Feed knob starter switch support spring failure could possibly result in ignition-off whilst vehicle is in motion. Action: change Starter switchbharness & cover to new version, if not already fitted. Manufacturer reference: C5851. Number affected: 1,497. Vehicle IDs: YV3T1U227DA161950 to YV3T1U222KA196585.
RecallsThere is a too short a distance between exhaust outlet and the right-hand first driven axle brake chamber. A new design and installation of the exhaust end pipe will be implemented. Number affected: 2. Vehicle IDs: A-855838, A-856451.
RecallsDriver’s cabin door may not open due to corrosion in the wiring junction. Action: retrofit a suitable cover above the star wiring junction to prevent liquid ingress. Manufacturer’s reference: TI182.00M19032A. Number affected: 78. Vehicle IDs: (not given).
RecallsDue to an incorrect signal value received by the vds motor the steering motor can provide steering input without any input from the driver. Action: update VDS software and calibrate the active steering. Manufacturer reference: C5752. Number affected: 286. Vehicle IDs: YV3T2U829GA177964 to YV3T2U829L1201013.
RecallsThe main leaf or the ancillary leaf of the 2-leaf spring of the front axle could fracture. Action: inspect, and leaf springs showing signs of corrosion will be exchanged. Manufacturer reference: V-FEDER SRL1903. Number affected: 3. Vehicle IDs: WDF9634031B984795, WDF9634031B991253 and WDF9634031B983752.
RecallsPossible failure of flexible air brake hose to the front axle. Action: Replace affected hoses with an updated component. Manufacturer reference: 613. Number affected: 75. Vehicle IDs: XLRASM4100G248229 to XLRTSH4300G253350.
RecallsWhen using an auxiliary starter facility there is a risk that the ignition can be automatically switched off while the vehicle is being driven. Action: change the switch-off time by means of a software change. Manufacturer reference: SRL1906 FREMDSTART. Number affected: 743. Vehicle IDs: 327359 to 433194.
RecallsPremature degradation of emission control component. Action: If found, then replacement of silencer. Manufacturer reference: M0071, M0082, M0104. Number affected: 576. Vehicle IDs: VF610A360GD003227 to VF631S165ED000190, VF610A360GD003227 to VF631S165ED000190, VF610A360GD003227 to VF631S165ED000190 and VF610A360GD003227 to VF631S165ED000190, respectively. (Vehicle IDs not given for M0071 nor M0082).
RecallsPremature degradation of emission control component. Action: If found, then replacement of silencer. Manufacturer reference: M0083, M0105. Number affected: 743. Vehicle IDs: VF630S160ED000083 to VF631S362JD000638 and VF630S160ED000083 to VF631S362JD000638, respectively. (M0083 vehicle IDs not given).
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