Car Recall Check

In certain vehicles fitted with the DV5R E6.3 engine, the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

A crack located inside the Electric Power Steering motor of the steering rack can cause plastic parts to detach from the worm wheel. This can lead to a steering blockage, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The secondary locking mechanism of the engine compartment may not function correctly. If the primary engine compartment locking mechanism is not correctly fastened and the secondary mechanism fails, the bonnet may open during driving.

Due to a wrong mixing ratio of the primary ignition chemicals in the gas generators, the airbag may not be triggered in the event of an accident.

Cracks in the steering box’s rack-and-pinion may lead to breakage and thus to steering failure.

The steering gear rack of the affected vehicles may have a crack in the teeth area which could affect the steering, leading to the risk of an accident.

There is a possibility that the steering knuckles could break after long use. Breakage of a steering knuckle could, depending on where the breakage took place, lead to a loss of steering control.

The rear axle has not been properly welded. This may cause cracks to appear and spread, leading to a possible fracture of the rear axle. This could impair the steerability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The evaporative emission of the vehicle is too high, causing excessive pollution. The hydrocarbon (HC) level is above the legal limit prescribed for evaporative emissions testing (Type 4). The vehicles do not comply with anti-pollution standards. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) nor with the requirements of the Directive 2007/46/EC on the approval of vehicles and trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The Motor Control Unit (MCU) may be faulty, resulting in that the clutch opens and an unexpected loss of propulsion. This increases the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The seatbelt reels may be defective, causing the seatbelts to be loose. This will impair their restraining effect, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

The steering column is not manufactured according to the specifications.This may cause steering failure and lead to loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.