIPMENT SWITCHGEAR CONCERN. | The steering column lighting switchgear wires can potentially become trapped leading to partial loss of lighting functionality during operation. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured steering column switchgear assembly | 1609 | SAR-007 | DB7 | 101019 - 102703 - 6 Cylinder | 01/04/1996 | 28/02/2001 | |
04/06/01 | R/2001/042 | ASTON MARTIN | DB7 Coupe & Volante six cylinder variants & DB7 Vantage Coupe & Volante twelve cylinder variants. | LIGHTING EQUIPMENT SWITCHGEAR CONCERN. | The steering column lighting switchgear wires can potentially become trapped leading to partial loss of lighting functionality during operation. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured steering column switchgear assembly | 1609 | SAR-007 | VOLANTE | 300011- 300555 - 12 Cylinder | 01/04/1996 | 28/02/2001 | |
14/06/01 | R/2001/074 | VOLVO CAR | S40 and V40 | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF DEMIST/DEFROST SYSTEM | A diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable. In consequence the fan may stop working resulting in failure of the demist/defrost system. | Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an additional heater fan cable harness which includes a climate control diode. | 11379 | R31028 | V40 | 01/01/2001 | 31/12/2001 | ||
14/06/01 | R/2001/074 | VOLVO CAR | S40 and V40 | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF DEMIST/DEFROST SYSTEM | A diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable. In consequence the fan may stop working resulting in failure of the demist/defrost system. | Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an additional heater fan cable harness which includes a climate control diode. | 11379 | R31028 | S40 | 600000 to 693400 | 01/01/2001 | 31/12/2001 | |
16/06/01 | R/2001/063 | LOTUS | Elise | STEERING RACK MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PREMATURE WEAR AND POSSIBLE TOOTH DAMAGE. | A batch of steering rack assemblies has been identified as having been built with rack bars which have been subjected to an incorrect heat treatment rendering them susceptible to premature wear and possible tooth damage. | Recall affected vehicles for a check of the steering rack assembly batch number. If this is confirmed as within the suspect batch the steering rack assembly is to be renewed. | 338 | 2001/3R | ELISE | SCCGA1117WHD33980 to SCCGA1118XHD35772 | 01/09/1998 | 31/01/1999 | |
25/06/01 | R/2001/083 | VOLVO TRUCK | FM10 with D10B Engines | REAR ENGINE LIFTING EYES CONCERN. | Due to engine vibrations the rear engine lifting eyes may crack and possibly break when lifting the engine out. | Recall affected vehicles and fit modified left and right hand rear lifting eyes. | 349 | FM10 | Various | ||||
25/06/01 | R/2001/059 | SKODA | Octavia | FUEL LEAKAGE CONCERN | Fuel tank may leak. | Recall affected vehicles check the fuel tank for leaks and replace where necessary. | 95 | 20J5 | OCTAVIA | Various | 01/03/2001 | 31/03/2001 | |
01/07/01 | RCT/2001/003 | SDC | Sliding Skeletal | TRAILER RUBBING PLATE MAY CRACK. | Trailer rubbing plate may crack around the king pin. | Recall affected vehicles apply strengthening welds and stiffening angle members to the rubbing plate. | 177 | SLIDING SKELETAL | Various | 01/01/1997 | 31/12/2001 | ||
01/07/01 | R/2000/084 | MITSUBISHI | L200 4x4 | POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL | Under severe and extreme conditions where the vehicle is used mainly off-road in a wet muddy environment it is possible that the tapered section of the ball pin on the steering 'Pitman arm' may break. This in the worst case could result in a loss of steering control. | Recall the affected vehicles and replacing the " Pitman" arm with a quality assured component. | 6218 | L200 | Various | 01/01/1996 | 30/09/2000 | ||
01/07/01 | RM/2001/012 | DUCATI | Monster S4 M900ie SS750 and SS900 | DETERIORATION OF FUEL LINES | Flexible fuel line connecting the fuel tank flange to the pressure regulator may be liable to premature degradation and subsequently leak. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement fuel line. | 351 | 554 | MONSTER 900 | 01/01/2001 | 31/12/2001 | ||
01/07/01 | RM/2001/012 | DUCATI | Monster S4 M900ie SS750 and SS900 | DETERIORATION OF FUEL LINES | Flexible fuel line connecting the fuel tank flange to the pressure regulator may be liable to premature degradation and subsequently leak. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement fuel line. | 351 | 554 | SS900 | ||||
01/07/01 | RM/2001/012 | DUCATI | Monster S4 M900ie SS750 and SS900 | DETERIORATION OF FUEL LINES | Flexible fuel line connecting the fuel tank flange to the pressure regulator may be liable to premature degradation and subsequently leak. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement fuel line. | 351 | 554 | S4 | 01/01/2001 | 31/12/2001 | ||
01/07/01 | RM/2001/012 | DUCATI | Monster S4 M900ie SS750 and SS900 | DETERIORATION OF FUEL LINES | Flexible fuel line connecting the fuel tank flange to the pressure regulator may be liable to premature degradation and subsequently leak. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement fuel line. | 351 | 554 | MONSTER | Various | 01/01/2001 | 31/12/2001 | |
01/07/01 | RM/2001/012 | DUCATI | Monster S4 M900ie SS750 and SS900 | DETERIORATION OF FUEL LINES | Flexible fuel line connecting the fuel tank flange to the pressure regulator may be liable to premature degradation and subsequently leak. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement fuel line. | 351 | 554 | SS750 | 01/01/2001 | 31/12/2001 | ||
01/07/01 | R/2001/073 | HONDA | Civic (5 Door) | POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT BRAKE OPERATION. | There is a possibility that the brake pedal lock pin which ensures a positive connection of the brake pedal to the braking system may be incorrectly installed. In such cases it is possible that excessive free play in the brake pedal can occur leading to incorrect brake pedal operation. The clutch may also be similarly affected. | Recall affected vehicles to check for correct installation of the lock pins. If either lock pin is not correctly installed the pin will be re-installed correctly. | 3694 | CIVIC | SHHEU7**01U000050 to SHHEU7**01U008645 | 27/11/2000 | 24/04/2001 | ||
01/07/01 | R/2001/073 | HONDA | Civic (5 Door) | POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT BRAKE OPERATION. | There is a possibility that the brake pedal lock pin which ensures a positive connection of the brake pedal to the braking system may be incorrectly installed. In such cases it is possible that excessive free play in the brake pedal can occur leading to incorrect brake pedal operation. The clutch may also be similarly affected. | Recall affected vehicles to check for correct installation of the lock pins. If either lock pin is not correctly installed the pin will be re-installed correctly. | 3694 | SHHEU8**01U000050 to SHHEU8**01U010417 | 27/11/2000 | 24/04/2001 | |||
