Peugeot Traveller recalls
58 official safety recalls for the Peugeot Traveller from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Starter may contact the battery cable
Insufficient cable protection may allow the starter to contact the battery positive cable, causing an electrical arc or short circuit, smoke and fire. The recall asks end users to return the product.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Fire
- Defect
- The starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable due to insufficient cable protection. This could cause an electric arc or short circuit, leading to smoke from the engine compartment and a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Instrument panel may show a black screen
A black screen on the instrument panel may make several functions unavailable to view. The in-vehicle infotainment software will be updated over the air.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot Traveller/Expert (K0)Rifter/Partner (K9) IVI s/w via OTA update.
- Defect
- Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.
- Remedy
- Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.
Engine control software may not meet emissions requirements
An engine control module calibration issue may cause the vehicle not to meet emissions requirements. The calibration will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot Expert Traveller (K0) Low In-use performance ratio â ECM software
- Defect
- On affected vehicles there is an issue with the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration which may lead to non-compliance with regulatory emission requirements.
- Remedy
- Update the ECM calibration.
Rear brake discs may be out of specification
Rear brake discs may have insufficient contact with the wheel hub, causing abnormal stress concentration. The discs will be checked and replaced, along with the brake pads if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot Traveller/Expert4- Rear Brake Discs.
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may have been equipped with rear brake discs out of specification. These brake discs have insufficient contact with the wheel hub resulting in abnormal stress concentration.
- Remedy
- Check the rear brake discs and replace them and the brake pads if necessary.
Emissions warning light may not illuminate
On-board diagnostics for the selective catalytic reduction system or diesel particle filter may not work correctly, so the malfunction indicator light may not illuminate when there is a fault. Engine control unit software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Emission recall â On Board Diagnostics
- Defect
- Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
- Remedy
- Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
Front control arm bolts or hinge may break
Corrosion may cause the front control arm fixing bolts or hinge to break, making the vehicle steer unpredictably and increasing injury risk. The recall asks end users to return the product.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The fixing bolts and the hinge on the vehicle’s front control arms may break due to corrosion. This can cause the vehicle to steer in an unpredictable way, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Camshaft chain may wear or break
Premature camshaft chain wear may cause abnormal noise or, in the worst case, chain breakage. Software will be updated and the engine checked; the chain will be replaced if needed. If no problem is found, the oil will be changed to a higher-viscosity type with anti-wear additives.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
- Defect
- Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
- Remedy
- Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
Battery monitoring software may contain an error
An error may occur in the battery monitoring unit software. The software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Traction Battery software
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
- Remedy
- Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Seat fixings may allow seats to move in a collision
Insufficient fixing on the first or second row of seats may allow them to move in a collision. The seat fixings will be reworked.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot Traveller/Expert K0 Seat Fixation
- Defect
- On affected vehicles there may be insufficient fixing on the 1st and/or 2nd row of seats that could potentially allow seat movement in the event of a collision
- Remedy
- On the affected vehicles seat fixings will be reworked
Air conditioning compressor fault may shut down powertrain
A fault in the air conditioning compressor stator wiring may cause current loss and shut down the powertrain while driving. The powertrain diagnosis ECU will be reprogrammed with updated software.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.�
- Remedy
- Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.
Steering tie rod nut may be under-tightened
A steering tie rod end nut may not be tightened to the correct torque. The nut will be replaced and tightened to the correct torque.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Affected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque.
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque.
- Remedy
- Replace the steering tie rod/track rod end nut and tighten to the correct torque.
Fuel line may contact the body and leak
An incorrectly positioned fuel pipe may contact the body and leak fuel. Its position will be checked and corrected if necessary, and a protective sleeve fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- The fuel line could make contact with the body and lead to fuel leakage
- Defect
- Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe.�
- Remedy
- Check fuel pipe positioning correct if necessary and fit protective sleeve.�
AdBlue injection may be too low in extreme cold
At -15°C, low tank and fluid temperatures may cause AdBlue to freeze and prevent it from heating quickly enough. Injection may fall below adequate levels, leading to excessive emissions. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Environment
- Defect
- AdBlue liquid injection may fall below adequate levels at extreme low temperatures (-15°C) when tank and fluid temperature are similarly low. Prolonged exposure to low temperatures may cause AdBlue to freeze, preventing the system from heating it quickly enough, which may result in excessive emission levels. This poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Handbrake and service brake efficiency may be reduced
On vehicles with a manual handbrake, braking efficiency may be compromised. The rear brake calipers will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE EFFICIENCY OF HANDBRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKE MIGHT BE COMPROMISED
- Defect
- On the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised.�
- Remedy
- Check the rear brake caliper references and replace as necessary.�
High-voltage harness may be out of specification
The high-voltage harness may not meet the correct specification. Its conformity will be checked and it will be replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE HIGH VOLTAGE HARNESS FITTED MIGHT NOT BE TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- The High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification.
