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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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| 06/01/03 | R/2002/101 | CHRYSLER | VOYAGER | SEAT BELT MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE | The "D" pillar sound barrier patches may loosen and drop onto the rear seat belt which may lead to the seat belt assembly becoming inoperative. | Recall affected vehicle and fit new version of foam pads to "D" pillar and inspect and replace any sticking or inoperative seat belts. | 7557 | B09 | VOYAGER | 01/01/1997 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 06/01/03 | RM/2003/001 | KAWASAKI | ZX1200-A & ZX1200-B | POSSIBLE OIL LEAK | It is possible for oil to seep through the electrical harness connected to the stator. In such a situation it may be possible for small amounts of oil to leak from the harness' upper connector. In extreme cases there is a small possibility that oil may make contact with the rear tyre. This may createa loss of control of the motorcycle. | Seal the electrical harness connected to the stator. | 2401 | 25 | ZX1200A1 | ||||
| 06/01/03 | R/2002/060 | CHRYSLER | VOYAGER and GRAND VOYAGER | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LEAK CONCERN | After extended use the fuel rail crossover tube "O" rings may leak fuel. This may lead to an engine compartment fire. | Fit external seals at the fuel crossover points. If the joints are leaking or show signs of rust the fuel rail assembly will be replaced. | 8555 | 895 | GRAND VOYAGER | 1/1/1999 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 06/01/03 | R/2002/060 | CHRYSLER | VOYAGER and GRAND VOYAGER | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LEAK CONCERN | After extended use the fuel rail crossover tube "O" rings may leak fuel. This may lead to an engine compartment fire. | Fit external seals at the fuel crossover points. If the joints are leaking or show signs of rust the fuel rail assembly will be replaced. | 8555 | 895 | VOYAGER | 1/1/1999 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 06/01/03 | R/2002/063 | CHRYSLER | VIPER | STEERING RACK CROSS MEMBER/DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET CONCERN | Cracking and separation of the steering rack cross member and/or the differential mounting bracket may lead to loss of vehicle control in extreme cases. | Recall vehicles and inspect for cracks. If cracks are evident parts will be replaced. In all cases reinforcement brackets will be installed. | 26 | 998 | VIPER | 1/1/1996 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 06/01/03 | R/2002/126 | MITSUBISHI TRUCK | CANTER | CAB GRAB HANDLE CONCERN | The cab front pillar grab handles may fracture | Replace both left and right front pillar grab handles. | 1433 | 7006 | CANTER | ||||
| 06/01/03 | R/2002/114 | MERCEDES BENZ | T2 | BRAKE PEDAL STOP FRACTURES | The brake pedal return stop bracket may fracture and permit the pedal to rise above its normal rest position. This could delay application of the brake in an emergency. | Install a supplementary brake pedal stop bracket. | 1605 | 1661 | T2 | ||||
| 06/01/03 | R/2002/136 | CHRYSLER | PT CRUISER | FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING CONCERN | The fuel pump module mounting may leak if the vehicle is involved in a rollover collision. | Install a secondary seal over the fuel pump module. | 10200 | B23 | PT CRUSIER | ||||
| 06/01/03 | R/2002/104 | JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY | The side air bags may not deploy in a side impact as designed. | Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag. | 1207 | B08 | GRAND CHEROKEE | 01/01/2002 | 23/07/2002 | ||
| 06/01/03 | RM/2002/016 | BUELL | Firebolt XB9R | SIDE STAND MAY BEND OR BREAK | The motorcycle side stand may bend or break causing it to fall over. | Fit a new side stand | 42 | 825 | FIREBOLT XB9R | 06/08/2002 | 04/09/2002 | ||
| 06/01/03 | RCT/2003/001 | GENERAL TRAILERS | FRUEHAUF TIPPING TRAILER | CRACKS IN BRAKE DISC ROTOR CASTINGS AROUND MOUNTING HOLES. | Brake disc casting may fracture where mounted on road wheel fixing studs. | Fit redesigned hubs rotors and road wheel studs. | 383 | FRUEHAUF TIPPING TRAILER | |||||
| 08/01/03 | R/2003/006 | PEUGEOT | 307 Automatic | POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE COULD BE STARTED WITH GEAR SELECTOR IN ANY POSITION | The automatic gearbox control wiring loom may become pinched. This may make it possible to start the engine whilst the car is in gear. | Check whether the wiring loom is being pinched. Repair and reposition the loom where found necessary. | 102 | XYC | 307 | 02/08/2002 | 09/08/2002 | ||
| 09/01/03 | R/2003/010 | IVECO | CARGO TECTOR 60-320 EL | ENGINE COLD START SYSTEM WIRING MAY OVERHEAT. | The engine cold start system wiring may overheat resulting in a fire risk. | Modify the cold start system control. | 5376 | E70A | CARGO SERIES | ZCFA75D012326657 | ZCFA75D0102385387 | ||
| 09/01/03 | R/2003/011 | IVECO | CARGO TECTOR 60-100E | (1) FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES MAY LEAK FLUID (2) COLD START SYSTEM WIRING MAY OVERHEAT | (1) Front brake flexible hoses are not to the specification consequently they may leak hydraulic fluid. (2) Engine cold start system wiring may overheat with a consequential fire risk. | (1) Fit new front brake hoses. (2) Modify the cold start system control. | 558 | E70B | CARGO SERIES | ZCFA75D012326657 | ZCFA75D0102385387 | ||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/005 | SAAB | 9.3 9.5 9000 & MY94 900 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY BECOME INSECURE. | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 596 | 15011 | 93 | ||||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/005 | SAAB | 9.3 9.5 9000 & MY94 900 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY BECOME INSECURE. | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 596 | 15011 | 95 | ||||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/008 | VOLVO CAR | 740 760 940 960 850 S90 V90 S40 V40 S80 S70 V70 and New V70 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 1042 | R82056 | S40 | ||||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/008 | VOLVO CAR | 740 760 940 960 850 S90 V90 S40 V40 S80 S70 V70 and New V70 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 1042 | R82056 | S70 | ||||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/008 | VOLVO CAR | 740 760 940 960 850 S90 V90 S40 V40 S80 S70 V70 and New V70 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 1042 | R82056 | 800 SERIES | ||||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/008 | VOLVO CAR | 740 760 940 960 850 S90 V90 S40 V40 S80 S70 V70 and New V70 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 1042 | R82056 | V40 | ||||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/008 | VOLVO CAR | 740 760 940 960 850 S90 V90 S40 V40 S80 S70 V70 and New V70 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 1042 | R82056 | 900 SERIES | ||||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/008 | VOLVO CAR | 740 760 940 960 850 S90 V90 S40 V40 S80 S70 V70 and New V70 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 1042 | R82056 | V90 | ||||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/008 | VOLVO CAR | 740 760 940 960 850 S90 V90 S40 V40 S80 S70 V70 and New V70 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 1042 | R82056 | S80 | ||||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/008 | VOLVO CAR | 740 760 940 960 850 S90 V90 S40 V40 S80 S70 V70 and New V70 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 1042 | R82056 | 700 SERIES | ||||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/008 | VOLVO CAR | 740 760 940 960 850 S90 V90 S40 V40 S80 S70 V70 and New V70 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 1042 | R82056 | S90 | ||||
| 10/01/03 | R/2003/008 | VOLVO CAR | 740 760 940 960 850 S90 V90 S40 V40 S80 S70 V70 and New V70 | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. | 1042 | R82056 | V70 | ||||
| 13/01/03 | R/2003/004 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH & FM | INCORRECT LOAD DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN THE DRIVE AND PUSHER AXLE. | A fault exists in ECS that controls the load distribution between the drive and pusher axle. This can cause incorrect loadings on the axles. | Download new software for the air suspension control model. | 116 | FH12 | 04/01/2002 | 28/05/2002 | |||
| 21/01/03 | R/2003/016 | CITROEN | C3 (with ABS) | WATER INGRESS MAY CAUSE ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT TO MALFUNCTION | Water ingress to the ABS ECU connector may cause a malfunction of the anti lock braking system. In the worst case water contamination could cause a short circuit and fire in the ABS control unit. | Protect the ABS connector from water ingress. Replace the ABS ECU if found necessary. | 5032 | C3 | VF7FC****26001438 | VF7FC****26570830 | 01/09/2002 | 30/11/2002 | |
| 27/01/03 | R/2003/154 | IVECO | EUROTECH EUROSTAR EUROTRAKKER & STRALIS | POSSIBILE AIR LOSS FROM BRAKE SYSTEM | There is the possibility of an air loss from the footbrake system due to corrosion in the pressure regulator APU valve (air dryer with four circuit safety valve]. | To prevent corrosion in the pressure regulator APU a new rubber diaphragm will be fitted. | 1872 | W87 | EUROTECH | 17/04/1998 | 27/06/2002 | ||
| 27/01/03 | R/2003/154 | IVECO | EUROTECH EUROSTAR EUROTRAKKER & STRALIS | POSSIBILE AIR LOSS FROM BRAKE SYSTEM | There is the possibility of an air loss from the footbrake system due to corrosion in the pressure regulator APU valve (air dryer with four circuit safety valve]. | To prevent corrosion in the pressure regulator APU a new rubber diaphragm will be fitted. | 1872 | W87 | EUROTREKKER | 17/04/1998 | 22/06/2002 | ||
| 27/01/03 | R/2003/154 | IVECO | EUROTECH EUROSTAR EUROTRAKKER & STRALIS | POSSIBILE AIR LOSS FROM BRAKE SYSTEM | There is the possibility of an air loss from the footbrake system due to corrosion in the pressure regulator APU valve (air dryer with four circuit safety valve]. | To prevent corrosion in the pressure regulator APU a new rubber diaphragm will be fitted. | 1872 | W87 | EUROSTAR | 17/04/1998 | 27/06/2002 | ||
| 27/01/03 | R/2003/154 | IVECO | EUROTECH EUROSTAR EUROTRAKKER & STRALIS | POSSIBILE AIR LOSS FROM BRAKE SYSTEM | There is the possibility of an air loss from the footbrake system due to corrosion in the pressure regulator APU valve (air dryer with four circuit safety valve]. | To prevent corrosion in the pressure regulator APU a new rubber diaphragm will be fitted. | 1872 | W87 | STRALIS | 17/04/1998 | 27/06/2002 | ||
| 28/01/03 | R/2003/024 | VOLVO BUS | B7RLE | INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON FASTENERS FOR AUXILIARY STEERING ARMS | The tightening torque of the threaded fasteners securing the auxiliary steering arms to the frame may be too low. | Check and tighten the fasteners to the specified torque where found necessary. | 1 | C4858 | B7RLE | ||||
| 28/01/03 | R/2003/021 | VOLVO BUS | B12B & B12M | FAULTY SOFTWARE INSTALLED IN ENGINE ECU | Engine speed maybe reduced to idle without warning due to faulty software in the ECU. | Re programme the ECU with new software. | 36 | C4865 | B12M | ||||
| 28/01/03 | R/2003/021 | VOLVO BUS | B12B & B12M | FAULTY SOFTWARE INSTALLED IN ENGINE ECU | Engine speed maybe reduced to idle without warning due to faulty software in the ECU. | Re programme the ECU with new software. | 36 | C4865 | B12B | ||||
| 28/01/03 | R/2003/022 | VOLVO BUS | B10B & B10M | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE | The engine fuel injectors may suffer a quality problem concerning the connection to the supply pipe. This may cause cracking of the connection and a consequential fuel leak. | Check and/or change the injectors. | 226 | C4866 | B10B | ||||
| 28/01/03 | R/2003/022 | VOLVO BUS | B10B & B10M | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE | The engine fuel injectors may suffer a quality problem concerning the connection to the supply pipe. This may cause cracking of the connection and a consequential fuel leak. | Check and/or change the injectors. | 226 | C4866 | B10M | ||||
| 28/01/03 | R/2003/025 | VOLVO BUS | B12B | ALTERNATOR CABLE TERMINALS MAY BE LOOSE. | The alternator cable terminals may not have been tightened on the rear plate. | Check security of terminal fasteners and tighten them to the specified torque where found necessary. | 2 | C4840 | B12B | ||||
| 31/01/03 | R/2003/003 | RENAULT | Megane II | BRAKE SERVO MAY FAIL | Brake servo may fail resulting in a "hard" brake pedal due to the loss of power assistance. | Replace the brake servo unit. | 2803 | 0AAH | LAGUNA | ||||
| 03/02/03 | R/2003/007 | FORD | MONDEO ST220 | POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CHAFE ON ENGINE INLET MANIFOLD. | The power steering pressure hose may chafe on the engine inlet manifold. This could ultimately result in an oil leak and a loss of power assistance to the steering. | Fit latest production level revised routing power steering pressure hose. | 801 | 2C864 | MONDEO | 05/03/2002 | 14/11/2002 | ||
| 03/02/03 | R/2003/026 | BMW | X5 | FRONT BRAKE HOSE COULD RUB ON TYRE | The securing grommet for the front brake hose onto the suspension strut may become detached. In this situation it is possible that the hose could rub against the inside of the front tyre causing consequential damage to the hose. In extreme cases brake fluid could leak causing loss of braking action on the front axle. | The repair will involve fitting a securing clip to the hose and grommet and checking the hose for damage. | 9090 | X5 | 01/01/2000 | 12/04/2002 | |||