05/07/01 | R/2001/075 | HONDA | Civic (5 door) | POSSIBLE INCORRECT FIXING OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE | The screw clips on the filler tube connecting the fuel filler pipe to the fuel tank may not be correctly installed. The tube may not therefore be securely fixed to the tank and/or pipe. This could permit fuel to leak from the tank in the event of a severe rear end impact. | Affected vehicles are being recalled to check for correct installation of the fuel filler tube clips. Any clip not properly installed will be retorqued correctly. | 4601 | CIVIC | JHMEU5**01S200001 to JHMEU5**01S201246 | 04/12/2000 | |||
05/07/01 | R/2001/075 | HONDA | Civic (5 door) | POSSIBLE INCORRECT FIXING OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE | The screw clips on the filler tube connecting the fuel filler pipe to the fuel tank may not be correctly installed. The tube may not therefore be securely fixed to the tank and/or pipe. This could permit fuel to leak from the tank in the event of a severe rear end impact. | Affected vehicles are being recalled to check for correct installation of the fuel filler tube clips. Any clip not properly installed will be retorqued correctly. | 4601 | JHMEU6**01S200001 to JHMEU6**01S203892 | 04/12/2000 | ||||
06/07/01 | RM/2001/013 | BARRUS | Victory V92 Standard Delux and Sport Cruiser | PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR CONCERN | The primary drive split gear may develop a fatigue crack. Under certain conditions this crack may cause a failure of the split gear without warning and cause the engine to stop suddenly. | Recall the affected motorcycles and fit a replacement primary drive gear. | 33 | V92 SPORT CRUISER | |||||
06/07/01 | RM/2001/013 | BARRUS | Victory V92 Standard Delux and Sport Cruiser | PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR CONCERN | The primary drive split gear may develop a fatigue crack. Under certain conditions this crack may cause a failure of the split gear without warning and cause the engine to stop suddenly. | Recall the affected motorcycles and fit a replacement primary drive gear. | 33 | V92 STANDARD | |||||
06/07/01 | RM/2001/013 | BARRUS | Victory V92 Standard Delux and Sport Cruiser | PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR CONCERN | The primary drive split gear may develop a fatigue crack. Under certain conditions this crack may cause a failure of the split gear without warning and cause the engine to stop suddenly. | Recall the affected motorcycles and fit a replacement primary drive gear. | 33 | V92 DELUX | Various | ||||
06/07/01 | RM/2001/011 | BARRUS | Victory V92C Standard and Delux Cruisers | BRAKE DISC FASTENERS CONCERN | The threaded fasteners holding the front and rear brake discs to the wheels may fail without warning and adversely affect the brake performance. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit quality assured replacement brake disc fasteners. | 24 | VICTORY V92C STANDARD | Various | ||||
06/07/01 | RM/2001/011 | BARRUS | Victory V92C Standard and Delux Cruisers | BRAKE DISC FASTENERS CONCERN | The threaded fasteners holding the front and rear brake discs to the wheels may fail without warning and adversely affect the brake performance. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit quality assured replacement brake disc fasteners. | 24 | DELUX CRUISERS | |||||
12/07/01 | R/2001/054 | MITSUBISHI | Galant (F Car Model) | SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BALL JOINT MAY SUFFER PREMATURE WEAR | There is a possibility that due to water and dirt ingress into the lower arm ball joint the ball stud and joint case may suffer from premature wear. In the worst case the ball stud may come out of the ball joint case. | Recall affected vehicles inspect the lateral lower arm ball joints and replace if free play exceeds manufacturers specification. | 5189 | GALANT | To be advised | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1996 | ||
20/07/01 | R/2001/110 | IVECO | Daily City | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | Possible fuel leak from the engine cold start solenoid. | Fit a quality assured replacement cold start solenoid. | 3661 | S68 | D082474 to D145923 | 01/01/1999 | 31/01/2001 | ||
20/07/01 | R/2001/110 | IVECO | Daily City | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | Possible fuel leak from the engine cold start solenoid. | Fit a quality assured replacement cold start solenoid. | 3661 | S68 | DAILY CITY | 5197887 to 5311030 | 01/01/1999 | 31/01/2001 | |
20/07/01 | R/2001/109 | IVECO | Daily City with 8140.43c engine and 5 speed gearbox | OIL LEAK AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD | The gearbox output shaft oil seal may become damaged by heat from the exhaust catalytic convertor. Gearbox oil leaking past a damaged oil seal may result in a fire hazard. | Recall affected vehicles to fit a heat shield around the catalytic convertor. | 2144 | S71 | D085355 to D126275 | 01/01/1999 | 30/06/2000 | ||
20/07/01 | R/2001/109 | IVECO | Daily City with 8140.43c engine and 5 speed gearbox | OIL LEAK AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD | The gearbox output shaft oil seal may become damaged by heat from the exhaust catalytic convertor. Gearbox oil leaking past a damaged oil seal may result in a fire hazard. | Recall affected vehicles to fit a heat shield around the catalytic convertor. | 2144 | S71 | DAILY CITY | 5197887 to 5273652 | 01/01/1999 | 30/06/2000 | |
23/07/01 | R/2001/087 | VOLVO BUS | B10M B10BLE and B12 | BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS | The drive and trailing axle brake chamber mounting bracket welds may be faulty and subsequently crack. | Recall affected vehicles examine the mounting brackets and renew where necessary. | 199 | C1529(b) | B10M | 53253 - 53261 (B10M - 168 vehicles) | |||
23/07/01 | R/2001/087 | VOLVO BUS | B10M B10BLE and B12 | BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS | The drive and trailing axle brake chamber mounting bracket welds may be faulty and subsequently crack. | Recall affected vehicles examine the mounting brackets and renew where necessary. | 199 | C1529(b) | B12 | 9661 - 9897 (B12 - 4 vehicles) | |||
23/07/01 | R/2001/087 | VOLVO BUS | B10M B10BLE and B12 | BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS | The drive and trailing axle brake chamber mounting bracket welds may be faulty and subsequently crack. | Recall affected vehicles examine the mounting brackets and renew where necessary. | 199 | C1529(b) | B10BLE | 7541 - 7837 (B10BLE - 28 vehicles) | |||
