On affected vehicles front and rear brake hoses may have sustained an outer cut. Remedy: check brake hose condition and renew if necessary. Manufacturer reference: SRV2020. Number affected: 1,564....
RecallsMaterial and weld failure at frame connection and mounting points of the battery support frame. Remedy: check battery mounting frame and surrounding structure; repair if necessary. Manufacturer...
Recalls
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Wheel Security
The ball type tow-bar does not meet the requirements of the fatigue strength. Action: change of the ball type tow-bar of the affected vehicles. Manufacturer reference: SRL2004. Number affected: 10....
RecallsGradual overheat degradation of the vehicle charge sockets. Actioin is to fit a revised charge socket to include temperature monitoring to allow automatic charge reduction and termination....
RecallsRear suspension bracket may be damaged in production by incorrect seat fitment. Action: replace the rear suspension bracket and correctly fit the seat fixing. Manufacturer reference: 6530-6538. Number...
RecallsProp shaft centre bearing support brackets are potentially under-torqued in production. Action: check the fixing bolts of affected brackets and tightened to the correct 110Nm torque setting....
RecallsThe P-Clip holding the starter motor cable may chafe through the outer insulation of the cable and cause a possible short circuit. Actions: replace and re-position the P-Clips with new brackets;...
Recalls