Gradual 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. Manufacturer reference: CCR11107. Number affected: 46. Vehicle IDs: SAB6JSE0JS340021 to SAB8JSEXK340053.
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 affected: 9. Vehicle IDs: E05042-E08135.
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. Manufacturer reference: 636. Number affected: 347. Vehicle IDs: XLRAEL1400L500557- XLRAEM3700G327176.
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; replace affected cables as required. Manufacturer reference: C5732. Number affected: 1,167. Vehicle IDs: YV3T9U221EA165390-YV3T9U229MA203723.
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