| 05/02/03 | R/2003/027 | FIAT | DUCATO | INTERIOR FAN WIRING MAY CHAFE ON DASHBOARD SUPPORT | The interior fan wiring may chafe on a dashboard support. This could result in a short circuit and a fire in the fan unit. | Fit additional insulation and protection to the fan electrical wiring. | 1634 | 4517 | DUCATO | ZFA2301200006133293 | ZFA2301200006227258 | 01/05/2001 | 30/04/2002 |
| 06/02/03 | RM/2002/017 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | VTX1800C-2 & VTX1800-3 | FAILURE OF REAR NUMBER PLATE BRACKET. | The rear number plate bracket may fracture. | A reinforcement bracket will be installed on all potentially affected machines. Where cracks are found in the original equipment number plate bracket a new bracket will also be fitted. | 172 | DH/MK/VTX1800/NP | VTX1800C | 1HFSC46A*2A000970 | 1HFSC46A*2A001909 | 09/07/2001 | 10/01/2002 |
| 07/02/03 | R/2003/018 | MAZDA | MAZDA 6 | ENGINE STALLS WHILST DRIVING | A surging noise from the air conditioner clutch may be interpreted as a fuel pressure leak by the engine management sensors. This will activate the fail safe system and shut the engine down. | Install a short cord (with condensor) in the air-conditioner magnetic clutch wiring harness. | 2173 | 6 | 03/06/2002 | 28/11/2002 | |||
| 10/02/03 | RCT/2003/002 | SDC | Skeletal | RUBBING PLATE MAY SPLIT AROUND KING PIN MOUNTING. | The coupling rubbing plate may split around the king pin and cross member mountings. | Insert a stiffening cross member in front of the king pin. | 327 | SLIDING SKELETAL | |||||
| 11/02/03 | R/2002/165 | ROVER | MGTF | POSSIBLE LOOSENING OF DAMPER FIXING BOLT. | The bolt that attaches the damper to the upper suspension arm may loosen and in extreme cases fracture. | Check the torque of the front and rear suspension damper attachment bolts and tighten or replace as appropriate. | 6925 | A 180 | MGTF | RD 600155 | RD 611045 | 12/12/2001 | 12/09/2002 |
| 11/02/03 | R/2002/165 | ROVER | MGTF | POSSIBLE LOOSENING OF DAMPER FIXING BOLT. | The bolt that attaches the damper to the upper suspension arm may loosen and in extreme cases fracture. | Check the torque of the front and rear suspension damper attachment bolts and tighten or replace as appropriate. | 6925 | A 180 | MGTF | RD 000101 | RD 000154 | 12/12/2001 | 12/09/2002 |
| 18/02/03 | R/2003/041 | TOYOTA | COROLLA | PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG CONCERN | The front passenger airbag inflator module check valve pin is missing in the affected vehicle. In the event of airbag activation the partition which separates the inflator and the bag may not be properly broken resulting in insufficient pressure to properly deploy the airbag. This could result in injury to the front seat passenger in the event of a frontal impact. | Replace the inflator module. | 1 | RNP/MIF/049 | COROLLA | SB164ZEB10E033334 | SB164ZEB10E033334 | 25/10/2000 | 25/10/2000 |
| 24/02/03 | R/2003/039 | BMW | X5 | SEAT BELT TENSIONERS | It is possible that the reinforcement ring in the front seat belt tensioner has not been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable. This connection could give in the event of a severe collision and could work loose in extreme cases. | Check the production date on both front seat belt tensioners and replace if they fall within the affected production period. | 445 | X5 | 15/04/2002 | 04/09/2002 | |||
| 26/02/03 | RM/2003/003 | APRILIA | RSV-MILLE/TUONO | INCORRECT VALVE SPRINGS FITTED TO ENGINE | Incorrect specification inner valve springs have been fitted to the engine inlet and exhaust valves. Failure of the engine could result. | Fit replacement inner valve springs. | 84 | RSV-MILLE/TUONO | |||||
| 28/02/03 | R/2003/043 | BMW | 7 Series | POSSIBLE FLUID LEAK FROM POWER STEERING | The threaded unions on the pressure lines for the power steering gear may not have been sufficiently tightened and could leak oil. Leaking oil could cause the power steering system to fail and in extreme cases escaping oil could ignite on hot engine components. | Check union bolts for signs of leakage. If leaks are found at either of the unions the steering gear will be replaced. If no leaks are found the union bolts will be checked for correct torque. | 1627 | 7 SERIES | |||||
| 28/02/03 | R/2003/009 | IVECO | CARGO TECTOR 60-100 with Pneumatic Suspension | POSSIBLE DISCONNECTION OF THE SPRING PARKING BRAKE AIR PIPE. | The air pipe connection between the spring brake cylinder on the rear axle and the chassis may not have been fully tightened. This may cause the brakes to "drag" and overheat or lock on whilst the vehicle is in motion. | Check the security of the parking brake air pipe connections and tighten where necessary | 146 | E69 | CARGO SERIES | ZCFA75B0102328173 | ZCFA75B0102383415 | 01/02/2000 | 28/02/2002 |
| 28/02/03 | R/2003/012 | IVECO | EUROCARGO 120-180E | BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE MAY FOUL ON EXHAUST SYSTEM. | It is possible for the electrical cable between the battery and the starter motor to foul on the exhaust system. | Fasten the cable to the vehicle chassis with a dedicated bracket. | 86 | E66 | EUROCARGO | ZCFA1EM0102332270 | ZCFA1EJ0102365123 | 01/04/2000 | 30/06/2001 |
| 05/03/03 | R/2003/001 | JAGUAR | X TYPE | INDICATOR "TELL TALE" MAY NOT SHOW A FAULT WHEN EXTERNAL INDICATORS FAIL | When power is lost to the external indicators the internal "tell tale" lamp continues to flash as if there was no fault which is in contravention of the UK requirements. | Replace the general electrical control module with one which has modified software. | 30183 | X TYPE | SAJAD53L21WC00294 | SAJAH52S73YD17471 | 01/01/2001 | 31/10/2002 | |
| 07/03/03 | R/2003/038 | FORD | Fiesta and Fusion | WELD SEAM ON REAR AXLE IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION | The weld seam securing the brake unit mounting plate to the rear axle may not be to specification on a small number of vehicles within the affected range.. | Check the production date code and replace the axle where found necessary. | 1311 | 3U874 | FIESTA | 28/08/2002 | 03/09/2002 | ||
| 07/03/03 | R/2003/038 | FORD | Fiesta and Fusion | WELD SEAM ON REAR AXLE IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION | The weld seam securing the brake unit mounting plate to the rear axle may not be to specification on a small number of vehicles within the affected range.. | Check the production date code and replace the axle where found necessary. | 1311 | 3U874 | FUSION | 14/08/2002 | 28/08/2002 | ||
| 10/03/03 | R/2003/044 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH12 FM12 & FM9 | POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | The engine management system could possibly continue to use the the last received data from the vehicle ECU. For example in the event of a datalink short the vehicle may not switch to "limp home " mode but continue to respond to the last received command from either the throttle or cruise control. | Re-programme the engine ECU (EECU). | 828 | C0427 | FM9 | A554168 | A556994 | ||
| 10/03/03 | R/2003/044 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH12 FM12 & FM9 | POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | The engine management system could possibly continue to use the the last received data from the vehicle ECU. For example in the event of a datalink short the vehicle may not switch to "limp home " mode but continue to respond to the last received command from either the throttle or cruise control. | Re-programme the engine ECU (EECU). | 828 | C0427 | FH12 | A554168 | A556994 | ||
| 10/03/03 | R/2003/044 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH12 FM12 & FM9 | POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | The engine management system could possibly continue to use the the last received data from the vehicle ECU. For example in the event of a datalink short the vehicle may not switch to "limp home " mode but continue to respond to the last received command from either the throttle or cruise control. | Re-programme the engine ECU (EECU). | 828 | C0427 | FM12 | A554168 | A556994 | ||
| 12/03/03 | R/2003/030 | TOYOTA | Celica | POSSIBLE FUEL SPILLAGE WHEN PETROL CAP IS OPENED | The check valve in the fuel tank inlet that prevents reverse fuel flow is incorrectly fitted on some vehicles . This could cause fuel to spill out when the cap is opened if there is high internal pressure in the fuel tank. | Correctly fit the check valve or if necessary replace the fuel tank and check valve. | 2553 | RR60533 | CELICA | JTDDR38T#00133333 | JTDDR38T#00151427 | 25/03/2002 | 04/11/2002 |
| 12/03/03 | R/2003/030 | TOYOTA | Celica | POSSIBLE FUEL SPILLAGE WHEN PETROL CAP IS OPENED | The check valve in the fuel tank inlet that prevents reverse fuel flow is incorrectly fitted on some vehicles . This could cause fuel to spill out when the cap is opened if there is high internal pressure in the fuel tank. | Correctly fit the check valve or if necessary replace the fuel tank and check valve. | 2553 | RR60533 | CELICA | JTDDY38T#00059144 | JTDDY38T#00064700 | 25/03/2002 | 04/11/2002 |
| 18/03/03 | R/2003/048 | NISSAN | Micra | DRIVERS SEAT WALK-IN DEVICE CONCERN | A concern has been identified with the driver's seat walk-in device. If ignored it may cause unintended movement of the seat whilst driving. | Fit a modified component to the walk-in device mechanism. | 3961 | pg302 | MICRA | K12 000001 | K12 036555 | 01/12/2002 | 28/02/2003 |
| 24/03/03 | R/2003/051 | ASTON MARTIN | DB7 Vantage Coupe and DB7 Vantage Volante with left hand steering | POWER ASSISTED STEERING HOSE MAY CONTACT THE LEFT HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND BURN THROUGH | Power assisted steering high pressure flexible hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold and burn through leading to a progressive loss of hydraulic fluid and power assistance. | Check the position of the high pressure hose in relation to the exhaust manifold. If the hose is touching the manifold or there is insufficient air gap fit a new high pressure hose and reposition and clip as specified. | 62 | SAR 008 | DB7 | 01/05/1999 | 31/03/2003 | ||
| 26/03/03 | R/2003/014 | VW | GOLF and BORA | BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK. | The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal. | Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary. | 69541 | 47H8 | GOLF | 01/02/1998 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 26/03/03 | R/2003/014 | VW | GOLF and BORA | BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK. | The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal. | Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary. | 69541 | 47H8 | BORA | 01/02/1998 | 31/12/1999 | ||
| 26/03/03 | R/2003/042 | SKODA | OCTAVIA | BRAKE VACUUM SUPPLY PIPE CONCERN | On Octavia vehicles within the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the pipe connections due to a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses it's function. Without servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to total failure of the brake system. | The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced. | 2301 | 47J1 | OCTAVIA | TMB***1U*X2148718 TMB***1UY2285279 | TMB***1U*X2227663 TMB***IUY2294866 | 01/09/1998 | 30/06/1999 |
| 28/03/03 | R/2003/053 | BENTLEY MOTOR CARS | Arnage R RL & T models | STEERING AND BRAKES POWER ASSISTANCE HOSE MAY LEAK | Brakes and Steering Power assistance hose may leak | Recall affected vehicles and replace hose with one to the correct specification | 19 | ARNAGE | 06/11/2002 | 14/01/2003 | |||
| 31/03/03 | R/2003/028 | FIAT | STILO 1.8 2.4 & JTD | POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT IN ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTROL UNIT | A short circuit may occur in the engine cooling fan control unit with a resultant risk of overheating. | Fit a new cooling fan control unit. | 230 | STILO | ZFA19200000056008 | ZFA19200000117558 | 01/12/2001 | 31/03/2002 | |
| 31/03/03 | R/2002/148 | SKODA | Octavia Limousine | REAR WINDOW WIPER MAY BREAK OFF | The rear window wiper may loosen during high speed driving. This may cause the wiper to break off. | Replace the wiper arm and blade | 619 | 92A4 | OCTAVIA | TMB***1U*38665036 | TMB***1U*38667146 | ||
| 31/03/03 | R/2002/148 | SKODA | Octavia Limousine | REAR WINDOW WIPER MAY BREAK OFF | The rear window wiper may loosen during high speed driving. This may cause the wiper to break off. | Replace the wiper arm and blade | 619 | 92A4 | OCTAVIA | TMB***1U*32665031 | TMB***1U*32675256 | ||
| 04/04/03 | R/2003/015 | VAUXHALL | VIVARO | POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE RETAINING CLIP. | A brake pedal linkage retaining clip may become detached after high mileage. Although no incidents have been reported in the worst case a pedal link could become detached and render the footbrake ineffective. | Fit modified brake pedal linkage retaining clips. | 1148 | 03 C 02 | VIVARO | ||||
| 07/04/03 | R/2003/057 | SAAB | 900 | POSSIBLE INADVERTANT DEPLOYMENT OF FRONT AIRBAG(S). | A capacitor in the front air bag control unit may short circuit This could lead to an inadvertent deployment of the air bag(s). | Check the air bag control module and renew where found necessary. | 4307 | 15012 | 900 | ||||
| 07/04/03 | R/2003/046 | MERCEDES BENZ | SMART | REAR SIDE LIGHTS AND NUMBER PLATE LIGHT MAY FAIL | A combination switch may fail. If this occurs the rear side lights and number plate lights will fail to function. (Brake lights and indicators will operate as normal). | Recall vehicles and replace the combination switch. | 165 | S002 | SMART CAR | ||||
| 08/04/03 | R/2003/065 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH12 | PARKING HEATER DOES NOT COMPLY WITH ADR SPECIFICATION | The parking heater has not been fitted with a short duration timer to reduce the fire risk when carrying volatile loads. | Fit a short duration timing device to the heater system. | 1 | C0442 | FH12 | YV2A4CED73A557255 | YV2A4CED73A557255 | ||