23/07/01 | R/2001/098 | FERRARI | All models | ENGINE OIL FILTER MAY LEAK | Incorrect tightening of the engine oil filter coupled with a less compliant "O" ring design could result in a serious oil leak and subsequent fire risk. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a new type oil filter - Part No. 191993 | 1986 | 34 | 308 | 01/01/1967 | 31/12/1989 | ||
23/07/01 | R/2001/098 | FERRARI | All models | ENGINE OIL FILTER MAY LEAK | Incorrect tightening of the engine oil filter coupled with a less compliant "O" ring design could result in a serious oil leak and subsequent fire risk. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a new type oil filter - Part No. 191993 | 1986 | 34 | 355 | 01/01/1967 | 31/12/1989 | ||
23/07/01 | R/2001/098 | FERRARI | All models | ENGINE OIL FILTER MAY LEAK | Incorrect tightening of the engine oil filter coupled with a less compliant "O" ring design could result in a serious oil leak and subsequent fire risk. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a new type oil filter - Part No. 191993 | 1986 | 34 | 360 | ||||
23/07/01 | R/2001/098 | FERRARI | All models | ENGINE OIL FILTER MAY LEAK | Incorrect tightening of the engine oil filter coupled with a less compliant "O" ring design could result in a serious oil leak and subsequent fire risk. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a new type oil filter - Part No. 191993 | 1986 | 34 | 328 | 01/01/1967 | 31/12/1989 | ||
23/07/01 | R/2001/098 | FERRARI | All models | ENGINE OIL FILTER MAY LEAK | Incorrect tightening of the engine oil filter coupled with a less compliant "O" ring design could result in a serious oil leak and subsequent fire risk. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a new type oil filter - Part No. 191993 | 1986 | 34 | 512 | ||||
23/07/01 | R/2001/098 | FERRARI | All models | ENGINE OIL FILTER MAY LEAK | Incorrect tightening of the engine oil filter coupled with a less compliant "O" ring design could result in a serious oil leak and subsequent fire risk. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a new type oil filter - Part No. 191993 | 1986 | 34 | 208 | Various | 01/01/1967 | 31/12/1989 | |
23/07/01 | R/2001/062 | SEDDON ATKINSON | Pacer 4x2 Narrow Track vehicles with S160 axles | SLACK ADJUSTER MAY "NECK" ON CLEVIS CONNECTION. | The automatic slack adjuster lever may "neck" on the brake chamber push rod clevis connection. | Recall affected vehicles replace the brake chamber push rod with a shorter version renew the clevis connection and shorten the slack adjuster to prevent further fouling/necking. | 25 | PACER | 97376 to 97521 | 01/02/2000 | 31/05/2000 | ||
27/07/01 | R/2000/127 | MITSUBISHI | Lancer Evo IV and V | ACTIVE YAW CONTROL ECU CONCERN | The "Active Yaw Control ECU" may be incorrectly programmed which may cause the clutches in the torque transfer differential to remain disengaged when the engine starts. This could result in damage to the rear axle differential. | Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). | 196 | LANCER | Various | 20/12/1996 | 17/07/1998 | ||
30/07/01 | R/2001/100 | BOVA | Futura | POSSIBLE OIL LEAK AND FAILURE OF GEARBOX | It is possible that following a large number of retarder operations the retarder change over valve springs could fail causing damage to the valve seals which results in oil leaks from the valves. In extreme circumstances total failure of the gearbox due to lack of lubrication can occur. | Recall affected vehicles and renew the retarder change over valve return springs. Issue service information advising that the springs should be renewed every 250 000 kms. | 94 | FUTURA | Various | 01/01/1995 | 31/12/1998 | ||
01/08/01 | R/2001/086 | FIAT | Punto | CORROSION OF METAL BRAKE PIPES | Prolonged exposure to the effects of road salt corrosion may result in perforation of the metal brake pipes and a consequential loss of braking efficiency. | Replace corroded brake pipes and apply corrosion prevention treatment to all brake pipes. | 248486 | 4400 | PUNTO | ZFA17600000010087 to ZFA17600006023643 | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1997 | |
01/08/01 | RM/2001/014 | SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES | LT50 (Roadrunner) | POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF REAR AXLE | The rear axle housing bolts may not have been tightened securely. This will cause the axle to become loose and the drive chain to slacken after a short period of use. | Recall affected machines check and adjust drive chain tension and tighten the four rear axle housing bolts to the specified torque. | 242 | r01/08 | LT50 | LM4AA123*21111078 to LM4AA21111197 | |||
03/08/01 | R/2001/093 | PEUGEOT | 406 | BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE | Brake servo vacuum pipe may become damaged due to chafing on engine wiring harness. This could result in a loss of braking assistance. | Recall affected vehicles replace and reposition the servo vacuum pipe to avoid further chafing. | 202 | XTC | 406 | ||||
03/08/01 | R/2001/091 | MAN | TG-A | POSSIBLE UNINTENDED APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE | Potentially defective double chamber rear brake actuators may result in application of the parking brake without warning. | Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured rear brake actuators. | 121 | TG-A | Various | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2001 | ||
03/08/01 | R/2001/090 | MAN | TG - A | BRAKE HOSE CONNECTORS CONCERN. | Possible incorrect crimping of the front flexible brake hose connectors could result in disconnection of a hose during braking. | Recall affected vehicles and replace any suspect brake hoses with new ones. | 228 | TG-A | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2001 | |||
03/08/01 | R/2001/092 | MAN | TG-A | STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT AND COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET CONCERNS. | (1) The ball joint where the steering column double joint is centred can jump out of its socket. (2) The retaining plates for the ball joint in the upper universal joint in the steering column may work loose and obstruct free rotation of the column. (3) The steering column support bracket fasteners may not have been tightened to the specified torque. | (1) Check the production date of the jointed steering shaft and fit a quality assured replacement where necessary. (2) Check the rivets securing the retaining plates. If the riveting is defective fit a new steering shaft. (3) Check the steering column support bracket fasteners for correct torque. | 1051 | TG-A | 01/10/2000 | 31/07/2001 | |||
