The front end flap air deflector outer section does not match current series production specifications; as a result the front air deflector may become detached. Number affected: 4,777. Manufacturer reference: SRL1805. (No vehicle IDs given.)
RecallsThe steering link rod joint clamp may be insecure, because the link rod retainer joint torque tightening process was not sufficiently secured. Garages are told to check the torque on the link rod and if applicable replace the link rod. Number affected: 9. Manufacturer reference: FH FM 4. Vehicle IDs: 890493-897370.
RecallsThe bolted connection between the steering shaft and steering gear may have been fitted with a bolt of the wrong length. Number affected: 7. Manufacturer reference: SRV1817. Vehicle IDs: WDB9106232P029550-WDB9106332P029566.
RecallsThe battery surge protector could fail and cause a risk of fire. As a result, they are to be removed from the system. Number affected: 2,575. Manufacturer reference: 30130. Vehicle IDs as follows: Solo: SABFNJAF09R193111-SABLCK2A8HS291477. Versa: SABWW5ACEAL320239-SABWWYSCHCS320552. MetroCity: SAB4HD2A3HS400171-SABWW0ML0ES400007. Tempo: SAB28000000000019-SABKWVATH8B280107.
RecallsThe contact surface for the transverse link connection on the bearing pedestal does not conform to design, according to the OEM. There are missing cut-outs on the edges of the mounting surface for the upper transverse control arm. As a result, garages are being required to rework the mounting surface to ensure a proper contact to the upper transverse control arm. Manufacturer reference: 61.25U19041A. Number affected: 304. Vehicle IDs: WEB41054523001137-WEB41057523001623.
RecallsThe roof cover for hybrid storage batteries could become detached; new, revised mounting brackets and fixings are to be fitted. Number affected: 1. Manufacturer reference: TI65.00M19027A. Vehicle ID: WEB62801623136439.
Recalls
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