| 11/04/03 | RM/2003/004 | KAWASAKI | BN125 | REAR BRAKE SHOE OPERATING SHAFT MAY BREAK | If excessive pressure is applied to the brake pedal the brake actuating cam mounted in the rear brake hub may fracture. This will result in failure of the rear brake. | Fit a modified rear brake operating cam shaft. | 442 | 26 | BN125 | JKABN125AADA00001 | JKABN125AADA08719 | 01/04/2000 | 01/04/2003 |
| 16/04/03 | R/2003/075 | DAEWOO | TACUMA 2.0 | POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES FROM FUEL RAIL | The fuel feed and return pipes may detach from the fuel rail and result in a petrol leak. | Fit improved feed and return pipe connectors to the fuel rail. | 144 | TACUMA | 30/01/2003 | 13/03/2003 | |||
| 17/04/03 | R/2003/072 | OPTARE | SOLO | AIR BRAKE SYSTEM INCORRECTLY PIPED. | The air brake system has been incorrectly piped. Normally the system will function correctly but if a rear brake reservoir pipe should fail the front brakes may also become ineffective. | Recall the affected vehicles and interchange two brake pipe connections. | 300 | PS/AH | SOLO | ||||
| 22/04/03 | R/2003/055 | FORD | Ranger | POSSIBLE CASTING DEFECT IN FRONT STEERING KNUCKLES | Steering knuckle casting may crack | Recall affected vehicles and using dye penetrant inspection techniques check the steering knuckles for the presence of a crack. Replace with new any part failing the above test. | 386 | 3C859 | RANGER | ||||
| 23/04/03 | R/2003/070 | FERRARI | 456M GT/GTA | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | The gaiter and associated parts connecting the fuel filler neck to the tank may not conform to specification. This may cause a fuel leak which could contaminate the tyres and adversely affect the handling of the car. | Replace the fuel filler neck connecting system with parts that comply with the specification. | 24 | 456GT | |||||
| 23/04/03 | R/2003/070 | FERRARI | 456M GT/GTA | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | The gaiter and associated parts connecting the fuel filler neck to the tank may not conform to specification. This may cause a fuel leak which could contaminate the tyres and adversely affect the handling of the car. | Replace the fuel filler neck connecting system with parts that comply with the specification. | 24 | 456GTA | |||||
| 23/04/03 | R/2003/071 | FERRARI | 550 MARANELLO & 456M GT/GTA | POSSIBLE LEAK FROM GEARBOX OIL RADIATOR PIPES. | The gearbox oil radiator return and delivery pipes may leak due to an error in the manufacturing process. This could impair the operation and reliability of the gearbox. | Fit quality assured oil radiator return and delivery pipes. | 76 | 456GTA | |||||
| 23/04/03 | R/2003/071 | FERRARI | 550 MARANELLO & 456M GT/GTA | POSSIBLE LEAK FROM GEARBOX OIL RADIATOR PIPES. | The gearbox oil radiator return and delivery pipes may leak due to an error in the manufacturing process. This could impair the operation and reliability of the gearbox. | Fit quality assured oil radiator return and delivery pipes. | 76 | 550 | |||||
| 23/04/03 | R/2003/071 | FERRARI | 550 MARANELLO & 456M GT/GTA | POSSIBLE LEAK FROM GEARBOX OIL RADIATOR PIPES. | The gearbox oil radiator return and delivery pipes may leak due to an error in the manufacturing process. This could impair the operation and reliability of the gearbox. | Fit quality assured oil radiator return and delivery pipes. | 76 | 456GT | |||||
| 27/04/03 | R/2003/058 | MAZDA | B SERIES | FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE CRACKED | The front steering knuckle may be cracked in the area where it connects to the front tie rod ball joint. In a "worst case" failure directional control of the vehicle could be affected. | Examine potentially affected vehicles and fit new steering knuckles where found necessary. | 62 | B SERIES | 08/05/2002 | 23/05/2002 | |||
| 30/04/03 | R/2003/054 | LAND ROVER | V8 PETROL DISCOVERY | STICKING THROTTLE | Throttle may stick in the open position | Recall affected vehicles and replace throttle bodies with quality assured unit. | 87 | 117 | DISCOVERY | 11/02/2003 | 26/03/2003 | ||
| 01/05/03 | R/2003/033 | IVECO | EUROTECH | STEERING COLUMN SHAFT MAY BE INCORRECT LENGTH | An incorrect length steering column shaft may have been fitted during manufacture. | Check the length of the column shaft and replace where necessary. | 8 | W52 | EUROTECH | WJMM1VSK004233368 | WJMM1VSK004233368 | ||
| 01/05/03 | R/2003/040 | IVECO | STRALIS | BREAKAGE OF EXTERNAL SUN VISOR | Due to faults in the shape and dimensions of the sun visor during production tensions can occur following fitting to the cab and can cause the visor to break. | Modify the sun visor mountings by using a new tension free mounting bracket. | 443 | W90 | STRALIS | WJM99999904240022 WJME2NP000C083924 | WJME2NRK004263253 WJME2NUH00C115161 | 01/10/2000 | 31/12/2002 |
| 01/05/03 | R/2003/032 | IVECO | EUROTECH AND EUROSTAR | FRONT BRAKE HOSE CONNECTIONS MAY BE INCORRECTLY FITTED | Front brake hoses may have been incorrectly fitted. This could result in an air leak when the footbrake is applied. | Check brake hose connections for tightness and leaks. Rectify where necessary. | 8 | W14 | EUROTECH | WJMM1VSK004221431 | WJMM1VTH004222096 | ||
| 01/05/03 | R/2003/032 | IVECO | EUROTECH AND EUROSTAR | FRONT BRAKE HOSE CONNECTIONS MAY BE INCORRECTLY FITTED | Front brake hoses may have been incorrectly fitted. This could result in an air leak when the footbrake is applied. | Check brake hose connections for tightness and leaks. Rectify where necessary. | 8 | W14 | EUROSTAR | WJMM1VSK004221431 | WJMM1VTH004222096 | ||
| 01/05/03 | R/2003/034 | IVECO | CURSOR 10 AND EUROTRAKKER | PROPSHAFT MAY FAIL. | The propshaft may fail due to a production fault. | Check the production date on the propshaft and replace where found necessary. | 41 | W43 | EUROTREKKER | WJME2NSJ0Y4219617 WJMB1VPS00CO68455 | WJMM1VSK004223022 WJMB1VMT00C071773 | ||
| 01/05/03 | R/2003/069 | FIAT | STILO | UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF SIDE WINDOW AIRBAGS | It is possible for the side window air bags to deploy unintentionally. | Replace the air bag central control unit. | 566 | 4618 | STILO | ZFA19200000001816 | ZFA19200000199037 | 01/10/2001 | 31/10/2002 |
| 01/05/03 | R/2003/029 | IVECO | DAILY 29L & 35S | POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF CHASSIS AROUND TOW HOOK MOUNTING | Possible fracture of chassis around tow hook mounting. | Replace existing chassis reinforcements with new ones. | 6 | S81 | DAILY | ZCFC3571005199734 | ZCFC2980005419022 | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/2002 |
| 01/05/03 | R/2003/029 | IVECO | DAILY 29L & 35S | POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF CHASSIS AROUND TOW HOOK MOUNTING | Possible fracture of chassis around tow hook mounting. | Replace existing chassis reinforcements with new ones. | 6 | S81 | DAILY | ZCFC296000D078058 | ZCFC358100D206709 | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/2002 |
| 01/05/03 | R/2003/031 | IVECO | STRALIS | POSSIBLE WATER INGRESS INTO CAB TILT RELAY BOX | Ingress of water into the cab tilt relay box may corrode the electrical connections and impair the effectiveness of the tilt locking system. | Move the relay box from the bottom flange of the chassis to the inside of the chassis frame. | 179 | W83 | STRALIS | WJM99999904240022 | WJMM1VSK004258488 | ||
| 01/05/03 | R/2003/031 | IVECO | STRALIS | POSSIBLE WATER INGRESS INTO CAB TILT RELAY BOX | Ingress of water into the cab tilt relay box may corrode the electrical connections and impair the effectiveness of the tilt locking system. | Move the relay box from the bottom flange of the chassis to the inside of the chassis frame. | 179 | W83 | STRALIS | WJMM1VUJ00C083429 | WJMM1VUJ00C109825 | ||
| 06/05/03 | R/2003/066 | NISSAN | Micra | Steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen. | The steering wheel retaining bolt may not have been tightened to the specified torque. If ignored it can potentially lead to a loss of steering control. | Check the torque of the steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten where found necessary. | 4771 | MICRA | 01/11/2002 | 31/03/2003 | |||
| 07/05/03 | R/2003/049 | NISSAN | CABSTAR E95 | REAR BRAKES MAY LOCK UNDER LIGHT BRAKING | In cold damp conditions the rear brake linings may swell and under light braking effort lock the rear wheels. This can adversely affect the vehicle's handling. | Fit improved specification brake linings. | 1796 | pv301 | CABSTAR | VWASCFTL012146957 | VWASCFTL032170100 | 01/09/2001 | 17/03/2003 |
| 07/05/03 | RCT/2003/003 | OLDBURY UK | SLIPPING BOGIE TRAILER | SLIDING BOGIE SECURITY CONCERN. | If the latch which secures the bogie should become inoperative the bogie can slide forward to the "unloading" position when reversing. | Fit a secondary latching device to the affected trailers. | 16 | ||||||
| 08/05/03 | R/2003/079 | DAF | XF95 | HOT ENGINE EXHAUST GASES MAY MELT PARK BRAKE HOSE | The circuit 3 air pipe connected to the air reservoir is fitted too close to the engine exhaust. The hot gasses could melt the pipe and cause an air leak and the park brake to malfunction. | Fit a new quick release coupling assembly to relocate the hose. | 75 | 279 | 95 SERIES | E591970 | E598738 | 01/09/2002 | 30/11/2002 |
| 08/05/03 | RM/2004/028 | POLARIS | VICTORY VEGAS | LEAK AT FUEL TANK VENT FITTING | The fuel tank may leak in the vicinity of the vent fixing. | Recalled machines will have the fuel tank replaced. | 24 | v-04-02 | VICTORY MOTOR CYCLE - VEGAS | SVPGB16N33002966 | SVPGB16N33003053 | 01/12/2003 | 01/12/2003 |
| 13/05/03 | RM/2003/005 | DUCATI | 999 999S and 749S | FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY BECOME TRAPPED | The front brake flexible hose may become damaged by being trapped between the fork bottom yoke and the steering lock peg when cornering. This could result in reduced brake efficiency. | Fit a hose retaining clip to the right hand fork leg above the bottom yoke. | 289 | 749S | 1 | 868 | |||
| 13/05/03 | RM/2003/005 | DUCATI | 999 999S and 749S | FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY BECOME TRAPPED | The front brake flexible hose may become damaged by being trapped between the fork bottom yoke and the steering lock peg when cornering. This could result in reduced brake efficiency. | Fit a hose retaining clip to the right hand fork leg above the bottom yoke. | 289 | 999S | 1 | 3439 | |||
| 13/05/03 | RM/2003/005 | DUCATI | 999 999S and 749S | FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY BECOME TRAPPED | The front brake flexible hose may become damaged by being trapped between the fork bottom yoke and the steering lock peg when cornering. This could result in reduced brake efficiency. | Fit a hose retaining clip to the right hand fork leg above the bottom yoke. | 289 | 999 | 1 | 3439 | |||
| 13/05/03 | R/2003/047 | PEUGEOT | 406 | WATER MAY ENTER COOLING FAN - RISK OF FIRE. | There is a possibility that water may collect within the casing of the cooling fan and in a limited number of cases an under-bonnet fire. | Fit a modified cooling fan assembly. | 21133 | XZS | 406 | VF38B4HXF81434787 | VF38FRHZF81588580 | 01/12/2001 | 31/03/2003 |
| 13/05/03 | R/2003/047 | PEUGEOT | 406 | WATER MAY ENTER COOLING FAN - RISK OF FIRE. | There is a possibility that water may collect within the casing of the cooling fan and in a limited number of cases an under-bonnet fire. | Fit a modified cooling fan assembly. | 21133 | XZS | 406 | ||||
| 13/05/03 | R/2003/047 | PEUGEOT | 406 | WATER MAY ENTER COOLING FAN - RISK OF FIRE. | There is a possibility that water may collect within the casing of the cooling fan and in a limited number of cases an under-bonnet fire. | Fit a modified cooling fan assembly. | 21133 | XZS | 406 | 81434787 | 81588580 | 01/12/2001 | 31/03/2003 |
| 14/05/03 | R/2003/082 | CITROEN | PICASSO | INCORRECT WIRING CONNECTIONS TO AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT | Transposed wiring connections to the side air bags control unit will result in deployment of the air bag on the opposite side of an impact. | Correct the wiring connections. | 8297 | XNN | PICASSO | VF7CH****39432028 | VF7CH****39485071 | 01/09/2002 | 31/01/2003 |
| 14/05/03 | R/2003/081 | CITROEN | PICASSO 2.0 HDI | POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT | Vehicles with the HDI engines but without the optional diesel fired heater may be fitted with the maxi-fuse supplying the fuel heater circuit. This can in certain cases lead to a short circuit and a consequential fire risk. | Remove the maxi-fuse. | 5488 | XNP | PICASSO | VF*******39432028 | VF*******39483313 | 01/09/2002 | 31/01/2003 |
| 23/05/03 | R/2003/067 | MITSUBISHI | GALANT VR4 | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | It is possible that due to improper welding of the levelling valve on the fuel tank fuel may leak from this area. | Fit a new improved fuel tank. | 100 | GALANT | 10/03/2000 | 10/08/2000 | |||
| 29/05/03 | R/2003/052 | NISSAN | ALMERA TINO | REAR SIDE SEAT BELT OUTER BUCKLE MAY BREAK | The rear side seatbelt outer buckle may be of a material which has been incorrectly treated. The buckle may break in service. The seat belt would no longer offer a restraining facility | Recall affected vehicles and replace buckle with modified type | 16350 | ps301 | ALMERA | 01/05/2000 | 31/12/2002 | ||
| 29/05/03 | R/2003/052 | NISSAN | ALMERA TINO | REAR SIDE SEAT BELT OUTER BUCKLE MAY BREAK | The rear side seatbelt outer buckle may be of a material which has been incorrectly treated. The buckle may break in service. The seat belt would no longer offer a restraining facility | Recall affected vehicles and replace buckle with modified type | 16350 | ps301 | TINO | 01/05/2000 | 31/12/2002 | ||