08/08/01 | R/2001/096 | CITROEN | Saxo 1.6i VTR | PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED | A potential defect in the rear brake caliper may cause the parking brake efficiency to be reduced. | Recall affected vehicles to check the operation of each brake caliper and replacement of the caliper if necessary. | 484 | XGC | SAXO | VF766NFTB57426212 to VF7S6NFTB57451791 | 01/01/2001 | 28/02/2001 | |
17/08/01 | R/2001/080 | RENAULT | Megane Coupe & Cabriolet | ENGINE MAY CUT OUT | The camshaft sensor may fail and cause the engine to cut out | Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the camshaft sensor. | 771 | 0A2T | MEGANE | Various | 15/09/1999 | 08/02/2001 | |
17/08/01 | R/2001/079 | RENAULT | Megane Coupe & Cabriolet | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE | Fuel leakage from the fuel pipes and common rail may occur at high pressure. | Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the fuel pipes and rail with quality assured components. | 771 | 0A2T | MEGANE | Various | 15/09/1999 | 08/02/2001 | |
17/08/01 | RCT/2001/004 | ARVINMERITOR | All trailers equipped ArvinMeritor axles fitted with dampers Part No 21224778 | SUSPENSION DAMPER CONCERN | The top and bottom rubber bush assemblies can become detached from the suspension damper body. In the worst case the damper could separate from the vehicle whilst it is moving. | Recall the affected trailers check the alignment of the anchorage eye bushes. Fit oversize washers to both sides of the damper bushes if alignment is correct. Replace all dampers found to have misaligned bushes. | 2585 | 21224778 SUSPENSION DAMPER | Various | 01/01/2001 | 20/07/2001 | ||
17/08/01 | R/2001/105 | FIAT | Punto (First Series) | UNINTENDED DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG | Possible water ingress into the electronic control unit (ECU) could result in unintentional deployment of the drivers air bag and passengers air bag where fitted. | Recall affected vehicles check for water ingress into the ECU and replace if necessary. Fit water protection to the ECU in all cases. | 5168 | 4218 | PUNTO | Various | 01/01/1994 | 31/12/1995 | |
17/08/01 | R/2001/081 | RENAULT | Renault Megane Coupe | POSSIBLE ENGINE HESITATION. | Engine exhaust gas recirculation pipe may fail and cause the vehicle to hesitate when pulling away. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the exhaust gas recirculation pipe. | 771 | 0A2T | MEGANE | Various | 15/09/1999 | 08/02/2001 | |
17/08/01 | R/2001/056 | RENAULT | Megane Coupe and Cabriolet 2.0 | OVERHEATING OF IGNITION WIRING CONNECTORS | Quality inspections by the manufacturer have revealed the possibility of a faulty connection between the high tension leads and the ignition coil. The connector could overheat if not replaced. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the ignition harness and ignition coil. | 771 | 0A2T | MEGANE | Various | 15/09/1999 | 08/02/2001 | |
21/08/01 | R/2001/115 | VOLVO BUS | Olympian | ENGINE LIFTING EYE CONCERN | Due to engine vibrations the nearside (left hand) lifting bracket eye may crack and possibly break when lifting the engine out. | Recall affected vehicles and cut off the eye from the engine lifting bracket. | 1113 | C1377(b) | OLYMPIAN | VON 26616 to 29749 | |||
24/08/01 | R/2001/084 | RENAULT | Clio | ACCELERATOR CABLE CONCERN. | The accelerator cable may break and cause a sudden loss of engine power. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified accelerator cable. | 105883 | 0A2M | CLIO | Various | 01/01/1998 | 28/12/1999 | |
31/08/01 | R/2001/085 | TVR | Cerbera and Tuscan (all variants) | POSSIBLE CORROSION OF FRONT SUSPENSION UPRIGHT | A build up of corrosion adjacent to the front wheel bearing bore can cause the suspension upright to crack and ultimately affect steering control. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the suspension uprights with a new design where found necessary. Fit an additional cover plate to those uprights showing no visible corrosion. | 1534 | TUSCAN | 16/12/1996 | 08/05/2001 | |||
31/08/01 | R/2001/085 | TVR | Cerbera and Tuscan (all variants) | POSSIBLE CORROSION OF FRONT SUSPENSION UPRIGHT | A build up of corrosion adjacent to the front wheel bearing bore can cause the suspension upright to crack and ultimately affect steering control. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the suspension uprights with a new design where found necessary. Fit an additional cover plate to those uprights showing no visible corrosion. | 1534 | CERBERA | Various (non sequential) | 16/12/1996 | 08/05/2001 | ||
01/09/01 | RCOMP/2001/3 | HALDEX | Predominance Valve | TRACTOR/TRAILER BRAKE IMBALANCE CONCERN | It has been found under certain circumstances a rubber flap located in the predominance valve chamber can become detached from its carrier plate. The flap may partially obstruct a communication port causing a higher than normal pressure being required to apply the trailer brakes. If the valve was set with predominance then a change in the braking pressures and subsequent tractor/trailer brake imbalance may result. | All predominance valves in the affected date/specification ranges are to be modified with a service kit available free of charge from Haldex. | 40000 | BR/mjm/LVI37 | PREDOMINANCE VALVE | ||||
03/09/01 | R/2001/114 | AUDI | Allroad Quattro | WINDSCREEN WIPER ACTION MAY BE AFFECTED | At high speeds there is a risk that the wiper on the drivers side may become entangled with the wiper on the passenger's side which will lock wiper motion. | Recall affected vehicles and replace driver's side windscreen wiper arm and blade with modified type. | 885 | 92A2 | ALLROAD | WAUzzz4BzYN000285 to WAUzzz4BzYN104478 | 03/05/1999 | 17/01/2001 | |
03/09/01 | R/2001/114 | AUDI | Allroad Quattro | WINDSCREEN WIPER ACTION MAY BE AFFECTED | At high speeds there is a risk that the wiper on the drivers side may become entangled with the wiper on the passenger's side which will lock wiper motion. | Recall affected vehicles and replace driver's side windscreen wiper arm and blade with modified type. | 885 | 92A2 | WAUzzz4BzIN000101 to WAUzzz4BzIN099935 | 03/05/1999 | 17/01/2001 | ||
17/09/01 | R/2001/120 | ERF | EP | STEERING DRAG LINK TUBE MAY FAIL | There is a possibility that the steering drag link tube may fracture resulting in complete loss of steering control. | Recall affected vehicles and replace drag link with a modified type. | 229 | R227/33 | EP | Various | 01/08/2001 | 30/09/2001 | |
