X6

Defect

Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

Defect

Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

Defect

Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

Defect

On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.

Remedy

Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.

Defect

On affected vehicles the hall sensor in the driver and passenger front seat belt stalks may not have been correctly installed and it may indicate the seat belt is inserted correctly when it actually is not.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the seat belt stalks will be tested and replaced if necessary.

Defect

On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced

Defect

On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping

Remedy

The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required

Defect

The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.

Remedy

Replace the driver and front passenger airbags.

Defect

A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

Defect

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.

Remedy

The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

Defect

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.

Defect

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

Remedy

The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

Defect

The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly

Remedy

Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.

Defect

The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

Remedy

Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

Defect

The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.

Remedy

Replace the front axle support.

Defect

The rear spoiler attached to the top edge of the tailgate adjoining the rear of the roof can be inadequately bonded on the Right Hand side

Remedy

Check for correct adhesion and replace if faulty

Defect

The ISOFIX child restraint U-Loop may break off the carrier plate resulting in the child seat no longer being secure.

Remedy

Weld an additional metal angle bracket to each ISOFIX U-Loop

Defect

The blower regulator wiring could be damaged increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

The connection of the blower-regulator will be checked and reworked and if necessary the blower regulator will be replaced.

Defect

The auxiliary water pump may short circuit causing a thermal incident.

Remedy

The Auxiliary Water Pump of the affected vehicles will be replaced.

Defect

The power steering idler pulley may detach.

Remedy

Replace the pulley securing bolt with an alternative component.

Defect

The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk

Remedy

A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles

Defect

Due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the wheel bolts will be replaced.

Defect

The electrical contact of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is not sufficiently robust over the service life of the vehicle. As a result the power steering support may fail possibly leading to disconcerting driving situation for the driver. Additionally in a few cases a localised thermal event cannot be excluded.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering gear (EPS).

Defect

Due to a fault with an internal connection within the Fuel Filter Heater (FFH) it is possible that during temperatures below freezing the FFH can remain permanently activated. This will normally cause the FFH to overheat which will result in the inability to start the vehicle due to a flat battery. This can occur even when the ignition is turned off. However in extreme cases it could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles to replace the FFH.

Defect

The power steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt may fail which will lead to the loss of power steering assistance and the necessity for the driver to supply additional input to steering the vehicle.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt with a more robust version.

Defect

The power steering box housing may not be machined to the correct specification. This could cause an over pressurisation of bellows due to the insecurity of a snap ring and result in a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure. Oil will then be sprayed onto hot engine components and may ignite.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the steering box replaced.

Defect

Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

Remedy

The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

Defect

Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.

Defect

Moisture may enter the fuel filter heater at an electrical connection. Should this occur it can cause a discharge of the battery causing non starting of the vehicle. Also if it occurs whilst the vehicle is in motion it could result in a fire when the vehicle is left unattended.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter heater.

Defect

It has been identified that during the manufacturing process cracks may have formed in the area of the brake disc body. Subsequent surface treatment means that any such crack will not be detectable at a later date. Should a crack have formed this may cause the brake disc to fail whilst the vehicle is in motion causing the affected brake to become inoperative.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle brake discs checked for the affected production date. The brake discs will be checked if necessary.