| 02/06/03 | R/2003/091 | RENAULTTRUCKS UK LTD | Magnum/Premium/Midlum | BRAKE CHAMBER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM MOUNTING BRACKET | The studs securing the front and rear brake chambers may have received the incorrect heat treatment. As a consequence a brake chamber could become detached from it's mounting bracket. | Check and replace the front and rear brake chambers where found necessary. | 408 | MIDLUM | 13/01/2003 | 24/04/2003 | |||
| 02/06/03 | R/2003/091 | RENAULTTRUCKS UK LTD | Magnum/Premium/Midlum | BRAKE CHAMBER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM MOUNTING BRACKET | The studs securing the front and rear brake chambers may have received the incorrect heat treatment. As a consequence a brake chamber could become detached from it's mounting bracket. | Check and replace the front and rear brake chambers where found necessary. | 408 | MAGNUM | 13/01/2003 | 24/04/2003 | |||
| 02/06/03 | R/2003/091 | RENAULTTRUCKS UK LTD | Magnum/Premium/Midlum | BRAKE CHAMBER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM MOUNTING BRACKET | The studs securing the front and rear brake chambers may have received the incorrect heat treatment. As a consequence a brake chamber could become detached from it's mounting bracket. | Check and replace the front and rear brake chambers where found necessary. | 408 | PREMIUM RANGE | 13/01/2003 | 24/04/2003 | |||
| 02/06/03 | R/2003/035 | IVECO | TECTOR 60-180EL | POSSIBLE AIR LEAK FROM BRAKE SYSTEM | Air may leak from the brake system pipes at the foot valve to multi connection block on the cab. | Replace the four air pipes and the relevant quick connectors. | 24 | E59 | TECTOR | ZCFA75B0102348767 | ZCFA80C1102355562 | ||
| 02/06/03 | R/2003/036 | IVECO | EUROTECH & EUROSTAR | INSECURITY OF CAB TOP AND SIDE SPOILER BRACKET | It is possible that the cab top and side spoiler brackets may not be securely bonded (glued) to the cab structure. | Check the glued mountings on the top and side spoiler with a spring balance to 40-50 kg. If the bond fails reglue the brackets as per the manufacturer's instructions. | 3 | W58 | EUROSTAR | WJMM1VSK004237265 | WJMM1TTH004237846 | ||
| 02/06/03 | R/2003/036 | IVECO | EUROTECH & EUROSTAR | INSECURITY OF CAB TOP AND SIDE SPOILER BRACKET | It is possible that the cab top and side spoiler brackets may not be securely bonded (glued) to the cab structure. | Check the glued mountings on the top and side spoiler with a spring balance to 40-50 kg. If the bond fails reglue the brackets as per the manufacturer's instructions. | 3 | W58 | EUROTECH | WJMM1VSK004237265 | WJMM1TTH004237846 | ||
| 03/06/03 | R/2003/076 | VW | LT | SHATTER CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON VACUUM PIPE TO BRAKE SERVO | Shatter cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo near the connections. If a vacuum pipe leaks a lot more force will be necessary to operate the brake pedal. | The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and replaced if necessary. | 2821 | 47H8CV | LT | ||||
| 03/06/03 | R/2002/170 | SWIFT | SWIFT & BESSACARR | REAR SEAT SECURITY CONCERN | The safety belt anchorages and seat mountings of seats behind the driver and front passenger positions have insufficient strength. | Recall affected vehicles and strengthen the seat belt anchorages and seat mountings. | 3513 | SWIFT | 01/01/1995 | 30/11/2002 | |||
| 03/06/03 | R/2002/170 | SWIFT | SWIFT & BESSACARR | REAR SEAT SECURITY CONCERN | The safety belt anchorages and seat mountings of seats behind the driver and front passenger positions have insufficient strength. | Recall affected vehicles and strengthen the seat belt anchorages and seat mountings. | 3513 | BESSACARR 745 | 01/01/1995 | 30/11/2002 | |||
| 03/06/03 | R/2003/056 | VAUXHALL | SINTRA | POWER STEERING GEAR LOWER BEARING MAY SEPARATE | Power steering gear lower bearing may separate causing intermittent increased steering effort when turning. | Check lower bearing and where necessary install a new bearing or power steering gear. | 2436 | 03 C 04 | SINTRA | ||||
| 16/06/03 | R/2003/078 | HONDA | CIVIC & CR-V | POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO INNER SIDEWALL OF TYRE | It is possible that the tyre inner side wall may have been damaged during the tyre/wheel balance identification process. In the worst case the tyre could deflate when the car is being driven. | Examine tyre side walls and replace any tyres found to have been damaged as a result of the wheel balancing operation. | 288 | CR-V | 03/03/2003 | 12/03/2003 | |||
| 16/06/03 | R/2003/078 | HONDA | CIVIC & CR-V | POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO INNER SIDEWALL OF TYRE | It is possible that the tyre inner side wall may have been damaged during the tyre/wheel balance identification process. In the worst case the tyre could deflate when the car is being driven. | Examine tyre side walls and replace any tyres found to have been damaged as a result of the wheel balancing operation. | 288 | CIVIC | 03/03/2003 | 12/03/2003 | |||
| 16/06/03 | R/2003/096 | RENAULTTRUCKS UK LTD | MIDLUM | PIPE CONNECTED TO NON RETURN VALVE ON PARKING BRAKE MAY DETACH | The pipe connection on the non return valve fitted to the park brake circuit may separate from the connector due to a manufacturing defect. This could cause unintended application of the parking brake. | Fit a replacement quality assured non return valve. | 233 | MIDLUM | 17/02/2003 | 24/05/2003 | |||
| 19/06/03 | R/2003/080 | MERCEDES BENZ | VARIO | POSSIBLE MOVEMENT OF BRAKE PADS WITHIN CALIPER | The front brake pad anti-rattle spring mounting bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This could result in the brake pads moving about in the caliper. | Check and if required re-torque the anti-rattle spring mounting bolts. | 280 | 1669 | VARIO RANGE | ||||
| 23/06/03 | R/2003/103 | CITROEN | XSARA with DW10ATED Engine | BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY DETACH | Vacuum Servo Pipe may become detached resulting in loss of servo assistance | Replace vacuum pipe | 202 | XNX | XSARA | VF7N*RHZ*73678664 | VF7N*RHZ*73714881 | ||
| 24/06/03 | R/2003/061 | HYUNDAI | XG | WIRING CONNECTION CONCERN IN SIDE AIR BAG SRS LOOM | On some vehicles with side air bags there is a faulty connection onto the SRS wiring loom under both front seats. This will cause the SRS warning light to illuminate and the air bag system will be disabled. | Re route and secure the air bag wires and connectors. | 667 | 21B007 | XG | KMHFU41CPXA000008 | KMHFU45D31A146457 | 01/05/1998 | 23/07/2001 |
| 24/06/03 | R/2003/062 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE (Diesel) | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | Flexible fuel inlet and return pipes (5 of) may split resulting in a serious fuel leak. | Renew all potentially affected fuel pipes. | 352 | SANTA FE | |||||
| 24/06/03 | R/2003/063 | HYUNDAI | EF SONATA | POSSIBLE UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH SIDE AIR BAGS | If the doors of the vehicle are closed with force it may be possible for the side air bags to deploy inadvertently. | Fit new satellite sensors to both sides of the vehicle. | 404 | SONATA | KMHWF35H01A243722 | KMHWF35H62A626086 | 19/09/2000 | 07/02/2002 | |
| 24/06/03 | R/2003/064 | HYUNDAI | EF SONATA | WIRING CONCERN IN SRS LOOM | On some vehicles with side air bags there is a faulty connection onto the SRS wiring loom under both front seats. This will cause the SRS warning light to illuminate and the air bag system will be disabled. | Re-route and secure the air bag wires and connectors. | 572 | 21b005 | SONATA | KMHEN41EPXA000380 | KMHWF35H82A526636 | 01/03/1998 | 23/07/2001 |
| 27/06/03 | R/2003/087 | DENNIS | DART SLF | POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF REAR WHEELS AND HUB | Rear axle tube may fracture at inner hub bearing location. This can result in the detachment of the hub and rear wheels. | Examine the rear axles on all potentially affected vehicles and fit new casings where necessary. | 20 | SLF DART | SFD212BRITGW10711 | SFD212BRITGW10777 | 01/06/1996 | 01/06/1996 | |
| 01/07/03 | RM/2005/014 | BMW MOTORCYCLES | R1150GS | REAR BRAKES MAY FAIL | Under certain harsh conditions it is possible for the inner section of the rear brake hose to rupture. If a rupture occurs it will lead to the brake fluid leaking and the loss of brake effort. | Recall all likely to be affected machines and fit a modified rear brake hose. Additionally correctly fit where necessary the connections at the brake caliper and 180 degree adaptor. | 547 | 345700 | R SERIES | ZH000000000050000 | ZH000000000057192 | ||
| 01/07/03 | R/2003/106 | VOLVO TRUCK | FM9 & FM12 | POTENTIAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. | The power steering servo hose may become detached at its connection with the steel pressure supply pipe. This will result in loss of the servo oil and make the vehicle difficult to steer. | Cut the original hose and remove it from the steering gear. Fit a new high pressure hose which has a nut and ferrule fixing arrangement. | 800 | C0455 | FM9 | A546137 | A559184 | ||
| 01/07/03 | R/2003/106 | VOLVO TRUCK | FM9 & FM12 | POTENTIAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. | The power steering servo hose may become detached at its connection with the steel pressure supply pipe. This will result in loss of the servo oil and make the vehicle difficult to steer. | Cut the original hose and remove it from the steering gear. Fit a new high pressure hose which has a nut and ferrule fixing arrangement. | 800 | C0455 | FM12 | A545795 | A559378 | ||
| 01/07/03 | R/2003/107 | VOLVO TRUCK | FM9 | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | The glass fibre content in the fuel pipe clamps may wear through the various pipes which comprise the engine fuel supply system. This could result in fuel leaks and a loss of power. | Fit modified rubber protected fuel pipe clamps also cable ties where specified. | 572 | C0429 | FM9 | A542375 | A564546 | ||
| 07/07/03 | R/2003/112 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH12 FM9 & FM12 | POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF REAR AXLE "U" BOLTS | The material hardness of the rear axle spring "U" bolts may be too high. As a consequence they could break and allow dislocation of the axle. | Check the tioghtness of the rear axle spring "U" bolts. If any "U" bolt breaks before the the specified torque is achieved all "U" bolts on the affected axle must be replaced. | 1134 | C0454 | FH12 | A558823 | A564311 | ||
| 07/07/03 | R/2003/112 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH12 FM9 & FM12 | POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF REAR AXLE "U" BOLTS | The material hardness of the rear axle spring "U" bolts may be too high. As a consequence they could break and allow dislocation of the axle. | Check the tioghtness of the rear axle spring "U" bolts. If any "U" bolt breaks before the the specified torque is achieved all "U" bolts on the affected axle must be replaced. | 1134 | C0454 | FM12 | A558621 | A564273 | ||
| 07/07/03 | R/2003/112 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH12 FM9 & FM12 | POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF REAR AXLE "U" BOLTS | The material hardness of the rear axle spring "U" bolts may be too high. As a consequence they could break and allow dislocation of the axle. | Check the tioghtness of the rear axle spring "U" bolts. If any "U" bolt breaks before the the specified torque is achieved all "U" bolts on the affected axle must be replaced. | 1134 | C0454 | FM9 | A558620 | A564323 | ||
| 10/07/03 | R/2003/084 | LIGIER | AMBRA COUNTRY/GLX | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT MAY FAIL | The steering/suspension front lower swivel ball joint may fail and make the vehicle unstable. | Replace the right and left front lower ball joints with improved specification units. | 174 | Ambra | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | |||
| 10/07/03 | R/2003/084 | LIGIER | AMBRA COUNTRY/GLX | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT MAY FAIL | The steering/suspension front lower swivel ball joint may fail and make the vehicle unstable. | Replace the right and left front lower ball joints with improved specification units. | 174 | Ambra | 01/01/1999 | 31/12/2000 | |||
| 14/07/03 | R/2003/118 | FERRARI | 550 BARCHETTA | SEAT RUNNER LOCKS MAY NOT ENGAGE SIMULTANEOUSLY. | The seat runners may not be correctly aligned and as a consequence the locks cannot engage simultaneously with both runners. This could result in unwanted movement of the seat when driving. | Replace the seat runners. | 35 | 39 | 550 | 01/07/2001 | 01/07/2002 | ||
| 16/07/03 | R/2003/077 | HONDA | ACCORD | REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RETRACT | The rear seat belt may suffer poor retraction due to a broken webbing spool. A loose seat belt may not provide sufficient restraint to avoid injury in an impact. | Examine all seat belts including the front ones and replace any that have damaged spools. Fit a guide clip to the seat belts where the spool is undamaged. | 21667 | 5AF | ACCORD | 01/02/1996 | 13/07/1998 | ||
| 17/07/03 | RM/2003/007 | BARRUS | MOTO-ROMA MRX 125 | FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE ON THE TYRE. | The front brake flexible hose may rub on the tyre and subsequently leak. This could result in the sudden loss of front brake efficiency. | Examine the potentially affected motorcycles and fit a new front brake hose where found necessary. | 75 | MRX 125 | |||||
| 18/07/03 | R/2003/121 | CITROEN | C8 | WATER INGRESS INTO THE AIRBAG ECU | Water ingress into the airbag electronic control unit (ECU) could result in illumination of the warning light and in the worst case unintentional deployment of the airbag. | Seal the airbag ECU compartment. | 118 | XPC | C8 | VF7*******1303950 | VF7******13042457 | 25/04/2002 | 12/12/2002 |