19/09/01 | R/2001/123 | PEUGEOT | Expert | POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID | There is a risk of internal cracking of the 4-way brake pipe unions ( non- ABS models) or the 2 x 4 - way brake pipe unions ( ABS models). This could result in a gradual loss of brake fluid and reduced braking efficiency. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the four way brake pipe unions. | 109 | XTM | EXPERT | Not available | |||
19/09/01 | R/2001/103 | RENAULT | Laguna II Sports Tourer | TOWING BALL MOUNTING MAY CRACK | The towing ball mounting panel may flex under load and eventually crack causing the towing ball to become insecure. | Recall affected vehicles to fit towing ball mounting panel reinforcement kit. | 226 | 0A3Q | LAGUNA | To be advised | 27/11/2000 | 25/12/2000 | |
19/09/01 | R/2001/122 | PEUGEOT | 806 | POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID | There is a risk of internal cracking of the 4-way brake pipe unions (non- ABS models) or the 2 x 4-way brake pipe unions (ABS models). This could result in a gradual loss of brake fluid and reduced braking efficiency. | Recall affected vehicles and replace the four way brake pipe unions. | 109 | XTM | 806 | Not available | |||
27/09/01 | RM/2001/015 | KAWASAKI | ZR1200 - A1 ( ZRX1200R ) | POTENTIAL LOSS OF TURN SIGNALS AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS | A section of the wiring harness located above the headlight is incorrectly routed. The wiring harness may become damaged and this may result in a short circuit which can in turn lead to a malfunction of the turn signals and instrument lights. | Recall the affected Motorcycles inspect the wiring harness and where appropriate repair to the harness in any damaged areas. Additionally the wiring harness will be rerouted to prevent this potential problem occurring in the future. | 186 | 20 | ZR1200A1 | JKAZRT20AAA000040 to JKAZRT20AAA011271 | |||
01/10/01 | R/2001/125 | VOLVO TRUCK | FL/H&E Medium | BRAKE REACTION TIME | On vehicles fitted with air suspension it has been found that the brake reaction time is too slow. This is due to an air flow restriction caused by the diameter of the brake piping being too small. | Recall affected vehicles for the fitment of larger diameter brake piping and connector between the front air tank and the footbrake valve. | 208 | C0347 | FL | 266033 to 287912 | |||
03/10/01 | R/2001/095 | ROVER | Mini (all variants) | REAR WHEEL BEARING MAY FAIL | There is a possibility of water ingress to the rear wheel bearings. If ignored this could result in bearing failure and in extreme cases possible loss of a road wheel. | Recall affected vehicles and replace rear wheel bearings. | 5809 | A097 | MINI | XN 134031 to XN 169800 | 01/08/1996 | 04/01/1999 | |
04/10/01 | R/2001/099 | SAAB | 900 and CV | UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AIR BAG | A build up of static electricity may cause unintentional deployment of the front passenger air bag. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a grounding wire between the air bag module and the vehicle body. | 4166 | 15002 | 900 | W2000001 to W2019950 | 01/01/1997 | 31/12/1998 | |
04/10/01 | R/2001/099 | SAAB | 900 and CV | UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AIR BAG | A build up of static electricity may cause unintentional deployment of the front passenger air bag. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a grounding wire between the air bag module and the vehicle body. | 4166 | 15002 | W7000002 to W7008292 | 01/01/1997 | 31/12/1998 | ||
08/10/01 | R/2001/113 | FORD | Mondeo and Cougar | PARKING BRAKE RATCHET CONCERN | The design of the parking brake ratchet teeth can allow a partial engagement resulting in damage to the tooth which can then slip to the next tooth. If ignored the wear will continue on the next tooth and the efficiency of the parking brake may become insufficient to hold the vehicle in place. | Replace parking brake lever assembly with one that has a revised tooth profile. | 32642 | 1C767 | MONDEO | XS XT XJ XU XM XP YB YR YA YG & YC | 01/11/1999 | 01/05/2000 | |
08/10/01 | R/2001/113 | FORD | Mondeo and Cougar | PARKING BRAKE RATCHET CONCERN | The design of the parking brake ratchet teeth can allow a partial engagement resulting in damage to the tooth which can then slip to the next tooth. If ignored the wear will continue on the next tooth and the efficiency of the parking brake may become insufficient to hold the vehicle in place. | Replace parking brake lever assembly with one that has a revised tooth profile. | 32642 | 1C767 | COUGAR | 01/11/1999 | 01/05/2000 | ||
10/10/01 | R/2001/078 | DAIHATSU | Sirion and Cuore | HEADLIGHTS MAY FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY | There is a possibility that the headlight and horn wiring circuit may fail resulting in the unexpected failure of the headlights and horn. | Recall likely affected vehicles for modifications to the headlight and horn circuit wiring connection. | 2264 | SIRION | To be advised | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/1999 | ||
10/10/01 | R/2001/078 | DAIHATSU | Sirion and Cuore | HEADLIGHTS MAY FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY | There is a possibility that the headlight and horn wiring circuit may fail resulting in the unexpected failure of the headlights and horn. | Recall likely affected vehicles for modifications to the headlight and horn circuit wiring connection. | 2264 | CUORE | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/1999 | |||
14/10/01 | R/2001/135 | DENNIS EAGLE | Elite 6x2 Linksteer | STEERING RELAY LEVER BRACKET | The second steer axle relay lever pivot bracket may crack. Complete failure of the bracket could impair the directional control of the vehicle. | Fit a modified relay lever bracket. | 133 | SB52/01 | ELITE | Various | 01/01/1995 | 31/12/2001 | |
15/10/01 | R/2001/121 | FORD | Cougar | OVERHEATING OF WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS | It is possible that the rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel connector blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. This could result in arcing and overheating of the wiring connector. | Install a revised heater blower resistor and a revised wire jumper harness. | 4 | 1C775 | COUGAR | US Format | 01/12/1997 | 31/05/1998 | |
17/10/01 | R/2001/134 | PROTON | Satria Gti | SUSPENSION STABILISER BAR MAY BREAK | The front suspension stabiliser bar may break which can adversely affect the driving stability and handling of the car. | Recall affected vehicles to fit a quality assured replacement stabiliser bar. | 669 | SATRIA | Various | ||||