- Remedy
- Check the harness conformity and replace it if necessary
Front seat headrests may not meet specification
Front seat headrests may not meet the design specification because a catch is missing. They will be checked and replaced if they do not conform.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- HEADRESTS ON THE FRONT MODULAR SEAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THE DESIGN SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may have been equipped with headrests on the front modular seat which do not conform to the design specification.
- Remedy
- Check the conformity of the front headrests (presence of the catch); in cases of non-conformity the front headrests will be replaced.
Rear window wiring harness may become displaced
The rear window wiring harness may move from its original position, weakening it and creating a potential thermal issue. Its routing will be checked, a fastening clip added and the harness replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL HARNESS COULD MOVE FROM ORIGINAL POSITION AND WEAKEN THE HARNESS
- Defect
- The rear window electrical harness could become displaced from its original position and present a potential thermal issue.
- Remedy
- Check the routing of harness and replace the electrical harness if necessary. Add a fastening clip to ensure that the electrical harness will be maintained in its normal position.
VIN label may show incorrect weight
The VIN label may show an incorrect weight, which could lead to an accident if more than the maximum allowable weight is towed. The product is being recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The manufacturer's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) label displays an incorrect weight. This may lead to an accident if more than the maximum allowable weight is towed. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Rear spring centraliser may be welded incorrectly
The rear spring centraliser may be incorrectly welded. Three weld spots will be added.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE REAR SPRING CENTRALISER MIGHT BE WELDED INCORRECTLY
- Defect
- The rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly.
- Remedy
- Add 3 weld spots to the rear spring centralisers
Left-side wheel bolts may be undertightened
A wheel bolt on each left-side wheel may not be tightened to the correct torque. The bolts will be checked and replaced if necessary, along with any parts damaged as a result.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- VEHICLES AFFECTED MAY HAVE A SINGLE WHEEL BOLT ON BOTH LEFT HAND SIDE WHEELS WHICH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
- Defect
- A single wheel bolt on both left-hand wheels may not be tightened to the correct tightening torque.
- Remedy
- Check and if necessary replace wheel bolts and any other associated parts if consequential damage has occurred.
Right-side wheel bolts may not be tight enough
A wheel bolt on each right-side wheel may not be tightened correctly. The wheels could be affected by consequential damage. Check the bolts and replace them and any associated damaged parts if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- VEHICLES AFFECTED MAY HAVE A SINGLE WHEEL BOLT ON BOTH RIGHT HAND SIDE WHEELS WHICH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
- Defect
- A single wheel bolt on both right-hand wheels may not be tightened to the correct tightening torque.
- Remedy
- Check and if necessary replace wheel bolts and any other associated parts if consequential damage has occurred.
Rear seat adjustment lever may not lock
A rear seat longitudinal adjustment lever may not lock properly. The affected seat frames will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- A REAR SEAT LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT LEVER MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY
- Defect
- A rear seat longitudinal adjustment lever may not lock properly.
- Remedy
- Check affected seat frames and replacing them if necessary.
Exhaust system may have the wrong catalytic converter
The exhaust system may not meet specification because it has the wrong catalytic converter. The correct exhaust system catalytic converter will be installed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- EXHAUST SYSTEM IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH CORRECT CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
- Defect
- Affected Vehicles have been fitted with an exhaust system which is not correct to specification
- Remedy
- Install correct exhaust system catalytic convertor.
Rear brake hoses may be damaged by holding clips
Movement between a rear brake hose and its holding clip may damage the hose. Both rear hoses will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY BECOME DAMAGED OVER TIME DUE TO MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE HOSE AND HOLDING CLIP
- Defect
- There is a possibility that the rear brake hose may become damaged due to relative movement between the hose and the holding clip.
- Remedy
- Check the condition of the left and right rear brake hoses and replace them if necessary.
Rear suspension fixings may not be tightened correctly
Some rear suspension fixings may not be tightened to specification. Tightening torques will be corrected and some nuts and bolts replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- TIGHTENING OF REAR SUSPENSION FIXINGS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- The tightening of some rear suspension fixings may not be correct to specification.
- Remedy
- Correcting some tightening torques and replacing some nuts and bolts.