| 18/07/03 | R/2003/085 | RENAULT | ESPACE IV | POTENTIAL LACK OF HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY | It is possible that the handbrake may not be fully effective when the vehicle is parked. | Reprogramme the parking brake computer software. | 359 | 0AB5 | ESPACE | 01/01/2003 | 04/03/2003 | ||
| 18/07/03 | R/2003/120 | CITROEN | C8 | ELECTRICAL SIGNAL COULD NEUTRALISE THE SLIDING DOOR SAFETY LOCK. | When the vehicle is moving an electrical signal could neutralise the sliding door safety lock and allow the door to open unintentionally. | Fit a replacement electronic control unit to the door. | 269 | XPB | C8 | VF7*******1303950 | VF7******13042457 | 25/04/2002 | 12/12/2002 |
| 24/07/03 | RM/2003/006 | BARRUS | MOTO_ROMA GO-GO 110 | PETROL PIPE MAY PERISH AND LEAK. | The fuel pipe may perish and allow petrol to leak onto the engine. This could result in a fire. | Fit a replacement fuel pipe where found necessary. | 150 | GO-GO 110 | |||||
| 24/07/03 | RM/2003/008 | BARRUS | MOTO-ROMA MRX 125 | POSSIBLE WHEEL COLLAPSE DUE TO LOOSE/BROKEN SPOKES | The spokes in the rear wheel may work loose and consequently the wheel may fail without warning and cause an accident. | Examine the potentially affected motorcycles and fit an upgraded rear wheel where found necessary. | 150 | MRX 125 | |||||
| 24/07/03 | R/2003/092 | KIA | MENTOR/SHUMA/SPORTAGE | THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH SECURELY | The front seat belt buckles may not latch correctly. This could result in a buckle separating in a collision. | Fit new front seat belts with improved buckles. | 4711 | 21064/21065 | SPORTAGE | 01/01/1995 | 31/12/1998 | ||
| 24/07/03 | R/2003/092 | KIA | MENTOR/SHUMA/SPORTAGE | THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH SECURELY | The front seat belt buckles may not latch correctly. This could result in a buckle separating in a collision. | Fit new front seat belts with improved buckles. | 4711 | 21064/21065 | SHUMA | 01/01/1995 | 31/12/1998 | ||
| 24/07/03 | R/2003/092 | KIA | MENTOR/SHUMA/SPORTAGE | THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH SECURELY | The front seat belt buckles may not latch correctly. This could result in a buckle separating in a collision. | Fit new front seat belts with improved buckles. | 4711 | 21064/21065 | MENTOR | 01/01/1995 | 31/12/1998 | ||
| 26/07/03 | R/2003/114 | CITROEN | RELAY | POSSIBLE FIRE RISK IN HEATER BLOWER WIRING HARNESS | Inadequate protection of the heater blower wiring harness may result in chafing damage leading to a short circuit and risk of fire. | Check for correct routing of the blower wiring harness and fit a protective sleeve. | 3083 | XPH | RELAY | VF7******16133377 | VF7******16227269 | 31/05/2002 | 30/01/2002 |
| 26/07/03 | R/2003/115 | CITROEN | DISPATCH | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNTING TIE BAR | An inadequate weld on the bottom engine mounting tie bar may fail and cause a serious engine vibration and separation of one of the driveshafts. | Fit a replacement bottom engine mounting tie bar. | 266 | XPZ | DISPATCH | VF7******86015064 | VF7******86018930 | 24/03/2003 | 04/04/2003 |
| 26/07/03 | R/2003/090 | FORD | RACING PUMA | REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE | Under certain circumstances the rear brake flexible hoses may chafe on the axle beam. | Fit modified brake hoses change the routing and fit securing clips. | 481 | 3C885 | PUMA | 01/01/2000 | 24/12/2000 | ||
| 28/07/03 | R/2003/110 | SEAT | INCA | BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK | The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal. | Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary. | 373 | 47S2 | INCA | VSSzzz9Kz3R006918 | VSSzzz9Kz3R010220 | 01/11/2002 | 31/01/2003 |
| 28/07/03 | R/2003/111 | VW | CADDY | BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK | The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal. | Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary. | 603 | 47J2 | CADDY | WV1zzz9Kz3R516842 | WV1zzz9Kz3R522359 | 01/11/2002 | 31/01/2003 |
| 31/07/03 | RM/2003/012 | HARLEY DAVIDSON | FXDWG 3 CVO DYNA WIDE GLIDE | REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY FRACTURE | The rear brake flexible hose may fracture internally leading to a loss of hydraulic fluid and rear brake operation without prior warning. | Fit a new brake hose. | 12 | 107 | DYNA | 01/01/2002 | 31/12/2002 | ||
| 31/07/03 | R/2003/130 | PEUGEOT | EXPERT | ENGINE SUPPORT YOKE WELD MAY FAIL. | There is a possibility that the lower engine mounting point is weak. This may lead to significant engine vibration which in turn could result in the right hand drive shaft coming adrift. | Examine and replace the engine support yoke where found necessary. | 201 | X1W | EXPERT | 21/03/2003 | 01/04/2003 | ||
| 31/07/03 | R/2003/150 | PANELTEX LTD | SPRINTER POD | REAR POD MOUNTING PIN BECAME DETACHED | The rear pod mounting pin became detached from the underside of the pod floor in a collision. This caused the pod to break away from the vehicle chassis. | Fit an additional cross member to the pod floor. | 17 | SPRINTER POD | PA385201 | PA385218 | 01/09/2001 | 01/09/2001 | |
| 01/08/03 | R/2003/105 | ROHILL BODIES LIMITED | OSPREY | UNEVEN LOADING CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TRACTION ON DRIVE AXLE | Loss of Traction on the front drive axle when vehicle fully loaded | Recall affected vehicles and adjust rear axle loading | 4 | OSPREY | |||||
| 01/08/03 | R/2003/177 | VOLVO BUS | B12B & B12M | REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE ECU | Faulty software in the engine ECU will result in the engine exhaust emissions failing to comply with the regulations. | Re program the engine ECU. | 154 | C4888 | B12B | ||||
| 01/08/03 | R/2003/177 | VOLVO BUS | B12B & B12M | REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE ECU | Faulty software in the engine ECU will result in the engine exhaust emissions failing to comply with the regulations. | Re program the engine ECU. | 154 | C4888 | B12M | ||||
| 01/08/03 | R/2003/134 | ROHILL BODIES LIMITED | KESTREL | VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE. | The rear axle can become overloaded and the vehicle may become unstable when driven with a full load. (Too many passenger seats on the off side of the vehicle). | Remove two passenger seats and reposition others to balance load. | 1 | KESTREL | VF1DCMK526082469 | VF1DCMK526082469 | |||
| 04/08/03 | RM/2003/010 | YAMAHA | XJR1300 | POSSIBLE LEAK AT OIL COOLER HOSE CONNECTIONS. | In extreme circumstances the oil cooler/hose fixing bolts may become loose and allow oil to leak out and contaminate other parts of the motorcycle. | Fit a plate and longer fixing bolts to the oil cooler hose connections. | 922 | XJR1300 | RP061-00004621 | RP061-0009134 | |||
| 04/08/03 | R/2003/083 | FORD | MONDEO | MODIFICATION OF HANDBRAKE LEVER | The handbrake may not hold the vehicle stationary when parked if it is not applied as directed in the owner literature. | Fit a revised handbrake assembly with an improved leverage ratio. | 72682 | 3C883 | MONDEO | ||||
| 04/08/03 | R/2003/100 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER | POSSIBLE FAULT IN AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE | A component inside the control module may become defective - Air bag may not deploy in a collision | Replace Air Bag control module. | 29 | 1680 | SPRINTER | ||||
| 04/08/03 | R/2003/019 | JEEP | CHEROKEE | POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | Vehicles may experience a vacuum leak in the EGR to Electronic Vacuum Regulator (EVM) tube. This may cause a loss of brake booster vacuum and require increased effort from the driver to operate the foot brake. | Inspect the vacuum tube from the EVM to the dash panel. Replace if damaged and re route the tube to eliminate interference with the exhaust shield. | 2552 | B30 | CHEROKEE | ||||
| 04/08/03 | R/2003/020 | JEEP | CHEROKEE | POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE | Vehicles may experience a loss of power assistance to the brakes due to a collapsed brake booster vacuum hose. This will result in increased effort being required from the driver to apply the foot brake. | Inspect the brake booster vacuum hose. If damaged the hose will be replaced. In either case the hose will be re routed to eliminate interference with the coolant recovery pipe. | 1848 | B31 | CHEROKEE | ||||
| 06/08/03 | R/2003/129 | CITROEN | PICASSO | TRANSPOSED WIRING CONNECTIONS AT AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT. | The wiring connections to the left and right side lateral airbags may have been transposed. This could result in deployment of the incorrect airbag in a collision. | Check the wiring connections and correct them where found necessary. | 8321 | XQF | PICASSO | VF7CH****39432028 | VF7CH****39485071 | 01/09/2002 | 31/01/2003 |
| 08/08/03 | R/2003/101 | MERCEDES BENZ | VITO | POSSIBLE FAULT IN AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE | A component inside the air bag control unit may become defective - Air bag may not deploy in a collision | Replace Air Bag control module | 82 | 1675 | VITO | ||||
| 08/08/03 | R/2003/098 | MAZDA | MAZDA 6 | BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. | The brake fluid reservoir may expand temporarily during pressure bleeding of the system. This may cause the float of the fluid level sensor to seize or be displaced - resulting in non-operation of the warning light. | Check position and operation of the float and adjust where necessary. Additionally attach a caution label to the reservoir concerning the brake fluid bleeding pressure. | 16332 | 6 | JMZGG******100113 | JMZGG******184907 | |||
| 08/08/03 | R/2003/098 | MAZDA | MAZDA 6 | BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. | The brake fluid reservoir may expand temporarily during pressure bleeding of the system. This may cause the float of the fluid level sensor to seize or be displaced - resulting in non-operation of the warning light. | Check position and operation of the float and adjust where necessary. Additionally attach a caution label to the reservoir concerning the brake fluid bleeding pressure. | 16332 | 6 | JMZGY******100039 | JMZGY******134865 | |||
| 11/08/03 | R/2003/088 | AUDI | A4 | POSSIBLE FITMENT OF INCORRECT BRAKE DISC | Size 288mm x 15mm solid front brake discs may have been fitted instead of 288mm x 25mm ventilated discs. Because of the extra clearance required for the ventilated diisc a brake pad could fall out of the caliper as the pads wear down. | Examine the front brake discs on all potentially affected vehicles and rectify where found necessary. | 14 | 46E1 | A4 | 01/11/1994 | 31/12/1994 | ||
| 11/08/03 | R/2003/093 | ALFA ROMEO | 156 GTA | LOOSENING OF FRONT SUSPENSION | Gradual loosening of the front suspension may result in noise and deterioration of the suspension and handling characteristics. | Replace the original equipment front suspension reinforcing plates and fasteners with modified components. | 213 | 156 | ZAR93200000180021 | ZAR93200000229169 | 01/01/2002 | 06/06/2003 | |
| 11/08/03 | R/2003/093 | ALFA ROMEO | 156 GTA | LOOSENING OF FRONT SUSPENSION | Gradual loosening of the front suspension may result in noise and deterioration of the suspension and handling characteristics. | Replace the original equipment front suspension reinforcing plates and fasteners with modified components. | 213 | 156 | ZAR93200001253019 | ZAR93200001316857 | 01/01/2002 | 06/06/2003 | |
| 11/08/03 | R/2003/097 | RENAULT | CLIO II | POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF FRONT SUSPENSION ARM. | Due to a manufacturing defect there is a potential risk of the front right or left suspension arm breaking if subjected to an impact. | Check the manufacturing markings on the suspension arms and replace where found necessary. | 1887 | oaah | CLIO | 07/10/2002 | 09/10/2002 | ||
| 12/08/03 | R/2003/059 | TOYOTA | LAND CRUISER | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | The fuel injection system pulsation damper may have been damaged during manufacture. As a consequence it may leak and cause a fire hazard in the presence of a heat or ignition source. | Fit a modified pulsation damper. | 131 | RR60539 | LANDCRUISER | JTDBU2#J00001005 | JTDBU2#J00007122 | 29/03/2002 | 22/03/2003 |
| 12/08/03 | R/2003/060 | MERCEDES BENZ | M CLASS | POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED STEERING FLUID | An oversize hose clamp may allow a gradual loss of Power Assisted Steering Fluid over a period of time. | Recall affected vehicles and replace hose clamp with modified type. | 29686 | 1872 | M CLASS | 01/04/1998 | 01/04/2002 | ||
| 15/08/03 | R/2003/104 | PEUGEOT | 406 | INCORRECT WIRING OF LATERAL AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS | There is a possibility that the connections for the side airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may have been inverted on the connectors for the airbag ECU. In the case of an impact there is a risk that the incorrect side airbag could be triggered. | Recall affected vehicles and reverse the wires concerned in the Air Bag Connector | 35881 | X1J | 406 | ||||
| 15/08/03 | R/2003/142 | DENNIS EAGLE | ELITE | POWER STEERING PUMP FILTER | Possibility of momentary loss of power from Power Steering hydraulic pump unit. | Recall affected vehicles and fit additional filter to pump suction line. | 1000 | ELITE | 01/09/2001 | 31/07/2003 | |||
| 18/08/03 | RM/2003/009 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | CB1300F-3 | WIRE HARNESS DAMAGE | The electrical wire harness may become damaged by burrs on the left upper frame tube. Damage to the harness may cause a short circuit which could stop the engine without warning. | All potentially affected machines will undergo an inspection and repair to remove the burrs. Protective tubing will be installed at the affected area of the main wire harness and the harness will be renewed if it is found to be damaged. | 570 | DH/MK/AS03010 | CB1300F-3 | JH2SC54A*3M000009 | JH2SC54A*3M002745 | ||
