Outlander

All recall notices.

1. THE RIGHT SIDE SECOND ROW SEAT BELT MAY BE ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY

   R/2020/146 · 9 Oct 2020

   9 Oct 2020

   Defect

   The right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly.

   Remedy

   Inspect the installation of the seat belt and replace if necessary.

   Build window

   Built 24 Jun 2019 – 30 Jul 2019

   ~248 vehicles affected

2. SUNROOF GLASS MAY DETACH FROM THE SUNROOF ASSEMBLY

   R/2018/336 · 2 Jan 2019

   2 Jan 2019

   Defect

   The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly.

   Remedy

   Replace the sunroof glass and bonding material.

   Build window

   Built 14 Nov 2006 – 10 Jul 2012

   ~5,940 vehicles affected

3. THE FLANGE OF THE DRIVE BELT AUTOMATIC TENSIONER MAY CRACK

   R/2018/335 · 2 Jan 2019

   2 Jan 2019

   Defect

   Power steering drive belt automatic tensioner may crack and fail.

   Remedy

   Replace the automatic tensioner and bolts.

   Build window

   Built 31 Mar 2008 – 24 Oct 2009

   ~398 vehicles affected

4. THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC UNIT FUNCTION MAY BE INTERRUPTED

   R/2018/285 · 3 Nov 2018

   3 Nov 2018

   Defect

   Driver assist programme functions through the hydraulic brake unit may be interrupted.

   Remedy

   The ECU will be rewritten with modified software.

   Build window

   Built 3 Aug 2016 – 28 Nov 2017

   ~17,633 vehicles affected

5. PARKING BRAKE CALIPER SHAFT BOOTS INCORRECTLY SEALED

   R/2018/180 · 8 Aug 2018

   8 Aug 2018

   Defect

   Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move.

   Remedy

   Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.

   Build window

   Built 29 Jan 2016 – 12 Apr 2016

   ~51,154 vehicles affected

6. PARKING BRAKE CALIPER SHAFT BOOTS INCORRECTLY SEALED

   R/2018/180 · 8 Aug 2018

   8 Aug 2018

   Defect

   Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move.

   Remedy

   Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.

   Build window

   Built 11 Sep 2012 – 26 Jan 2016

   ~51,154 vehicles affected

7. WATER INGRESS MAY CAUSE WINDSCREEN WIPERS TO FAIL

   R/2018/117 · 26 May 2018

   26 May 2018

   Defect

   Due to inappropriate waterproofing water may be drawn into the front wiper motor and/or may cause corrosion of the wiper link ball joint. This may over time cause the wipers to fail.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicles replace the wiper motor which has a modified breather and wiper link ball joint.

   Build window

   Built 14 Nov 2006 – 10 Jul 2012

   ~13,819 vehicles affected

8. DOOR LATCHING MECHANISM MAY MALFUNCTION IN HOT TEMPERATURES

   R/2018/021 · 19 Feb 2018

   19 Feb 2018

   Defect

   The locking mechanism in the door latch assembly may not operate properly in high temperatures. As a result the door may latch correctly and may unintentionally open whilst driving.

   Remedy

   A modified assembly is available and depending on vehicle identification number the remedy is to replace either both O/S door latches or on all four doors.

   Build window

   Built 4 Aug 2015 – 15 Mar 2016

   ~18,418 vehicles affected

9. ECU RELAY MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE ECU TO MALFUNCTION

   R/2018/019 · 19 Feb 2018

   19 Feb 2018

   Defect

   The engine Electronic Control Unit Relay may overheat and fail. This could interrupt power supply to the engine and will cause the engine malfunction warning lamp to illuminate. The engine may stall and may not restart.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicles the engine ECU power relay will be replaced with a new relay.

   Build window

   Built 9 Dec 2014 – 6 Apr 2016

   ~28,059 vehicles affected

10. INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED

    R/2017/183 · 3 Jul 2017

    3 Jul 2017

    Defect

    The Internal Combustion Engine may not operate correctly. DTC�s will be generated the engine-warning lamp will illuminate and the combination meter will display a message. In the worst case the internal combustion engine will fail to start and charge the main traction battery. If the warnings are ignored the main traction battery will become depleted and the vehicle will lose all drive.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply countermeasure software to the ECU and replace the spark plugs with ones of approved specification.

