5008

Defect

Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.

Remedy

Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

Defect

On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.

Remedy

Retighten the affected connections.

Defect

Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.

Remedy

Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.

Defect

Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.

Remedy

Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.

Defect

Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.

Remedy

Change the fuel pipe.

Defect

On affected vehicles front seat headrests are not to specification.

Remedy

Check the fixing notches of the front seat headrests and exchange them if necessary.

Defect

On affected vehicles the fixing bolts on the front left or right bracket on the lower control arm may break. In the worst-case scenario 2 broken bolts could affect the controllability of the vehicle.

Remedy

Change the front left and right ball joint brackets.

Defect

On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.

Remedy

Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.

Defect

The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.

Remedy

Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.

Defect

The vehicles may be affected by a defect in the urea injector which might block and lead to NOx emissions going out of the regulatory limits.

Remedy

Updating the ECU software to avoid the gradual blocking of the urea injector

Defect

There is a possibility that the internal corrosion protection of the front subframe is not durable enough.

Remedy

Replacing the front subframe assembly.

Defect

Some trailer tow ball fixing bolts may be damaged

Remedy

Replace the two tow ball fixing bolts

Defect

Possible loss of the spare wheel whilst the vehicle is being driven

Remedy

Check and correcting the tightening of the support fixings.

Defect

The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.

Remedy

Download new engine management software

Defect

A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the Diesel particle filter.

Remedy

Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.

Defect

The fixing of an electrical harness on the centralised voltage maintaining device may not be tightened to specification.

Remedy

Check this fixing and replace the unit if necessary.

Defect

One or more of the wheel fixing bolts may be insufficiently tightened.

Remedy

Examine wheels and fixing bolts tighten or replace where necessary.

Defect

On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.

Remedy

The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque

Defect

Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases

Remedy

Download new engine management software

Defect

The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.

Remedy

On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.

Defect

The fuel tank shield may foul the fuel supply pipes. Over a period of time this may cause a fuel leak.

Remedy

On affected vehicles check condition of fuel pipes and replace where necessary. In addition add extra protection to existing and replacement pipes.

Defect

An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.

Remedy

On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

Defect

The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.

Remedy

On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.

Defect

The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit.

Remedy

On affected vehicles check the position of the terminal and where necessary reposition. Replace damaged components if necessary.

Defect

An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.

Defect

The fuel heating device integrated in to the diesel fuel filter cover may be defective and allow heat to build up within the electrical supply connector causing the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit. This could make the vehicles difficult to start and a warning light will be illuminated on the dash board. The engine could be difficult or not possible to start. In the worst cases a diesel fuel leak could eventually appear.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel heater cover. Additionally the electrical connector will be inspected and where necessary replaced.

Defect

Affected vehicles may present friction wear on the driver's seat wiring harness. Potentially causing an electrical malfunction and in worst case scenario cause the unwanted triggering of the driver's seat air bag.

Remedy

The remedial operation consists of reinforcing and clamping the driver's seat harness.

Defect

On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. Should it be identified that one of the welds has been missed in production the vehicle cannot be repaired. In the long term and in very rare cases body noises and squeaking could appear.

Remedy

In the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle.

Defect

The tightening torque of the rear brake calliper mounting bolts could be incorrect. This incorrect tightening torque may in very rare cases eventually lead to the slackening of the bolt and an increase in noise during braking

Remedy

Replace the bolts and tighten to the correct torque

Defect

It is possible that water entering the rear door could penetrate the electric window motor. This could cause failure of the motor a short circuit overheating and possibly a fire.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and fit a protective shield.

Defect

On some 2.0 l HDI vehicles potential contact between the fuel return pipe and the diesel filter support may eventually cause the pipe to become worn through friction.

Remedy

The manufacturer has requested that some protection be added to the pipe to ensure its long-term resistance to wear.

Defect

Water entering the rear doors may enter the electric window motor causing the mechanism to malfunction. In the long-term the presence of water may cause a short circuit in the motor leading to localised heating of the door panel.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit additional protection on the rear electric window motors.

Defect

The security of the windscreen trim may deteriorate over a period of time. This could ultimately result in detachment of the trim.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles check security of trim and if required replace trim.