| 18/08/03 | R/2003/145 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH & FM | INSUFFICIENT SEALING MAY CAUSE CORROSION ON THE BALL JOINT | Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion of the ball joint which leads to premature wear of the rear axle V stay | Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace ball joint. | 935 | C0460 | FH | A544724 | A551661 | ||
| 18/08/03 | R/2003/145 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH & FM | INSUFFICIENT SEALING MAY CAUSE CORROSION ON THE BALL JOINT | Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion of the ball joint which leads to premature wear of the rear axle V stay | Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace ball joint. | 935 | C0460 | FM | A544724 | A551661 | ||
| 18/08/03 | R/2003/127 | VAN HOOL | ALIZEE II (On Volvo B10M chassis) | DOOR/BRAKE INTERLOCK INEFFECTIVE | There is a significant delay before the entrance/exit door handbrake interlock system closes the door. | (a) Write to operators and dealers requesting them to check the handbrake interlock time delay. (b) In those cases where the delay is longer than 3 to 4 seconds a pressure switch will be fitted to the handbrake air pipe working on 2 bar pressure. The dealers and Van Hool UK will carry out the modification. | 290 | ALIZEE | |||||
| 20/08/03 | RM/2003/011 | KAWASAKI | VN800-B8 | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | Carburettor accelerator pump diaphragm may swell and in the worst case break resulting in a fuel leak and possible risk of fire. | Recall affected machines and repace diaphragm. | 7 | KF/Recall/VN800 | VN800B8 | JKBVN800ABA099748 | JKBVN800ABA103005 | ||
| 22/08/03 | R/2003/138 | PEUGEOT | PARTNER | POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO TYRE DURING FITTING | Internal tyre tread may have been damaged during fitting which could lead to a loss of pressure. | Recall affected vehicles and replace all five tyres. | 2 | X1X | PARTNER | 07/04/2003 | 07/04/2003 | ||
| 22/08/03 | R/2003/149 | IVECO | EUROCARGO TECTOR 75-260 | POSSIBILITY OF EARTH LEAD TERMINAL IN CAB COMING LOOSE | There is a possibility of the wiring terminal to the earth lead connections in the cab coming loose. This could cause intermittent electrical faults. | Check and where necessary tighten the earth connection. | 118 | RC E74 | EUROCARGO | ZCFE2NM0102412933 | ZCFA75C0102415354 | 01/05/2003 | 30/06/2003 |
| 22/08/03 | R/2003/109 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE & TRAJET | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN. | The threaded portion of the water separator sensor sub assembly in the fuel filter may break if overtightened when fitting the sensor to the fuel filter housing following draining. This could result in a fuel leak and unscheduled shut down of the engine. | Examine the water separator sensor for damage and replace where necessary. In addition issue technical information to the dealers giving details of the torque specification for this component. | 419 | SANTA FE | KMHSB81VP2U335425 | KMHSD81VP2U337578 | |||
| 22/08/03 | R/2003/109 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE & TRAJET | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN. | The threaded portion of the water separator sensor sub assembly in the fuel filter may break if overtightened when fitting the sensor to the fuel filter housing following draining. This could result in a fuel leak and unscheduled shut down of the engine. | Examine the water separator sensor for damage and replace where necessary. In addition issue technical information to the dealers giving details of the torque specification for this component. | 419 | TRAJET | KMHMJ81VP2U124223 | KMHMG81VPTU143160 | |||
| 22/08/03 | R/2003/137 | PEUGEOT | 807 | REAR BENCH SEAT MAY NOT LOCK IN PLACE | Rear bench seat in third row may not lock in place and tip forward during harsh deceleration | Recall affected vehicles and modify routing of check strap. | 3 | X1M | 807 | 06/12/2002 | 30/01/2003 | ||
| 26/08/03 | R/2003/125 | TOYOTA | AVENSIS | POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG | The crimping connector of the inflator cartridge may be incorrectly assembled with the curtain airbag on certain vehicles. In the event of airbag activation full deployment of the curtain shield cannot be guaranteed due to this condition. | Replace the curtain shield airbag. | 31 | SR60557 | AVENSIS | 08/03/2003 | 17/03/2003 | ||
| 26/08/03 | R/2003/126 | TOYOTA | AVENSIS | POSSIBLE IMBALANCE UNDER HEAVY BRAKING. | The brake pipes leading into the ABS actuator may have been incorrectly positioned. This could cause an imbalance in performance under heavy braking. | Check and reposition the brake pipes if necessary. | 1537 | SR60556 | AVENSIS | 15/01/2003 | 14/03/2003 | ||
| 27/08/03 | R/2003/113 | JAGUAR | XJ8 | POWER STEERING PIPE MAY CHAFE ON ALTERNATOR TERMINALS | The power steering rack to oil cooler pipe may chafe on the alternator cable terminal. This could cause an electrical short circuit and risk of fire in the facia trim above the driver's footwell also an oil leak and loss of power assistance to the steering. | Check the proximity of the power steering pipe to the alternator terminal. Cable tie the oil pipe clear of the alternator where appropriate replace any damaged pipes and alternator components. Fit a new alternator where found necessary. | 16303 | XJ8 | SAJJJALD3CR812256 | SAJDA14C4YLF15803 | 01/10/1997 | 30/06/2000 | |
| 29/08/03 | R/2003/148 | IVECO | 29L & 35S DAILY | POSSIBLE INCORRECT BRAKE PIPE CONNECTIONS ON VEHICLES WITHOUT ABS | There is a possibility that the brake pipes may have been incorrectly connected. As a consequence failure in one hydraulic circuit may result in the vehicle veering to the left or right when the brakes are next applied. | Renew and reposition the brake pipe connections to comply with the specification. | 4971 | RC S85 | DAILY | ZCFC3571005356307 | ZCFC3581005438887 | 01/11/2001 | 31/05/2003 |
| 29/08/03 | R/2003/148 | IVECO | 29L & 35S DAILY | POSSIBLE INCORRECT BRAKE PIPE CONNECTIONS ON VEHICLES WITHOUT ABS | There is a possibility that the brake pipes may have been incorrectly connected. As a consequence failure in one hydraulic circuit may result in the vehicle veering to the left or right when the brakes are next applied. | Renew and reposition the brake pipe connections to comply with the specification. | 4971 | RC S85 | DAILY | ZCFC356200D169921 | ZCFC358100D217421 | 01/11/2001 | 31/05/2003 |
| 29/08/03 | R/2003/102 | PEUGEOT | BOXER | POSSIBLE CHAFING OF WIRING LOOM | There is a possibility that the wiring loom may be damaged as a result of contact being made between components in the heater blower and gear lever. This may result in a short circuit and failure of the heater. | Recall affected vehicles and fit a protector and an additional grooved sleeve. | 1723 | XZX | BOXER | ||||
| 29/08/03 | RM/2003/013 | HARLEY DAVIDSON | XL 1200C SPORTSTER | LEFT HAND MIRROR STEM MAY FRACTURE | The left hand mirror stem may fracture allowing the mirror to fall from the motorcycle. | Replace the left hand and right hand mirrors. | 167 | 108 | XL1200 | ||||
| 02/09/03 | R/2003/147 | PEUGEOT | 307 | POSSIBILITY OF CUTS IN TYRES. | Due to an incident during the vehicle manufacturing process there may be cuts in the side wall or tread of one or both of the tyres on the right hand side of the vehicle. | Examine the tyres fitted to the vehicle and replace any that are found to be cut. | 554 | X2W | 307 | 21/08/2003 | 21/08/2003 | ||
| 05/09/03 | R/2003/132 | FIAT | SCUDO | POSSIBLE CRACKING OF LOWER ENGINE STABILISER ROD | The lower engine stabiliser rod may crack or break. This could result in detachment of the off side drive shaft on full lock. | Inspect the stabiliser rod welding and fit a new rod where found necessary. | 103 | 4706 | SCUDO | ZFAZZZ00006012125 | ZFAZZZ00006019474 | 01/04/2003 | 30/04/2003 |
| 05/09/03 | R/2003/131 | FIAT | ULYSSE | WATER INGRESS INTO THE AIRBAG ECU | Water ingress into the airbag control unit (ECU) could result in illumination of the warning light and in the worst case unintentional deployment of the airbag. | Seal the airbag ECU compartment | 45 | 4600 | ULYSSE | ZFAZZZ00003000676 | ZFAZZZ00003040592 | 01/03/2002 | 31/12/2002 |
| 05/09/03 | R/2003/122 | PEUGEOT | 807 | ELECTRICAL SIGNAL COULD NEUTRALISE THE SLIDING DOOR SAFETY LOCK | There is a possibility that the electric sliding doors may open whilst the vehicle is in motion. | Fit a replacement electronic control unit to the door. | 326 | XZW | 807 | 19/01/2001 | 03/12/2002 | ||
| 05/09/03 | R/2003/141 | FIAT | ULYSSE & SCUDO | FRONT HUB SECURITY | Front hub nut security pin may have been incorrectly fitted. | Recall affected vehicles check for correct fitment of pin and replace if necessary | 31 | 4625 | SCUDO | 01/02/2003 | 30/04/2003 | ||
| 05/09/03 | R/2003/141 | FIAT | ULYSSE & SCUDO | FRONT HUB SECURITY | Front hub nut security pin may have been incorrectly fitted. | Recall affected vehicles check for correct fitment of pin and replace if necessary | 31 | 4625 | ULYSSE | 01/02/2003 | 30/04/2003 | ||
| 05/09/03 | R/2003/123 | PEUGEOT | 807 | WATER INGRESS INTO THE AIRBAG ECU | There is a possibility that water may ingress into the airbag electronic control unit (ECU) compartment. This may cause premature deployment of the airbag. | Seal the airbag ECU compartment. | 326 | XZW | 807 | 19/01/2001 | 03/12/2002 | ||
| 05/09/03 | R/2003/139 | FIAT | ULYSSE | ELECTRIC SLIDING REAR DOOR | Electric Sliding door may open inadvertently. | Recall affected vehicles and check and upgrade door control system ECU. | 29 | 4604 | ULYSSE | ZFA17900013001604 | ZFA17900013042583 | 01/03/2002 | 31/12/2002 |
| 05/09/03 | R/2003/140 | FIAT | ULYSSE | POSSIBLE CHAFING OF OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE | Offside front brake hose may chafe | Recall affected vehicles check and fit new pipe if necessary | 97 | 4614 | ULYSSE | ZFA17900013060108 | ZFA17900013066350 | 01/03/2003 | 30/04/2003 |
| 05/09/03 | R/2003/108 | PEUGEOT | 406 | POSSIBLE INCORRECT WIRING OF SIDE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS | There is a possibility that the connections for the side airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may have been inverted on the connectors for the airbag ECU. In the case of an impact there is a risk that the incorrect side airbag could be triggered. | Check and if required change over the wires concerned in the airbag connector. | 102 | XZP | 406 | ||||
| 08/09/03 | R/2003/116 | RENAULT | LAGUNA II 1.6 16V (K4M) | POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION | The engine may intermittently accelerate by itself and/or suffer instability of the idle speed. | Reprogramme the fuel injection computer software. | 2198 | 0AC1 | LAGUNA | 01/01/2001 | 31/07/2002 | ||
| 08/09/03 | R/2003/117 | RENAULT | LAGUNA II 1.8 16V (F4P) & 2.0 16V (F4R) | POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION | The engine may intermittently accelerate by itself and/or suffer instability of the idle speed. | Reprogramme the fuel injection computer software. | 12819 | 0AC2 | LAGUNA | 01/05/2001 | 31/10/2002 | ||
| 10/09/03 | RCT/2004/001 | NIM ENGINEERING LTD | Cable Recovery Winch | Potential for failure of braking efficiency in reverse mode | If a rearward force is applied to either rear corner of the unit the auto brake reverse mode can be over ridden on that side causing the unit to pivot on the opposite stationary wheel. | Recall the affected units to modify the brake linkage. | 29 | Cable Recovery Winch | 01/04/2001 | 01/04/2002 | |||
| 15/09/03 | R/2004/054 | SCANIA TRUCK | Various Models | POSSIBILITY OF FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING | Premature failure of rear wheel bearings caused by dirt and water penetration due to a defective inner seal | Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the bearings and seals of both rear hubs. | 285 | 30931 | VARIOUS | ||||
| 19/09/03 | R/2003/146 | MERCEDES BENZ | C CLASS | POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL | It is possible that the steering coupling at the union with the steering gear may not be correctly positioned and/or sufficiently torqued. This could lead to the steering gear becoming detached from the steering column with subsequent loss of steering control. | Check the position of the steering coupling and the fasteners for correct torque. | 16 | 1877 | C CLASS | ||||
| 24/09/03 | R/2003/152 | DENNIS | DART | TO FIT WARNING DEVICE TO THROTTLE PEDAL | There is a possibility of an electronic throttle pedal circuit failure which might lead to an unexpected surge in engine revs. | Recall affected vehicles and modify engine fault warning light so that it will illuminate if a partial pedal circuit failure occurs before any loss of engine speed control is experienced. | 1481 | SLF DART | |||||
| 24/09/03 | R/2003/152 | DENNIS | DART | TO FIT WARNING DEVICE TO THROTTLE PEDAL | There is a possibility of an electronic throttle pedal circuit failure which might lead to an unexpected surge in engine revs. | Recall affected vehicles and modify engine fault warning light so that it will illuminate if a partial pedal circuit failure occurs before any loss of engine speed control is experienced. | 1481 | DART | |||||
| 29/09/03 | R/2003/128 | AUDI | A3 | SHATTER CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON A VACUUM PIPE TO BRAKE SERVO | Shatter cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo near the connections. If a vacuum pipe leaks a lot more force will be necessary to operate the brake pedal. | The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and replaced if necessary. | 21335 | 47J4 | A3 | 01/08/1996 | 30/06/1999 | ||
