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Defect

On affected vehicles some rear seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material to connect the buckle to the anchor plate.

Remedy

Check seat belts and relace if necessary.

Defect

On the affected vehicles the bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification.

Remedy

Check and if necessary replace the rear window or re- bond the rear window glass hinges.

Defect

A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. If this occurs there would be a loss of directional control.

Remedy

The manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column.

Defect

Affected vehicles may have a small defect in the front bumper frame. This may affect its impact absorption in the even of a collision.

Remedy

If required replace front bumper frame.

Defect

The front shock absorber rod may have an internal fault which could cause it to brake. This could have an adverse affect on the front suspension and the driver's ability to control the vehicle.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers.

Defect

On subject vehicles a weld on the rear cross member might be non-compliant and eventually cause the weld between the cross member and the vehicle body to break. This may lead to a partial detachment of the axle and cause the driver to lose control.

Remedy

Contact keepers using DVLA and manufacturer's records. Check the compliance of the weld on the O/S/R and if necessary replace the cross member.

Defect

It has been established that the con-rod (big end) shell bearings may not have been manufactured to specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and if not identified it could result in engine failure.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace con-rod shell bearings.

Defect

The left hand side front chassis may have a nonconformity which may lead to a risk of poor securing of the suspension arm.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the left hand side front chassis member.

Defect

Due to incorrect machining it is possible that the crankshaft is not to the correct specification which can lead to insufficient lubrication of the crankshaft and subsequent engine failure.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the engine.

Defect

It has been identified that within the mechanism of the accelerator pedal there is a friction lever which interacts with a sliding surface. Over time and under certain conditionsthe contact surfaces may generated excessive friction and latterly the movement of the accelerator pedal. This over time and under certain conditions will result in the accelerator pedal becoming intermittently more difficult to push; or slower to return. In rare instances the accelerator pedal can remain in the partially depressed position.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have a reinforcing plate fitted within the accelerator pedal mechanism which will ensure continued correct functionality.

Defect

A possible substandard tapping of one or more of the wheel stud holes may result in a reduction of the wheel stud to hub torque setting.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace hubs.

Defect

It has been identified that during the fuel tank production process the joint between the tank and the fuel supply pipe assembly may not have been produced to the correct standard. Should this indeed be the case leakage from the supply pipe area of the fuel tank might occur.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank inspected and replaced as necessary.