    Build window

    Built 1 Oct 2013 – 1 Jun 2015

    ~14,242 vehicles affected

11. ECU MALFUNCTION MAY CAUSE SYSTEMS TO BECOME INOPERABLE

    R/2015/157 · 28 Sep 2015

    28 Sep 2015

    Defect

    During operation the headlights and or the windscreen wipers amongst other systems may become inoperable as a result a none conformity in the Electronic Time & Alarm System (ETACS) ECU.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date of the ETACS ECU. The ETACS ECU will be replaced if it is within the affected production dates.

    Build window

    Built 1 Oct 2008 – 7 Sep 2010

    ~3,076 vehicles affected

12. LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE

    R/2014/124 · 28 Nov 2014

    28 Nov 2014

    Defect

    Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrol engine the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. If this continues under this condition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletion Overheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort will increase.

    Remedy

    Replace drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s)

    Build window

    Built 10 Sep 2007 – 24 Sep 2009

    ~3,885 vehicles affected

13. BRAKE LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE

    R/2014/109 · 28 Nov 2014

    28 Nov 2014

    Defect

    Silicon grease applied to the brake light switch during production may penetrate the switch and insulate the contacts. This may prevent the stop lamps from operating and on vehicles with automatic transmission the shift lever cannot be moved from the park position.

    Remedy

    Clean mounting and replace brake light switch

    Build window

    Built 24 Jan 2007 – 13 Oct 2009

    ~3,535 vehicles affected

14. BRAKE PEDAL FAILS TO RELEASE

    R/2014/129 · 28 Nov 2014

    28 Nov 2014

    Defect

    Due to incorrect installation of the switch sleeve in the brake booster the switch sleeve may be cracked. As a result the tip of the switch sleeve could break off causing the brake pedal not to release with the effect of the vehicle being unable to restart/move/pull away.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the production date of the brake booster. Replace the brake booster if it is of the affected production dates.

    Build window

    Built 31 Aug 2010 – 4 Jul 2012

    ~4,333 vehicles affected

15. BRAKE PEDAL FAILS TO RELEASE

    R/2014/129 · 28 Nov 2014

    28 Nov 2014

    Defect

    Due to incorrect installation of the switch sleeve in the brake booster the switch sleeve may be cracked. As a result the tip of the switch sleeve could break off causing the brake pedal not to release with the effect of the vehicle being unable to restart/move/pull away.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the production date of the brake booster. Replace the brake booster if it is of the affected production dates.

    Build window

    Built 20 Aug 2010 – 10 Jul 2012

    ~4,333 vehicles affected

16. BRAKE LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE

    R/2014/109 · 28 Nov 2014

    28 Nov 2014

    Defect

    Silicon grease applied to the brake light switch during production may penetrate the switch and insulate the contacts. This may prevent the stop lamps from operating and on vehicles with automatic transmission the shift lever cannot be moved from the park position.

    Remedy

    Clean mounting and replace brake light switch

    Build window

    Built 12 May 2008 – 30 Sep 2009

    ~3,535 vehicles affected

17. POSSIBLE LOSS OF DRIVE

    R/2014/072 · 25 Jul 2014

    25 Jul 2014

    Defect

    As a result of incorrect machining of the oil seal installation aperture in the transfer cover by one of the transfer box suppliers it is possible the oil seal may move from its intended position in the casing. This can result Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) passing from the main gearbox into the transfer casing causing the ATF pressure to drop which will result in poor shifting and the illumination of a warning lamp on the instrument panel. Also as the oil level in the transfer box increase it can leak out from the transfer box breather pipe onto the road surface. In the worst case scenario the vehicle can lose all drive.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the transfer box. If found to be one of the affected transfer boxes then the transfer box will be replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Sep 2012 – 2 Apr 2013

    ~574 vehicles affected

18. REDUCTION IN POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE

    R/2014/044 · 21 May 2014

    21 May 2014

    Defect

    Due to a nonconformity in the manufacture of the alternator pulley (free wheel type) the contact surface of the pulley might be deformed. In use the tightening torque of the alternator pulley can decrease resulting in the pulley detaching from the alternator. Should this happen the driver will notice reduced power steering assistance and the warning lamp for the charging system will illuminate.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and ascertain which alternator is fitted. Where an unmodified alternator is fitted replace the alternator.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jul 2010 – 31 Jan 2012