22/10/01 | R/2001/017 | LAND ROVER | Freelander | INSECURITY OF FRONT SEAT BACKREST. | The front seats may not latch positively following operation of the seat tip lever. In consequence the seat squab (backrest) could attempt to fold forward if the vehicle should be brought to a very rapid stop. | Affected vehicles will be recalled for examination of the operation and integrity of the front seat tip lever and latching mechanism. In cases where the mechanism is found to bind a new seat frame assembly will be fitted. | 4368 | 237 | FREELANDER | 1A578669 to 1A599999 | 01/08/2000 | 28/02/2001 | |
22/10/01 | R/2001/017 | LAND ROVER | Freelander | INSECURITY OF FRONT SEAT BACKREST. | The front seats may not latch positively following operation of the seat tip lever. In consequence the seat squab (backrest) could attempt to fold forward if the vehicle should be brought to a very rapid stop. | Affected vehicles will be recalled for examination of the operation and integrity of the front seat tip lever and latching mechanism. In cases where the mechanism is found to bind a new seat frame assembly will be fitted. | 4368 | 237 | DEFENDER | 1A300000 to 1A320519 | 01/08/2000 | 28/02/2001 | |
24/10/01 | RM/2001/018 | KAWASAKI | ZX1200 - A1 & A2 (Ninja ZX12R) | POSSIBLE LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE FROM FRONT AND REAR TYRES | The tyre valve nut on the front and rear wheels can crack from a combination of stress and corrosion. Because the affected units are fitted tubeless tyres cracking of the nut can lead to a reduction of tyre pressure. This could adversely affect the handling and performance of the vehicle and may create a risk of an accident possibly resulting in personal injury. | Fit replacement tyre valve nuts of increased size and improved material. Replace washer beneath the valve nut with one of improved material. | 1871 | 21 | ZX1200A1 | JKAZXT20AAA000078 to JKAZXT20AAA030509 | |||
24/10/01 | RM/2001/018 | KAWASAKI | ZX1200 - A1 & A2 (Ninja ZX12R) | POSSIBLE LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE FROM FRONT AND REAR TYRES | The tyre valve nut on the front and rear wheels can crack from a combination of stress and corrosion. Because the affected units are fitted tubeless tyres cracking of the nut can lead to a reduction of tyre pressure. This could adversely affect the handling and performance of the vehicle and may create a risk of an accident possibly resulting in personal injury. | Fit replacement tyre valve nuts of increased size and improved material. Replace washer beneath the valve nut with one of improved material. | 1871 | 21 | ZX1200A2 | ||||
29/10/01 | R/2001/102 | PEUGEOT | 306 and 406 | FAILURE OF CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT | The camshaft drive belt may fail before the recommended replacement interval of 72 000 miles. This could result in a complete loss of engine power without warning. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement camshaft drive belt. | 9494 | XMR | 306 | Built out of sequence | 31/12/1996 | ||
29/10/01 | R/2001/102 | PEUGEOT | 306 and 406 | FAILURE OF CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT | The camshaft drive belt may fail before the recommended replacement interval of 72 000 miles. This could result in a complete loss of engine power without warning. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement camshaft drive belt. | 9494 | XMR | 406 | 31/12/1996 | |||
31/10/01 | R/2001/071 | MITSUBISHI | Spacewagon & Spacerunner | POSSIBLE CRACKING OF FUEL TANK AND CHECK VALVE. | There is a possibility that the fuel tank upper panel may suffer from fatigue failure due to repeated stress caused by the fuel tank breathing. In addition the Spacerunners will be checked for cracks on the check valve due to interference with the cross member. | If any cracks are apparent the fuel tank will be replaced if no crack is visible a reinforcement plate will be fitted the check valve will be re-located. | 2850 | SPACE WAGON | Various | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/2001 | ||
31/10/01 | R/2001/071 | MITSUBISHI | Spacewagon & Spacerunner | POSSIBLE CRACKING OF FUEL TANK AND CHECK VALVE. | There is a possibility that the fuel tank upper panel may suffer from fatigue failure due to repeated stress caused by the fuel tank breathing. In addition the Spacerunners will be checked for cracks on the check valve due to interference with the cross member. | If any cracks are apparent the fuel tank will be replaced if no crack is visible a reinforcement plate will be fitted the check valve will be re-located. | 2850 | SPACE RUNNER | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/2001 | |||
01/11/01 | RM/2001/020 | DUCATI | MH900e | POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD | Potential problem with the fuel tank/fuel pump gasket. Over time the gasket could become damaged and lead to fuel leakage. | Recall affected machines and fit four additional spacers between the relevant components to ensure correct assembly of the gasket. | 11 | 559 | MH900e | ZDMV300AAYB000001 to ZDMV300AA1B000672 | 01/01/2001 | 31/12/2001 | |
02/11/01 | R/2001/126 | SUZUKI | Jimny Estate and Soft top | GEARBOX SELECTOR YOKE CONCERN | The bolt securing the gear selector yoke to the gear selector shaft may loosen and fall out. This will allow the gear selector yoke to become detached from the selector shaft. In this event it will not be possible to select gear. | Fit a higher tensile bolt to the gear selector yoke and tighten it to a higher torque specification. | 3814 | R01/11 &R01/12 | JIMNY | JSAFJB33V00100001 to JSAFJB33V00132823 | 01/04/1998 | 31/10/1999 | |
02/11/01 | R/2001/126 | SUZUKI | Jimny Estate and Soft top | GEARBOX SELECTOR YOKE CONCERN | The bolt securing the gear selector yoke to the gear selector shaft may loosen and fall out. This will allow the gear selector yoke to become detached from the selector shaft. In this event it will not be possible to select gear. | Fit a higher tensile bolt to the gear selector yoke and tighten it to a higher torque specification. | 3814 | R01/11 &R01/12 | VSEFJB33C00100001 to VSEFJB33C00102923 | 01/04/1998 | 31/10/1999 | ||
02/11/01 | RM/2001/019 | TRIUMPH | TT600 Speed Triple Sprint RS Tiger Daytona 955 and Sprint ST | CLUTCH CABLE CONCERN | The clutch control cable may fray and/or snap resulting in loss of control of the clutch mechanism. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement clutch cable. | 2430 | TIGER | 01/06/1999 | 30/06/2001 | |||
02/11/01 | RM/2001/019 | TRIUMPH | TT600 Speed Triple Sprint RS Tiger Daytona 955 and Sprint ST | CLUTCH CABLE CONCERN | The clutch control cable may fray and/or snap resulting in loss of control of the clutch mechanism. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement clutch cable. | 2430 | SPRINT ST | |||||
