The starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged. The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit. Reference: R/2017/262. Number affected: 12 units. Vehicle ID: VF7******GZ015868 to VF7******GZ023973
RecallsThe engine fuel return pipe is made of material which may adversely react with chemicals paint etc. These may cause the pipe to swell, become loose and leak fuel. Reference: R/2017/221. Number affected: 3,489 units. Vehicle IDs: TYAFB83SB4DV00045 to TYBFEB71GLDX05768; TYAFEB01BRDX00052 to TYBFEB71ELDX07192
RecallsThe "catch" bolt for the range change gearshift mechanism may work loose. This may affect gear changes and it is possible drive can be lost. Reference: R/2017/242. Number affected: 592 units. Vehicle IDs: WDB93020810115487 to WDB96342720154393; WDB96400320153363 to WDB96442520138948; WDB9560032V248443 to WDB9560032V248443; WDB96300320152456 to WDB96302420138062
RecallsThe rear axle casings may crack and oil may leak. In extreme cases, the axle casing may fail. Reference: R/2017/259, R/2017/261, R/2017/263 and R/2017/264. Number affected: 8,382 units. Vehicle IDs: WDB96302420138062; WDB96401420038492 to WDB9643302L989377; WDB9670051L935840 to WDB9676332L881646; WDB9700552L819421 to WDB9700772L811262; WDB9630032L845295; WDB9630032L844594 to WDB9634062L844720; WDB96401420072421 to WDB96433020167849; WDB96300320094142 to WDB96342720100754; WDB9302032L782220 to...
RecallsIt is possible for the wiring harness in the main switch panel to chafe on a bracket cut-out, which could result in a short to earth. If a short circuit occurs, it could result in the loss of various electrical systems. In the worst case, the engine could cut out. Reference: R/2017/239. Number affected: 143. Vehicle IDs: WEB62801523126703 to WEB62841923132417
RecallsThe battery supply line for the engine electrical system may be incorrectly routed and could result in a short circuit. This will produce a thermal overload of the battery line and melting of the protective sheath may occur. There is also a possibility that all electrics could be lost, the engine could stop and fire could start. Reference: R/2017/155. Number affected: 4 units. No vehicle IDs provided.
Recalls
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Tyres & Retreads
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