Front wheel arch seals may allow water ingress
Faulty seals in the front wheel arches may let water enter the passenger compartment. The areas will be resealed, checked for water, and affected interior components replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBLE NON CONFORMITY OF SEALS IN FRONT WHEEL ARCHES COULD LEAD TO WATER INGRESS INTO CERTAIN ELECTRONIC UNITS
- Defect
- Possible non-conformity of certain seals in the front wheel arches could lead to water ingress into the passenger compartment.
- Remedy
- Resealing these areas checking for the presence of water in the passenger compartment and replacing certain components in the interior if required.
Seat belt lower bolts may be incorrectly tightened
The lower seat belt bolts may be incorrectly positioned or tightened. Their position and tightening torque will be checked and corrected if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ONE OR MORE FIXATIONS OF THE SEATBELTS LOWER BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
- Defect
- The tightening and positioning of the seat belt lower bolts may be incorrect.
- Remedy
- This campaign consists of checking and if necessary correcting both the position of the bolt and the tightening torque of all of the lower fixings of the seat belts.
Seat belt fixings and earth cables may be loose
Seat belt fixings and some earth cables may not be tightened to specification. They will be tightened.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ONE OR MORE FIXATIONS OF THE SEATBELTS AND ONE GROUND CABLE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
- Defect
- The tightening of the seat belt fixings and of certain earth cables may not conform to specification
- Remedy
- Tightening of the seat belt fixings and of certain earth cables.
Rear brake calipers may reduce parking brake efficiency
A non-conformity in the rear brake calipers could reduce parking brake efficiency. The calipers will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- NON-CONFORMITY OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS
- Defect
- A non-conformity of the rear brake callipers could reduce the efficiency of the parking brake.
- Remedy
- Check and if necessary replace the callipers
Underbody fuel pipes may become damaged
Movement between the underbody fuel pipes and nearby parts may damage the pipes over time. Their condition will be checked and they will be replaced if necessary; protective parts will be fitted to prevent future damage.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL TUBES UNDER BODY MAY BECOME DAMAGED OVER TIME
- Defect
- The fuel pipes under the body may have been damaged over time due to a relative movement between these pipes and their surroundings.
- Remedy
- Check the condition of the fuel pipes and replacing them if necessary. New protection will be fitted on all vehicles to prevent this damage in the future.
Rear brake hoses may be damaged by a clip
Movement against a clip may damage the rear brake hoses over time. Both rear hoses will be checked and replaced if necessary, and a new retaining clip fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO MOVEMENT BETWEEN THESE HOSES AND A CLIP
- Defect
- The rear brake hoses may have been damaged over time due to inappropriate movement between these hoses and a clip.
- Remedy
- Check the condition of the rear left-hand and right-hand brake hoses and replacing them if necessary. A new retaining clip is fitted on all vehicles to prevent this relative movement.
Front wheel arch seals may let water into cabin
Incorrect seals in the front wheel arches may allow water into the passenger compartment. The areas will be resealed, checked for water ingress and interior components replaced if required.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- CERTAIN SEALS IN THE FRONT WHEEL ARCHES MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- Certain seals in the front wheel arches may not be correct to specification and may cause water ingress into the passenger compartment
- Remedy
- Resealing these areas checking for the presence of water in the passenger compartment and replacing certain components in the interior if required
Front outer passenger seat belt may release
If the front centre passenger seat is occupied, the front outer passenger seat belt could release inadvertently. The centre buckle will be modified with foam and protective heat-shrink tubing.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- IF THE FRONT CENTRE PASSENGER SEATING POSITION IS OCCUPIED THE FRONT OUTER PASSENGER SEAT BELT COULD RELEASE
- Defect
- There is a risk of inadvertent release to the front outer passenger seat belt.
- Remedy
- Modifying the central seat buckle with foam and heat-shrinkable protective tubing
Front suspension ball joint may loosen
The front wishbone ball joint may loosen. Its tightening torque will be increased and thread lock added if the threads are rusty or loose; the ball joint will be replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- Possible slackening of the front wishbone ball joint.
- Remedy
- Increasing the tightening torque of the ball joint and adding thread lock if the ball joint threads are found to be rusty or loose the ball joint will be replaced
Steering rack may be out of specification
The steering rack assembly may not meet specification. The steering rack assembly and fixings will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- The steering rack assembly may not be correct to specification.
- Remedy
- Replace the steering rack assembly and the fixings.