| 01/10/03 | R/2003/153 | ALFA ROMEO | 147 | POSSIBLE FIRE RISK | Possible short circuit and fire risk in engine coolant booster heater wiring circuit during engine warm up period. | Modify the electrical wiring fit a re-rated protective fuse and install modified mounting bushes. | 6 | 147 | ZFA93700005041468 | ZFA93700005097241 | 01/01/2002 | 30/04/2003 | |
| 01/10/03 | R/2003/153 | ALFA ROMEO | 147 | POSSIBLE FIRE RISK | Possible short circuit and fire risk in engine coolant booster heater wiring circuit during engine warm up period. | Modify the electrical wiring fit a re-rated protective fuse and install modified mounting bushes. | 6 | 147 | ZFA93700003084119 | ZFA93700003171718 | 01/01/2002 | 30/04/2003 | |
| 01/10/03 | R/2004/030 | DAF BUS | SB120 Euro 3 | POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAK. | Failure of number one injector pipe which in the worst case scenario may result in a vehicle fire. | Replace number one injector pipe with a quality assured item. At the same time the remaining injector pipes will be inspected for serviceability. | 163 | SB | OH009433000000000 | OH010629000000000 | 01/02/2002 | 01/02/2004 | |
| 02/10/03 | R/2003/161 | BENTLEY MOTOR CARS | ARNAGE | POSSIBLE FOULING OF FUEL & BRAKE PIPES | The potential exists for a foul to occur between the brake modulator pipe and the fuel pipe entering the fuel cooler and a further foul between the brake modulator pre-charge pump and the brake pipes. This may result in eventual abrasive damage to the pipes and possible leakage | Recall likely affected vehicles to check gap between pipes. If found to be too close or if corrosion protection has worn off remedial action will be taken. In the unlikely event of excessive abrasion the affected pipes will be replaced. | 357 | RJL EJD | ARNAGE | ||||
| 03/10/03 | R/2003/151 | CITROEN | C5 (LX models) | POSSIBLE CRACKING OF ROAD WHEEL | Under severe operating conditions and high mileage the pressed aluminium road wheels may crack around the wheel fixing holes. This could ultimately result in the detachment of a wheel. | Replace the wheels with a modified type. | 14110 | XVA | C5 | VF7D*****76003512 | VF7D*****76436342 | 01/01/2001 | 31/05/2003 |
| 06/10/03 | R/2003/155 | FORD | GALAXY | INCORRECT DEPLOYMENT OF CURTAIN AIRBAG | It is possible that some RHD Galaxy vehicles fitted with side curtain airbags may have an error with the wiring that may trigger the wrong curtain airbag to be deployed in the event of a side impact | Recall affected vehicles to test the airbag system and if necessary fit a wiring adapter. | 7867 | GALAXY | 0000000000000002R | 0000000000000003T | 30/10/2002 | 14/08/2003 | |
| 08/10/03 | R/2003/159 | VOLVO CAR | S80 V70 V70XC S60 & XC90 | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | There is a possibility of a restriction in a T - Piece in the fuel return line which could lead to a pressure build up which could blow the pipe off with resulting leakage of fuel. | Recall affected vehicles and replace T - Piece with quality assured type. | 1090 | R2307X | V70 | 388138 | 393194 | ||
| 08/10/03 | R/2003/159 | VOLVO CAR | S80 V70 V70XC S60 & XC90 | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | There is a possibility of a restriction in a T - Piece in the fuel return line which could lead to a pressure build up which could blow the pipe off with resulting leakage of fuel. | Recall affected vehicles and replace T - Piece with quality assured type. | 1090 | R2307X | S60 | 358224 | 362914 | ||
| 08/10/03 | R/2003/159 | VOLVO CAR | S80 V70 V70XC S60 & XC90 | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | There is a possibility of a restriction in a T - Piece in the fuel return line which could lead to a pressure build up which could blow the pipe off with resulting leakage of fuel. | Recall affected vehicles and replace T - Piece with quality assured type. | 1090 | R2307X | S80 | 355151 | 356931 | ||
| 10/10/03 | R/2003/157 | FODEN | ALPHA | LOAD SENSING VALVE SETTING | The Load Sensing Valve (LSV) may have been incorrectly set which may result in lower than expected brake efficiency in the laden condition. | Recall affected vehices and reset Load Sensing Valve. | 262 | ALPHA | F910110 | F911506 | 01/12/2001 | 30/09/2003 | |
| 13/10/03 | R/2003/143 | FORD | EXPLORER | DRIVERS SEAT MAY RECLINE UNEXPECTEDLY | Driver's side seat upper recliner to seat back frame attachment bolt may fracture forcing seat to fully recline unexpectedly. | Recall affected vehicles and fit new design spacer and bolt. | 3011 | 3C899 | EXPLORER | 01/01/1998 | 31/12/2002 | ||
| 20/10/03 | R/2003/156 | KIA | SPORTAGE | POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING | There is a possibility that the steering intermediate shaft securing bolts may have been incorrectly torqued. | Recall affected vehicles and retorque securing bolts | 1230 | SPORTAGE | 01/11/2002 | 30/04/2003 | |||
| 24/10/03 | RM/2003/015 | TRIUMPH | DAYTONA 600 | CLEVIS PIN MAY FOUL CONTROL PANEL AND CAUSE REAR BRAKE DRAG | If brake pedal is adjusted from its nominal position and rear brake pedal clevis pin end float taken up to offside of bike clevis pin clip may foul top edge of control plate thereby applying some degree of rear brake drag. Rear brake drag may apply rear brake. | Recall affected machines and replace clevis pin circlip with modified type | 330 | DAYTONA | 170604 | 182770 | 01/03/2002 | 31/05/2003 | |
| 24/10/03 | R/2003/167 | VOLVO CAR | XC90 | POSSIBLE INCORRECT FITTING OF SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS | There is a possibility that the seat belt attachments for the 2nd and 3d row may not have been fitted correctly. Some attachments may not have been tightened properly. | Recall affected vehicles and inspect the attachments and if necessary replace the screws and tighten to correct specification | 1546 | R83061 | XC90 | 408 | 42565 | ||
| 27/10/03 | RM/2003/016 | KAWASAKI | ZX636 -B1H and ZX600-K1H | MUFFLER MAY BECOME DETACHED | The plug welds that secure the muffler bracket to the muffler body can crack allowing the muffler to become loose in the bracket. After continued use the muffler could separate from the main exhaust pipe creating the potential for an accident resulting in injury. | Recall affected machines to check the bracket welds and to add a damper or if necessary replacing the muffler. | 2628 | 31 | ZX600F1 | JKBZX636BBAO000062 JKAZX600KKA000047 | JKBZX636BBA024028 JKAZX600KKA003775 | ||
| 27/10/03 | R/2003/168 | CITROEN | XSARA PICASSO | POSSIBLE LOSS OF ACCELERATION | There is a possibility of disengagement of the accelerator pedal from the support linkage which could result in loss of acceleration | Recall affected vehicles and replace accelerator pedal clips | 5872 | XQX | PICASSO | VF7******39519536 | VF7******39567526 | 01/03/2003 | 30/06/2003 |
| 28/10/03 | RM/2003/017 | MOTO GUZZI | KRV11 SPORT & KSV11 SPORT | KR V11 Sport. Engine Flexible Coupling and Double moveable hose may break down. KR and KS V11 Sport. Flexible coupling and moveable hose may break down. | If the engine is running at high revolutions close to the rev limit for a prolonged amount of time the connecting rod screws may give way and break resulting in engine breakdown. | Recall affected machines and replace connecting rod spring drive and moveable hose with modified type. | 2654 | 101EA5 | KRV11 SPORT | ||||
| 28/10/03 | RM/2003/017 | MOTO GUZZI | KRV11 SPORT & KSV11 SPORT | KR V11 Sport. Engine Flexible Coupling and Double moveable hose may break down. KR and KS V11 Sport. Flexible coupling and moveable hose may break down. | If the engine is running at high revolutions close to the rev limit for a prolonged amount of time the connecting rod screws may give way and break resulting in engine breakdown. | Recall affected machines and replace connecting rod spring drive and moveable hose with modified type. | 2654 | 101EA5 | KSV11 SPORT | ||||
| 30/10/03 | R/2003/171 | VOLVO CAR | XC90 | POSSIBLE UNINTENTIONAL OPERATION OF ABS | There is a possibility that at certain temperatures (room temp or below) that the front wheel speed sensors can send faulty signals to a number of control units. It is possible that under braking the ABS could be activated when not needed and the ABS light will be illuminated. | Recall affected vehicles and replace both front wheel sensors with modified type. | 429 | R53063 | XC90 | 39354 | 49450 | ||
| 30/10/03 | R/2003/171 | VOLVO CAR | XC90 | POSSIBLE UNINTENTIONAL OPERATION OF ABS | There is a possibility that at certain temperatures (room temp or below) that the front wheel speed sensors can send faulty signals to a number of control units. It is possible that under braking the ABS could be activated when not needed and the ABS light will be illuminated. | Recall affected vehicles and replace both front wheel sensors with modified type. | 429 | R53063 | XC90 | 39461 | 48686 | ||
| 30/10/03 | R/2003/171 | VOLVO CAR | XC90 | POSSIBLE UNINTENTIONAL OPERATION OF ABS | There is a possibility that at certain temperatures (room temp or below) that the front wheel speed sensors can send faulty signals to a number of control units. It is possible that under braking the ABS could be activated when not needed and the ABS light will be illuminated. | Recall affected vehicles and replace both front wheel sensors with modified type. | 429 | R53063 | XC90 | 39437 | 43301 | ||
| 31/10/03 | R/2003/165 | DAEWOO | Matiz (1 Litre) | HIGH ENGINE SPEED IDLE CONDITION MAY OCCUR | A screw in the motorised throttle idle actuator (MTIA) could be faulty. A faulty MTIA could result in a high engine speed. | Examine and replace the motorised throttle idle actuator where found necessary. | 389 | MATIZ | |||||
| 31/10/03 | R/2003/119 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER EVOLUTION 8 | INABILITY TO CHANGE GEAR | Due to insecure fitment of the pin in the gear shift control set there is a possibility that the pin could could fall out making it impossible to change gear. | Check the tightness of the gear shift pin if loose fit a new gear shift set. If the pin is tight a secondary locking arrangement will be fitted as a precaution. | 575 | LANCER | CT9A-0200201 | CT9A-0206345 | |||
| 31/10/03 | RM/2003/014 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | GL1800A-2 & GL1800A-3 | IMPROPER WELDS IN FRAME CROSS MEMBER | The frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or over pot holes can cause the affected welds to crack. In the worst case the welded area could break resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation. | Recall affected machines for inspection. Any repairs will consist of reinforcement of the welds and where cracks are identified during the initial inspection a new countermeasure frame will be installed. | 120 | DH/MK/AS03012 | GL1800A-2 | 1HFSC47A72A101111 | 1HFSC47A12A101170 | 01/03/2002 | 10/09/2002 |
| 31/10/03 | RM/2003/014 | HONDA MOTORCYCLES | GL1800A-2 & GL1800A-3 | IMPROPER WELDS IN FRAME CROSS MEMBER | The frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or over pot holes can cause the affected welds to crack. In the worst case the welded area could break resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation. | Recall affected machines for inspection. Any repairs will consist of reinforcement of the welds and where cracks are identified during the initial inspection a new countermeasure frame will be installed. | 120 | DH/MK/AS03012 | GL1800A-3 | 1HFSC47A43A200051 | 1HFSC47A53A200110 | 01/03/2002 | 10/09/2002 |
| 01/11/03 | R/2003/169 | BMW | 5 SERIES | UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG | A possible fault in the microprocessor in the air bag control unit could lead to an uncontrolled setting of the output signals from the control unit immediately after switching on the ignition. In unfavourable conditions this may lead to components of the safety and restraint system being triggered. This fault does not affect the vehicle while the car is being driven. | Recall affected vehicles and replace and code the air bag control unit. | 8176 | 5 SERIES | 01/01/2001 | 31/08/2001 | |||
| 02/11/03 | RCOMP/2003/002 | RAC AUTOWINDSCREENS | SCREEN BONDING MATERIAL DOES NOT MEET REQUIRED STANDARD | The glazing adhesive does not meet the usually required high standard. In some circumstances the adhesive may not effectively seal the glass and in extreme circumstances may not retain the glass | Recall all vehicles on which the identified adhesive was used and replace glass and adhesive. | 9655 | |||||||
| 05/11/03 | R/2003/160 | AUDI | A8 | REPLACE DRIVERS AIRBAG | On vehicles in the affected range there is a possibility that the cover of the driver's airbag can come into contact with the driver if the airbag is triggered. | Recall affected vehicles to replace the driver's airbag | 235 | A8 | WAU***4E*4N000103 | WAU***4E*4N000482 | 01/08/2002 | 31/03/2003 | |
| 05/11/03 | R/2003/160 | AUDI | A8 | REPLACE DRIVERS AIRBAG | On vehicles in the affected range there is a possibility that the cover of the driver's airbag can come into contact with the driver if the airbag is triggered. | Recall affected vehicles to replace the driver's airbag | 235 | A8 | WAU***4E*3N000289 | WAU***4E*3N007474 | 01/08/2002 | 31/03/2003 | |
| 10/11/03 | R/2003/162 | KIA | RIO CARENS & SEDONA | REPROGRAMMING OF ABS ECM | An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh | Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme ABS ECM and RDM data | 2638 | SEDONA | 27/11/2002 | 19/03/2003 | |||
| 10/11/03 | R/2003/162 | KIA | RIO CARENS & SEDONA | REPROGRAMMING OF ABS ECM | An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh | Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme ABS ECM and RDM data | 2638 | CARENS | 27/11/2002 | 19/03/2003 | |||
| 10/11/03 | R/2003/162 | KIA | RIO CARENS & SEDONA | REPROGRAMMING OF ABS ECM | An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh | Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme ABS ECM and RDM data | 2638 | RIO | 27/11/2002 | 19/03/2003 | |||