02/11/01 | RM/2001/019 | TRIUMPH | TT600 Speed Triple Sprint RS Tiger Daytona 955 and Sprint ST | CLUTCH CABLE CONCERN | The clutch control cable may fray and/or snap resulting in loss of control of the clutch mechanism. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement clutch cable. | 2430 | SPEED TRIPLE | 01/06/1999 | 30/06/2001 | |||
02/11/01 | RM/2001/019 | TRIUMPH | TT600 Speed Triple Sprint RS Tiger Daytona 955 and Sprint ST | CLUTCH CABLE CONCERN | The clutch control cable may fray and/or snap resulting in loss of control of the clutch mechanism. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement clutch cable. | 2430 | TT600 | 089737 to 137471 | 01/06/1999 | 30/06/2001 | ||
02/11/01 | RM/2001/019 | TRIUMPH | TT600 Speed Triple Sprint RS Tiger Daytona 955 and Sprint ST | CLUTCH CABLE CONCERN | The clutch control cable may fray and/or snap resulting in loss of control of the clutch mechanism. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement clutch cable. | 2430 | SPRINT RS | 01/06/1999 | 30/06/2001 | |||
02/11/01 | RM/2001/019 | TRIUMPH | TT600 Speed Triple Sprint RS Tiger Daytona 955 and Sprint ST | CLUTCH CABLE CONCERN | The clutch control cable may fray and/or snap resulting in loss of control of the clutch mechanism. | Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement clutch cable. | 2430 | DAYTONA 955 | |||||
05/11/01 | R/2001/101 | CITROEN | Xantia 1.8i 16v | FAILURE OF CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT | The camshaft drive belt may fail before the recommended replacement interval of 72 000 miles. This could result in a complete loss of engine power without warning. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement camshaft drive belt. | 4134 | XAD | XANTIA | VF7X16C00006C0042 to VF7X16C00036C5332 | 01/01/1995 | 31/12/1996 | |
09/11/01 | R/2001/146 | BMW | 3 & 5 Series | TYRES MAY HAVE CUTS IN SIDE WALLS. | Cuts have been observed on isolated Continental tyres fitted to vehicles. The cuts (1-5 cm in length) are of varying severity and can lead to a loss of tyre pressure. This can destroy the tyre if the vehicle continues to be driven. | Recall affected vehicles examine all tyres and replace any found with cuts in the sidewalls. | 264 | 3 SERIES | 28/09/2001 | 24/10/2001 | |||
09/11/01 | R/2001/146 | BMW | 3 & 5 Series | TYRES MAY HAVE CUTS IN SIDE WALLS. | Cuts have been observed on isolated Continental tyres fitted to vehicles. The cuts (1-5 cm in length) are of varying severity and can lead to a loss of tyre pressure. This can destroy the tyre if the vehicle continues to be driven. | Recall affected vehicles examine all tyres and replace any found with cuts in the sidewalls. | 264 | 5 SERIES | 28/09/2001 | 24/10/2001 | |||
09/11/01 | R/2001/142 | FORD | Transit (Tipper body) | TAILBOARD LATCH CONCERN | The tailboard latch may not keep the tailboard in the closed position. This could result in the load dropping onto the highway. | Modify the tailboard latch. | 1112 | 1C785 | TRANSIT | YB YR YA YG YC YK YD YE YL YY YS YT 1J 1U 1M 1P 1B 1R 1A & 1G | 01/01/2000 | 31/08/2001 | |
12/11/01 | R/2001/144 | PEUGEOT | 306 | THE LEFT HAND FRONT SEAT LOWER SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLT MAY DETACH | There is a possible risk of the lower seat belt mounting bolt on the front left hand seat being loose or misaligned. | Recall affected vehicles check installation of bolt - if correctly installed check tightness of bolt if bolt is not located correctly replace with supplied bolt. | 63 | XTN | 306 | ||||
12/11/01 | R/2001/143 | PEUGEOT | 206 | PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY | Incorrect specification passenger airbag internal module. | Recall affected vehicles replace airbag. | 86 | XTU | 206 | ||||
13/11/01 | R/2001/124 | MAZDA | 323 (BJ) and Premacy (CP) | FUEL TANK HEATSHIELD MAY BECOME INSECURE | The rivets securing the fuel tank heatshield may corrode and break causing the heatshield to rattle excessively. | Recall affected vehicles and replace rivets with nuts and bolts. | 20348 | PREMACY | JMZ CP*** **100001 to JMZ CP**** **147747 (Premacy) | 30/06/2000 | |||
13/11/01 | R/2001/124 | MAZDA | 323 (BJ) and Premacy (CP) | FUEL TANK HEATSHIELD MAY BECOME INSECURE | The rivets securing the fuel tank heatshield may corrode and break causing the heatshield to rattle excessively. | Recall affected vehicles and replace rivets with nuts and bolts. | 20348 | 323 | JMZ BJ*** **100001 to JMZ BJ*** **298749 (323) | 30/06/2000 | |||
15/11/01 | R/2001/133 | FORD | New Transit (Rear Wheel Drive Diesel models) | ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING LOOM | The engine compartment wiring loom may chafe on one of the engine cooling system thermostat housing securing bolts. In the worst case circumstances this could result in a short circuit and a fire risk. | Recall affected vehicles to reposition and protect the wiring loom from chafing. | 24879 | 1S754 | TRANSIT | YB YR YA YG YC YK YD YE YL YY YS | 03/01/2000 | 20/11/2000 | |
15/11/01 | R/2001/132 | FORD | New Transit (all models) | FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT CIRCLIP | Under conditions of excessively rough use such as driving over kerbs etc the front suspension ball joint taper pin may become loose in the suspension upright. If this occurs the secondary retaining circlip may be ineffective in preventing the complete detachment of the suspension upright from the track control arm. | Replace the existing circlip with an improved design part. | 68436 | 1C781 | TRANSIT | YB YR YA YG YC YK YD YE YL YY YS YT 1J 1U 1M 1P 1B 1R 1A & 1G | 03/01/2000 | 19/08/2001 | |
20/11/01 | R/2001/148 | FERRARI | 550 | ROADWHEELS MAY BECOME LOOSE | There is a possibility that the bolt locating inserts fitted to the magnesium wheel rims may crack if excessive torque is applied to the retaining bolts. This may result in the possible loosening of the affected bolts. | Replace the original wheel rims with aluminium ones that do not have inserts. Also fit new wheel bolts. | 247 | 32 | 550 | ZFFZR49B000107289 to ZFFZR49C000116711 | 01/12/1996 | 30/06/1999 | |
23/11/01 | R/2001/145 | SUZUKI | Carryvan | GEARSHIFT CONTROL CABLE CONCERN | On some vehicles there is a possibility that the inner cable of the gearshift control cable may have been deformed through improper installation on the production line. In use the deformed cable may break due to over-stressing. This would result in the drivers' inability to select the gears. | Recall affected vehicles and replace any damaged gearshift control cables. | 2088 | R01/13 | CARRYVAN | JSAFDA32V00100001 to JSAFDA32V00120770 | 01/01/1999 | 28/02/2000 | |