Front suspension wishbone fixing bolt may be incorrect
The front suspension wishbone fixing bolt may not meet specification. The fixing bolts and nuts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE FIXING BOLT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- The fixing bolt of the front Suspension wishbone may not be correct to specification.
- Remedy
- Replace the fixing bolts and nuts of the front suspension wishbones.
Rear suspension wishbone bolts may be incorrect
The rear suspension wishbone mounting bolts may not meet specification. They will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE REAR SUSPENSION WISHBONE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- The rear suspension wishbone mountings bolts may not be correct to specification.
- Remedy
- Replacement of the rear suspension wishbone bolts.
Air conditioning compressor pulley may break
The air conditioning compressor pulley may break and damage other components. The pulley will be replaced, along with the protective cover if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY COULD BREAK
- Defect
- The air conditioning compressor pulley could break and damage other components.
- Remedy
- Replace the air conditioning compressor pulley and if necessary the protective cover.
Front suspension ball joints may loosen
Excessive front suspension loading may cause the lower wishbone ball joints to loosen. Their tightening torque will be increased and thread lock added; rusty ball joint threads will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- EXCESSIVE LOADING OF FRONT SUSPENSION COULD RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF THE FRONT WISHBONE LOWER BALL JOINTS
- Defect
- Excessive loading of the front suspension could result in the loosening of the front wishbone lower ball joints.
- Remedy
- Increasing the tightening torque of the ball joint and adding thread lock to the ball joint threads if the ball joint threads are found to be rusty the ball joint will be replaced.
Cooling system strategy may overheat the engine
The cooling strategy and temperature alert may allow the engine to overheat and leak oil from the sump drain cap, without warning the driver. Download new engine management software.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- COOLING SYSTEM STRATEGY COULD OVERHEAT THE ENGINE.
- Defect
- The cooling system strategy and the maximum temperature alert could cause the engine to overheat this may cause an oil leak from the sump drain cap. Due to the incorrect operation of the warning system there is no driver alert.
- Remedy
- The remedy involves downloading new engine management software.
Engine oil gallery plug may leak
An engine oil gallery sealing plug may not be tightened to specification, potentially causing an oil leak and, in rare cases, oil to leak onto the road. The plug will be tightened to the correct torque.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
- Defect
- On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
- Remedy
- The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
Engine component may cause stalling or failure
An engine component may be out of specification, causing loss of performance, stalling or engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances, vehicle speed may increase without warning but stop on its own after a few seconds. The engine will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
Starter motor wiring may short circuit
An incorrectly positioned starter supply terminal may foul other components and cause a short circuit. The terminal position will be checked and corrected if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED
- Defect
- The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminal and correct it if necessary.
Seat belt and curtain airbag wiring may be incorrect
Incorrect wiring of the seat belt pretensioners and side curtain airbags could cause them to activate on the wrong side in an impact. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The wiring of the connections for the safety belt pre-tensioners and the side-curtain airbags may be incorrect. In the event of an impact, these mechanisms could consequently be activated on the wrong side.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Starter relay may overheat
A faulty relay component may overheat, causing unintended starter motor operation and, in extreme cases, a fire risk. The relay will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- STARTER RELAY MAY OVERHEAT
- Defect
- Possible non-compliance of an internal component of the starter control relay could cause damage by overheating. This could cause unintended operation of the starter motor and in extreme instances; there is a risk of fire.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles check and if necessary replace the relay
Air conditioning compressor mounting may be loose
A compressor support mounting may not be tight enough, causing abnormal noise and possibly leaving the compressor insecure. The support will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SUPPORT MOUNTINGS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- The tightness of one of the air conditioning compressor support mountings may not be correct to specification. This will result in an abnormal noise and possibility of the compressor becoming insecure
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles check the tightness of the support; where necessary the support will be replaced.
Starter motor relay may cause overheating
A faulty internal relay component may affect starting and cause the starter motor to overheat, creating a fire risk in extreme cases. Dealers will check the relay and replace it if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
- Defect
- A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
Gearbox actuator may affect gear selection
A gearbox actuator component may not meet specifications and could affect gear selection. The actuator will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- GEARBOX ACTUATOR AY NOT BE TO SPECTIFICATION
- Defect
- A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator
Air may enter the brake servo
A loose connection between the brake servo and pedal may let air enter the servo, reducing braking effort. The servo security will be checked and the servo replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFORT DUE TO AIR IN THE SERVO
- Defect
- The tightening torque of one of the nuts of the connection between the brake servo unit and the brake pedal may be not correct to specification. This may allow air to enter the servo
- Remedy
- Check servo security and where necessary replace the brake servo unit
Steering rack may lose its mechanical connection
Incorrect steering rack assembly could cause the mechanical link between the steering pinion valve and rack to be lost during full-lock parking manoeuvres. Affected vehicles will be checked and the steering rack replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- STEERING BOLTS MAY BE TIGHTENED INCORRECTLY
- Defect
- Incorrect assembly of the steering rack which could cause the loss of the mechanical link between the steering pinion valve and the steering rack during parking manoeuvres at full lock.