| 17/11/03 | R/2003/175 | PORSCHE | 911 TURBO GT2 & GT3 | POSSIBLE FIRE RISK | A connector bolt may be loose which could cause a steering fluid leak and loss of power assistance to the steering and and on the 911 Turbo to the power assistance to the clutch. Leaking fluid may ignite if it comes into contact with the exhaust system. | Vehicles must be recalled and the connector bolts must be tightened with the correct torque. | 303 | 911 | |||||
| 17/11/03 | R/2003/173 | VOLVO CAR | S40 & V40 | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak | Recall affected vehicles and secure fuel rail end cover with a V- clamp | 8212 | R23057 | V40 | ||||
| 17/11/03 | R/2003/173 | VOLVO CAR | S40 & V40 | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK | The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak | Recall affected vehicles and secure fuel rail end cover with a V- clamp | 8212 | R23057 | S40 | ||||
| 18/11/03 | R/2010/153 | MERCEDES BENZ | C - CLASS | BONNET COULD OPEN WITHOUT WARNING | It is possible that due to a previous minor collision which the driver may have considered insignificant the bonnet securing hook may have been damaged which could result in the opening of the bonnet if it has not been closed correctly. | Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the hook with a modified hook. | 2 | 1780 | C CLASS | ||||
| 24/11/03 | R/2003/073 | DAIHATSU | HIJET (petrol engine) | CORROSION OF FUEL TANK MAY LEAD TO FUEL LEAK | Corrosion of the top of the fuel tank may result in a fuel leak. | Fit a new fuel tank. | 2879 | HIJET | |||||
| 24/11/03 | R/2003/073 | DAIHATSU | HIJET (petrol engine) | CORROSION OF FUEL TANK MAY LEAD TO FUEL LEAK | Corrosion of the top of the fuel tank may result in a fuel leak. | Fit a new fuel tank. | 2879 | HIJET | |||||
| 24/11/03 | R/2003/158 | PEUGEOT | 206 | SERVICE BRAKE LINKAGE MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED | It is necessary to exchange the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system to avoid any loss of braking. Peugeot have experienced a limited number of incidents where one of the pins has not been locked properly during fitting. | Recall the potentially affected vehicles and replace the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system. | 284339 | 206 | 01/09/1998 | 28/02/2002 | |||
| 24/11/03 | R/2003/074 | DAIHATSU | HIJET (diesel engine) | CORROSION OF FUEL TANK MAY LEAD TO FUEL LEAK | Corrosion of the top of the fuel tank may result in a fuel oil leak. | Fit a new fuel tank. | 1153 | HIJET | |||||
| 24/11/03 | R/2003/074 | DAIHATSU | HIJET (diesel engine) | CORROSION OF FUEL TANK MAY LEAD TO FUEL LEAK | Corrosion of the top of the fuel tank may result in a fuel oil leak. | Fit a new fuel tank. | 1153 | HIJET | |||||
| 26/11/03 | R/2003/174 | CITROEN | RELAY 2 | HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY | The handbrake adjustment system may be unreliable which will reduce its efficiency under certain conditions. | Check adjust and/or replace the brake shoe mechanisms. | 4448 | XQT | RELAY | VF7******17030814 | VF7******17316076 | 01/03/2002 | 30/09/2003 |
| 28/11/03 | RM/2003/018 | SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES | UH125K2/K3 BURGMAN SCOOTER | POSSIBLE LOSS OF REAR BRAKE DISC PAD | There is a possibility that the securing e-ring of the rear brake caliper retaining pad pin could work loose during long high speed riding. In the worst possible case the pad retaining pin can become completely detached and the rear disc pads drop out of the caliper giving a loss of braking performance. | Recall affected machines and replace rear caliper and swinging arm. | 476 | r03/02 | UH125 | ||||
| 28/11/03 | RM/2005/020 | BMW MOTORCYCLES | F650CS | REAR BRAKE CALIPER RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT BE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE | It is possible that a number of machines have been released from the factory with the securing screws of the rear brake caliper not tightened to the correct torque. Should this situation not be rectified the caliper may would become insecure with the attendant possibility that the rear wheel could lock. | Recall affected machines and check the tightening torque of the caliper retaining screws. | 727 | F SERIES | ZH00000000000000001 | ZH000000000014472 | |||
| 03/12/03 | R/2003/124 | TOYOTA | LAND CRUISER | THE FRONT SEAT BELT INSTALLATION MAY BE LOOSE. | The front seat belt installation may be loose at its uppermost position on the B post due to incorrect reinstallation following conversion to a commercial vehicle. | Examine the front seat belt installation and correct and make secure where found necessary. | 437 | SR60558 | LANDCRUISER | JTEAZ99J000001014 | JTEAZ99JO00015870 | 01/08/1996 | 31/08/2002 |
| 03/12/03 | R/2003/124 | TOYOTA | LAND CRUISER | THE FRONT SEAT BELT INSTALLATION MAY BE LOOSE. | The front seat belt installation may be loose at its uppermost position on the B post due to incorrect reinstallation following conversion to a commercial vehicle. | Examine the front seat belt installation and correct and make secure where found necessary. | 437 | SR60558 | LANDCRUISER | JT111GJ9000005110 | JT111GJ9000051812 | 01/08/1996 | 31/08/2002 |
| 08/12/03 | R/2003/170 | NISSAN | PRIMERA ALMERA TINO & X-TRAIL | ENGINE MAY STALL | A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart | Recall affected vehicles and replace sensors. | 111831 | r3022 | PRIMERA | 01/01/1999 | 30/09/2002 | ||
| 08/12/03 | R/2003/170 | NISSAN | PRIMERA ALMERA TINO & X-TRAIL | ENGINE MAY STALL | A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart | Recall affected vehicles and replace sensors. | 111831 | r3022 | X-TRAIL | 01/01/1999 | 30/09/2002 | ||
| 08/12/03 | R/2003/170 | NISSAN | PRIMERA ALMERA TINO & X-TRAIL | ENGINE MAY STALL | A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart | Recall affected vehicles and replace sensors. | 111831 | r3022 | TINO | 01/01/1999 | 30/09/2002 | ||
| 08/12/03 | R/2003/170 | NISSAN | PRIMERA ALMERA TINO & X-TRAIL | ENGINE MAY STALL | A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart | Recall affected vehicles and replace sensors. | 111831 | r3022 | ALMERA | 01/01/1999 | 30/09/2002 | ||
| 08/12/03 | R/2003/176 | VOLVO BUS | B12B & B12M | RETORQUE OF HYDRAULIC PUMP TEST NIPPLE | The hydraulic pump test nipple may not have been fully tightened. This could result in an oil leak from the power steering system and a consequential reduction in and eventual loss of power assistance to the steering. | Check and tighten the hydraulic pump test nipple to the specified torque. | 128 | C4947 | B12B | ||||
| 08/12/03 | R/2003/176 | VOLVO BUS | B12B & B12M | RETORQUE OF HYDRAULIC PUMP TEST NIPPLE | The hydraulic pump test nipple may not have been fully tightened. This could result in an oil leak from the power steering system and a consequential reduction in and eventual loss of power assistance to the steering. | Check and tighten the hydraulic pump test nipple to the specified torque. | 128 | C4947 | B12M | ||||
| 12/12/03 | R/2003/099 | MAZDA | MPV/MX-5/MAZDA 6 | FOG LAMP SECURITY CONCERN. | Repeated thermal expansion and shrinkage in use may cause the front fog light socket holder to become detached from the fog light case. As a consequence an exposed hot bulb may come into contact with part of the vehicle body or fittings. | Attach a spring to the rear of the fog light to prevent the socket holder detaching from the fog light case. | 28339 | 6 | JMZGG******100113 | JMZGG******169924 | |||
| 12/12/03 | R/2003/099 | MAZDA | MPV/MX-5/MAZDA 6 | FOG LAMP SECURITY CONCERN. | Repeated thermal expansion and shrinkage in use may cause the front fog light socket holder to become detached from the fog light case. As a consequence an exposed hot bulb may come into contact with part of the vehicle body or fittings. | Attach a spring to the rear of the fog light to prevent the socket holder detaching from the fog light case. | 28339 | 6 | JMZGY******100039 | JMZGY******127717 | |||
| 12/12/03 | R/2003/099 | MAZDA | MPV/MX-5/MAZDA 6 | FOG LAMP SECURITY CONCERN. | Repeated thermal expansion and shrinkage in use may cause the front fog light socket holder to become detached from the fog light case. As a consequence an exposed hot bulb may come into contact with part of the vehicle body or fittings. | Attach a spring to the rear of the fog light to prevent the socket holder detaching from the fog light case. | 28339 | MPV | JMZLW******200019 | JMZLW******209838 | |||
| 12/12/03 | R/2003/099 | MAZDA | MPV/MX-5/MAZDA 6 | FOG LAMP SECURITY CONCERN. | Repeated thermal expansion and shrinkage in use may cause the front fog light socket holder to become detached from the fog light case. As a consequence an exposed hot bulb may come into contact with part of the vehicle body or fittings. | Attach a spring to the rear of the fog light to prevent the socket holder detaching from the fog light case. | 28339 | MX5 | JMZNB18****100017 | JMZNB18****314982 | |||
| 12/12/03 | R/2003/163 | MITSUBISHI | SHOGUN with 4M40 engines | Engine rpm may increase unexpectedly | There is a possibility that due to improper operation when assembling the engine at production a crack occurred on the advance control lever of the cold start device on the injection pump. | During specific vehicle usage there is a possibility that the engine rpm could increase if the cold start lever broke. | 697 | SHOGUN | 09/05/1994 | 27/03/1997 | |||
| 12/12/03 | R/2003/164 | MITSUBISHI | SPACEWAGON | CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON THE BRAKE HOSE | There is a possibility that due to improper fixing position of the front brake hose excessive stress may occur to the hose when continually operated on the steering system. In the worst case cracks may occur on the brake hose which may result in a leak and a reduction in brake force. | Recall affected vehicles to fit modified brake hoses and brackets | 4955 | SPACE WAGON | 01/10/1999 | 01/10/2003 | |||
| 16/12/03 | RM/2003/020 | TRIUMPH | SPEEDMASTER AMERICA | AIR MAY ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM | If the motorcycle is dropped onto its left side to the horizontal position for any reason air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir to master cylinder hose. The air will be unable to escape when the machine is righted and this could result in the rear brake becoming inoperative. | Raise the height of the rear brake master cylinder reservoir mounting. | 1021 | SPEEDMASTER AMERICA | 139158 | 197076 | 01/06/2001 | 03/12/2003 | |
| 18/12/03 | RM/2003/022 | BENELLI | TORNADO | ENGINE MAY CUT OUT WITHOUT WARNING | Engine may cut out without warning | Recall affected machines and replace the machine tilt switch | 157 | Tornado TRE | 01/12/2002 | 01/12/2003 | |||
| 18/12/03 | R/2003/187 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH and FM | V-STAY BRACKET | Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion and premature wear of the drive axle V stay ball joint. | Examine the condition of the V stay ball joint. Clean grease and reseal if satisfactory or fit a new V stay as necessary. | 3776 | C0474 | FH | ||||
| 18/12/03 | R/2003/187 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH and FM | V-STAY BRACKET | Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion and premature wear of the drive axle V stay ball joint. | Examine the condition of the V stay ball joint. Clean grease and reseal if satisfactory or fit a new V stay as necessary. | 3776 | C0474 | FM | ||||
| 18/12/03 | R/2003/188 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH and FM | SPLIT PIN MAY BE MISSING FROM DRAG LINK SECURING NUT. | A split pin may be missing from the steering drag link ball joint castle nut which could subsequently loosen. | Recall and examine the affected vehicles. If a split pin is found to be missing implement the repair procedure specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | 1006 | C0502 | FH | ||||
| 18/12/03 | R/2003/188 | VOLVO TRUCK | FH and FM | SPLIT PIN MAY BE MISSING FROM DRAG LINK SECURING NUT. | A split pin may be missing from the steering drag link ball joint castle nut which could subsequently loosen. | Recall and examine the affected vehicles. If a split pin is found to be missing implement the repair procedure specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | 1006 | C0502 | FM | ||||
| 19/12/03 | R/2003/183 | PEUGEOT | 607 | PROTECTION OF THE BATTERY SUPPLY CIRCUIT. | It is necessary to protect the battery supply circuit to prevent any possible risk of an electrical short circuit | Fit a replacement battery negative cable fitted with a maxi fuse also fit protective felt to the aluminium section of the air conditioning pipes to insulate them from the battery positive cable. | 3696 | XYV | 607 | ||||
| 19/12/03 | R/2003/184 | PEUGEOT | 607 | POSSIBLE DEFORMATION OF REAR SUSPENSION | Possible non-conformity of the rear suspension triangles could in rare cases of stress lead to their deformation. | Fit new right and left side lower suspension triangles. | 594 | X1L | 607 | ||||
| 23/12/03 | R/2003/190 | DENNIS EAGLE | ELITE | FRONT HUB CASTING MAY FAIL IN AREA OF WHEEL BOLTS. | The front hub outer ring portion that houses the wheel bolts may break away from the inner nave portion fastened to the stub axle. In the worst case this would lead to detachment of the wheel. | Inspect vehicles in the affected range and replace any defective hubs found. | 370 | ELITE | 01/05/2003 | 30/11/2003 | |||
| 31/12/03 | R/2004/004 | RENAULT TRUCKS UK LTD | MIDLUM | POSSIBILITY THAT THE BELT MAY NOT LOCK WHEN REQUIRED | There is a possibility that the seat belt may not lock when required | Recall affected vehicles to check and replace if necessary the lap safety belt reel on the dual passenger seat | 76 | MIDLUM | 16/07/2003 | 17/10/2003 |
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