The Blind Spot Assist system is not activated on right-hand drive vehicles. Remedy: Add the missing parameter set for the Blind Spot Assist system. Number affected: 11. Manufacturer reference: SRL220715 SRR-PARA. Vehicle IDs: W1T96340320576714 to W1T96342720558002.
RecallsThe High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification. Remedy: Check the harness conformity and replace it if necessary. Number affected: 33. Manufacturer reference: E222211401 / O7P (22-C-142). Vehicle IDs: VXEV1ZKXZNZ026484 to VXEV1ZKXZNZ034386.
RecallsSome vehicles have been produced without the required earthing connection on the protective cover of the high voltage connection box. Remedy: Check the affected vehicles and add the missing earthing connection wire between the box and the body if necessary. Number affected: 12 (Relay); 10 (Boxer). Manufacturer reference: JDG (Relay); KXF (Boxer). Vehicle IDs: VF7******12P77906 to VF7******12U02250 (Relay); VF3******12R35557 to VF3******12S66117 (Boxer).
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Health & Safety Legislation
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Health & Safety Legislation
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Vehicle Electrics & Electronics
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Road SafetyThere is a risk that a specific relay assembled in the vehicle may short-circuit. Remedy: : Replace the power relay of affected vehicles. Number affected: 25. Manufacturer reference: CO247. Vehicle IDs: YV2XZY0C0LB306188 to YV2XZY0CXLB306585.
RecallsSome steering shafts were assembled with an incorrect component. Remedy: Check steering shaft and replace if necessary. Number affected: 6. Manufacturer reference: CO252. Vehicle IDs: YV2TN12A2CB626450 (FL); YV2V0X1A5FZ101356 to YV2VZ60C5MZ137242 (FE).
RecallsAn incorrect diameter rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) might be installed. Remedy: Replace the rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) on the affected vehicles. Number affected: 16. Manufacturer reference: SRV2212. Vehicle IDs: W1V9076332P428866 to W1V9076352P441692.
RecallsThere is potentially a mismatch of splines between a joint and the shaft on the steering column. Remedy: inspect the joint and check it is stamped with correct reference number and contact replace if needed. Number affected: 1,362. Manufacturer reference: CP253. Vehicle IDs: SEG2628JR6BG21457 to SEG2628HR6BK27578.
RecallsPossible sidewall defect. Remedy: replace affected tyres. Number affected: 238. Manufacturer reference: none given. Vehicle IDs: none given.
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