- Remedy
- Check affected vehicles and where necessary replace the steering rack.
Water ingress may cause unexpected airbag deployment
Water may enter the cabin and affect airbag module operation, potentially causing an unexpected deployment. The remedy is to add sealant at body interfaces and replace any interior components damaged by water.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- UNEXPECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
- Defect
- It has been identified that due to a possible non-conformity of certain seals on the vehicle�s body there is the possibility that water can enter the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The occupants should experience either wet carpets and or a possible damp smell. However the ingress of water into the cabin could affect the electrical operation of the airbag module which could lead to an unexpected deployment of the airbag.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to add additional sealant to the body interfaces and if required to replace any interior components damaged by the water ingress.
Electrical connections may cause malfunctions
Cabin wiring ground connections or airbag control unit fixings may be out of specification, causing electrical faults and, rarely, engine cut-out or airbag malfunction. Their tightness will be checked and corrected if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- MALFUNCTIONS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
- Defect
- It has been identified that some ground connections of the cabin wiring harness and the fixings of the airbag control unit may not be to specification. This issue or non-compliance could cause erratic malfunctions of certain electrical equipment even in very rare cases causing the engine to cut-off or airbags malfunction.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to check tightness of the ground connections and airbag control unit fixings. If required these will need rectification.
Wheel bolts may be loose
Wheel bolts may not be tight enough, causing steering wheel vibration. Wheels may become damaged or, in extreme cases, detach and cause loss of control. The remedy is to check bolt tightness and correct it as needed; bolts or wheels may need replacing.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- WHEEL MAY DETACH
- Defect
- It has been identified that the wheel bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The driver may experience a vibration through the steering wheel. However it not rectified there is a risk that the wheels may become damaged over time or the wheel could in extreme cases could detach from the vehicle whilst driving. This could cause loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to check the tightness of the road wheel bolts and rectify as necessary. In certain cases the replacement of the bolt(s) and wheel(s) may be necessary.
Fuel filler neck may leak
An incorrectly installed fuel filler neck may allow fuel to leak when the tank is filled to maximum or if the vehicle rolls over. The filler neck will be checked and corrected if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL MAY LEAK AROUND FUEL FILLER NECK
- Defect
- It has been identified that the fuel filler neck assembly may not have been correctly installed at production. This can therefore result in a fuel leak from around the fuel filler area if the fuel tank is filled to maxumum or can fuel leak if the vehicle rolls over..
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to check fuel filler neck and rework/rectify if required.
Water ingress may cause unintended airbag deployment
Nonconforming body seals may let water into the passenger compartment and affect passenger airbag operation, potentially causing unintended deployment. Extra sealant will be added, and wet or water-damaged components replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- UNEXPECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
- Defect
- On the affected vehicles a possible nonconformity of certain seals on the vehicle�s body could lead to water ingress in the passenger compartment. This may affect the operation of the passenger air bag. Unintended deployment is possible.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles add extra sealant and replace wet or water damaged components.
Front shock absorber retaining bolts may loosen
The front shock absorber retaining bolts may come loose and adversely affect steering control. The bolts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFORT DUE TO AIR IN THE SERVO
- Defect
- The bolts retaining the front shock absorber could come loose. This may adversely affect the steering control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the front shock absorber retaining bolts.
Missing body seals may cause unexpected airbag deployment
Missing body seals could let water into the vehicle compartment and cause the airbag control box to malfunction, potentially deploying an airbag unexpectedly. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- null Seals are missing on certain bodywork interfaces. As a consequence, water could enter the vehicle compartment and cause the airbag control box to malfunction which could lead to the unforeseen deployment of the airbag.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Wheel fixing nuts may be incorrectly tightened
Incorrectly tightened wheel fixing nuts could cause a wheel to fracture and detach while driving, making the vehicle difficult to control. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- null One or several wheel fixing nuts may have been incorrectly tightened on one or several wheels. This could lead to fractures appearing on the wheel and the possibility that the wheel could become detached while the vehicle is in motion. If this were to happen, the driver could have difficulty controlling the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.