    ~2,100 vehicles affected

19. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MAY FAIL TO OPERATE AND/OR CAUSE BRAKES TO APPLY

    R/2013/074 · 1 Jul 2013

    1 Jul 2013

    Defect

    One or both of the following may occur: 1) While driving through a tunnel with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) operating the ACC control unit may judge that the tunnel wall is a vehicle in front. This can result in the ACC system automatically applying the brakes to reduce vehicle speed. 2) Due to a calculation error in the ACC/Front Collision Mitigation (FCM) control unit ACC failure and Active Stability Control (ASC) failure may be displayed in the combination meter along with an audible warning alarm. The ACC and FCM systems will not operate when these warnings are displayed.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to rewrite the ACC/FCM Electronic Control Unit software with modified software.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~385 vehicles affected

20. PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL

    R/2012/068 · 31 May 2012

    31 May 2012

    Defect

    It is possible that the parking brake cable may not be properly located in the rear brake shoes parking brake operating lever. It is therefore possible if the cable is not secure that the cable may become loose during driving which will result in the failure of the handbrake if not rectified.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required secure the cable.

    Build window

    Built 27 Apr 2011 – 29 Apr 2011

    ~35 vehicles affected

21. REAR WHEEL AND HUB MAY DETACH

    R/2011/099 · 14 Oct 2011

    14 Oct 2011

    Defect

    The rear wheel hubs may come loose which will produce noise to warn the driver. However should the driver continue to driver the vehicle it is possible that the wheel and hub will detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the hub bolts and where necessary also replace the wheel hubs.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~174 vehicles affected

22. CLUTCH MAY FAIL

    R/2010/080 · 18 Aug 2010

    18 Aug 2010

    Defect

    The fixing clip for the clutch master cylinder pipe has insufficient clamping force to retain the pipe on the cylinder. This can result in detachment of the pipe and subsequent loss of clutch operation.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing clip with modified stronger version.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~9,903 vehicles affected

23. SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    R/2010/079 · 18 Aug 2010

    18 Aug 2010

    Defect

    It is possible for the engine wiring harness to chaff on a security bracket. If this is allowed to continue this could result in a short circuit in the starter motor circuit which can cause the starter to operate whilst the vehicle is being driven. This will cause the starter to overheat and possibly cause a fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to inspect and insulate the wiring if required.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~9,369 vehicles affected

24. STOP LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

    R/2009/039 · 15 Jul 2009

    15 Jul 2009

    Defect

    It has been identified that as the result of the manufacturing process silicon grease may have contaminated the stop lamp switch contacts. This can result in oxidation of the contacts and prevent the stop lamps operating when the footbrake is applied.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the stop lamp switch replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2007 – 31 Dec 2008

    ~4,307 vehicles affected

25. LACK OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    R/2009/037 · 15 Jul 2009

    15 Jul 2009

    Defect

    It has been identified that after the vehicle has been stationary for some length of time increased pressure may need to be applied to the footbrake pedal to bring the vehicle to a stop. This is due to insufficient vacuum assistance within the brake booster due to a failure of the check valve. It should be noted that on the second application of the footbrake the check valve will operate as designed and the brakes will operate as normal.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the brake booster check valve replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2008 – 8 Apr 2009

    ~818 vehicles affected

26. ENGINE MAY STALL

    R/2008/058 · 29 Sep 2008

    29 Sep 2008

    Defect

    When a driver sequentially performs a quick gear shift down (high rpm 6th to 5th to 4th gear etc)during high speed driving (high engine load) the engine ECU can judge the engine to run in overrun condition. As a result to avoid engine damage the ECU will turn off the engine by stopping the fuel supply and closing the throttle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-programme the engine ECU.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~387 vehicles affected

27. FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE RESIN FUEL RETURN PIPE ON THE INLET MANIFOLD.

    R/2008/108 · 29 Sep 2008

    29 Sep 2008

    Defect

    It has been identified that the engine fuel return pipe can become damaged as the result of abrasion with it's fixation and harness.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be checked for evidence of pipe damage which if none is evident protective covers will be installed. Should it be found that the pipes are damaged they will be replaced by pipes which are fitted with protective covers.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2008 – 11 Jul 2008

    ~332 vehicles affected