26/11/01 | R/2001/089 | CHRYSLER | Voyager | HAND BRAKE MAY FAIL | The self-adjusting mechanism may become out of range or fail to engage. Either condition could lead to the vehicle rolling away. | Identify type of handbrake cable fitted and install short cable if not already installed. In all cases install lockout clip to the self adjust mechanism. | 18346 | 980 | VOYAGER | 01/08/1997 | 31/08/2000 | ||
26/11/01 | R/2001/116 | MAZDA | E2200 | FAULTY ENGINE IMMOBILISER | The engine may fail to start or may stop without warning whilst driving due to a fault in the engine immobiliser | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement engine immobiliser. This recall only affects UK spec vehicles. | 787 | E2200 | Various (non sequential) | ||||
30/11/01 | R/2001/151 | MAN | TG-A | MID LIFT AXLE HANGER BRACKET CONCERN | The mid lift axle front hanger bracket fixing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. As a consequence the hanger bracket could become loose to the chassis. | Recall affected vehicles replace any damaged hanger bracket fixing bolts and tighten all bolts to the specified torque. | 827 | TG-A | Various | 01/01/2000 | 31/12/2001 | ||
01/12/01 | R/2001/150 | JCB | 525-58 525-67 530-67 527-58 527-67 & 535-67. | POSSIBLE DISTORTION OF SAFETY CATCH ON TOW HITCH. | It is possible that the latch plate used to retain the hitch hook may have been manufactured from an unsuitable material. This can lead to the latch deforming under load and allow the trailer or implement to become detached from the vehicle. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement safety latch. | 3221 | TELESCOPIC HANDLER | Various | ||||
01/12/01 | R/2001/140 | VW | Golf/Bora with 4 motion drive train. | RISK OF FAILURE OF REAR AXLE TRANSVERSE LINK. | Moisture can enter the rear axle ball joints this moisture can start corrosion of the joints ultimately causing the joints to seize. | Recall affected vehicles for replacement of ball joints and transverse links. | 9 | 42C7 | WVWZZZ1JZID000001 to WVWZZZ1JZID001020 | 01/02/1997 | 28/02/2000 | ||
01/12/01 | R/2001/140 | VW | Golf/Bora with 4 motion drive train. | RISK OF FAILURE OF REAR AXLE TRANSVERSE LINK. | Moisture can enter the rear axle ball joints this moisture can start corrosion of the joints ultimately causing the joints to seize. | Recall affected vehicles for replacement of ball joints and transverse links. | 9 | 42C7 | GOLF | WVWZZZ1JZYD000001 to WVWZZZ1JZYD616236 | 01/02/1997 | 28/02/2000 | |
01/12/01 | R/2001/140 | VW | Golf/Bora with 4 motion drive train. | RISK OF FAILURE OF REAR AXLE TRANSVERSE LINK. | Moisture can enter the rear axle ball joints this moisture can start corrosion of the joints ultimately causing the joints to seize. | Recall affected vehicles for replacement of ball joints and transverse links. | 9 | 42C7 | BORA | WVWZZZ1JZXD000001 to WVWZZZ1JZXD999999 | 01/02/1997 | 28/02/2000 | |
07/12/01 | R/2001/137 | RENAULT | Clio | PASSENGER AIR BAG SECURITY | There is a possibility that one of the four securing bolts may be missing which could cause incorrect deployment of the air bag during operation. | Recall affected vehicles and replace any missing air bag securing bolts. | 894 | 0A3R | CLIO | To be advised | 27/07/2000 | 29/07/2000 | |
10/12/01 | R/2001/139 | ROVER | MGF | SEAT BELT PRE- TENSIONER MALFUNCTION. | Possible electrical short circuit in wiring harness may cause seat belt pre-tensioners to activate unnecessarily when ignition switched on. | Examine seat belt pre-tensioner wiring harness for damage and fit an additional protective sleeve. | 7010 | A169 | MGF | RD522572 to RD533176 | 01/09/2000 | 30/09/2001 | |
14/12/01 | R/2001/138 | RENAULT | Megane and Scenic (fitted with F9Q 732/740 engines and dCi engines) | POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKS | There is a risk of the diesel return pipe rubbing against the alternator and there is a risk of leakage from the connections of the high pressure pipes to the injectors. It is possible that the high pressure pump supply pipe may wear against the acoustic protector. | Reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate. Check the union connections for correct tightness on the high pressure pipes to the injectors. | 3586 | 0A3E | SCENIC | ||||
14/12/01 | R/2001/138 | RENAULT | Megane and Scenic (fitted with F9Q 732/740 engines and dCi engines) | POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKS | There is a risk of the diesel return pipe rubbing against the alternator and there is a risk of leakage from the connections of the high pressure pipes to the injectors. It is possible that the high pressure pump supply pipe may wear against the acoustic protector. | Reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate. Check the union connections for correct tightness on the high pressure pipes to the injectors. | 3586 | 0A3E | MEGANE | To be advised | |||
14/12/01 | R/2001/147 | IVECO | All Daily City Truck | POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TO BRAKES | The brake vacuum pump body may fracture or the vanes break up causing seizure that results in loss of vacuum assistance for the brake system. | Replace the original vacuum pump with a latest level quality assured unit. | 6714 | S73 | DAILY CITY | 5209727 to 5321788 | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | |
14/12/01 | R/2001/147 | IVECO | All Daily City Truck | POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TO BRAKES | The brake vacuum pump body may fracture or the vanes break up causing seizure that results in loss of vacuum assistance for the brake system. | Replace the original vacuum pump with a latest level quality assured unit. | 6714 | S73 | D087153 to D154377 | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | ||
19/12/01 | R/2001/170 | VAUXHALL | Corsa "C" | SEAT ADJUSTER CONCERN | The driver and front passenger seat longtitudinal adjuster latch spring may weaken and fail to lock the seat in the selected position. This could affect the drivers control of the vehicle and/or passenger safety. | Recall affected vehicles and check the effectiveness of the adjuster latch spring. Fit a new seat base in cases where the spring is found to be defective. | 8674 | 01-C-37 | CORSA | 24 024 503 to 24 063 200 (Zaragosa Plant) | 01/01/2002 | ||
19/12/01 | R/2001/170 | VAUXHALL | Corsa "C" | SEAT ADJUSTER CONCERN | The driver and front passenger seat longtitudinal adjuster latch spring may weaken and fail to lock the seat in the selected position. This could affect the drivers control of the vehicle and/or passenger safety. | Recall affected vehicles and check the effectiveness of the adjuster latch spring. Fit a new seat base in cases where the spring is found to be defective. | 8674 | 01-C-37 | 26 014 938 to 26 025 090 (Eisenach Plant) | 01/01/2002 |
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