Kangoo

All recall notices.

1. Rear Door Top Door Strikers

   R/2025/254 · 1 Sep 2025

   1 Sep 2025

   Defect

   On certain vehicles the rear swing door strikers have a prominent character. Injuries may occur when entering or exiting from the rear of the vehicle (e.g. during loading or unloading).

   Remedy

   The preventive measure is the addition of protective covers on the door strikers at the top of the two rear swing doors.

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   Built 15 May 2020 – 16 May 2025

   ~15,240 vehicles affected

2. Rear door hinges

   R/2025/032 · 28 Jan 2025

   28 Jan 2025

   Defect

   For certain vehicles there is an issue involving the conformity of the four hinges of the rear doors for where a missing shaft cannot be ruled out.

   Remedy

   Inspect the hinges and if required replace.

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   Built 18 Oct 2024 – 29 Oct 2024

   ~18 vehicles affected

3. INADEQUATE TIGHTENING OF THE REAR HUB NUTS AND POTENTIALLY THE CALIPER FIXING SCREWS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE

   R/2020/014 · 28 Jan 2020

   28 Jan 2020

   Defect

   Inadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially of the calliper fixing screws on the left and right side

   Remedy

   Check the torque of the fixing screws hub nuts and if required replace the screws bolts and the calliper.

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   Built 4 Sep 2019 – 11 Oct 2019

   ~50 vehicles affected

4. THE STOP & START FUNCTION DOES NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY

   R/2019/274 · 3 Sep 2019

   3 Sep 2019

   Defect

   The STOP&START function does not perform correctly.

   Remedy

   An update to the Power and Switching Unit software is required

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   Built 5 Dec 2018 – 19 Feb 2019

   ~570 vehicles affected

5. INCORRECT WELDING OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

   R/2018/325 · 4 Dec 2018

   4 Dec 2018

   Defect

   Incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor.

   Remedy

   Check the welding of the catalytic converter and replace it if necessary.

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   Built 20 Feb 2018 – 14 Apr 2018

   ~1 vehicles affected

6. STEERING COLUMN HOUSING MAY CRACK

   R/2017/110 · 28 Mar 2017

   28 Mar 2017

   Defect

   The steering column housing may crack making the steering wheel adjustment not as expected and/or some control arms may become difficult to use them (indicators headlight control wipers).

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the upper steering column complete with housing and associated fixings.

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   Built 8 Nov 2016 – 9 Dec 2016

   ~7 vehicles affected

7. REAR LEFT HAND SEAT BELT MOUNTING MAY FAIL

   R/2016/114 · 31 May 2016

   31 May 2016

   Defect

   The near side rear seat belt upper mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of an accident the belt may be insecure and not act as intended.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicles tighten bolt to correct specification

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   Built 23 Nov 2015 – 27 Nov 2015

   ~3 vehicles affected

8. BENCH SEAT MAY MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING

   R/2016/016 · 22 Apr 2016

   22 Apr 2016

   Defect

   The beach seat base mounting screws may break when the bench is repeatedly repositioned to allow a flat load area. Should this happen a noise will be heard from the bench. In exceptional cases if the screw has broken this may cause a loss of protection during an impact.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the vehicle. A metal insert will be fitted between the seatback folding pivot and the mounting screw (left and right). Additionally the mounting screws (left and right) will also be replaced.

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   Built 1 Sep 2009 – 30 Sep 2014

   ~194 vehicles affected

9. BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED

   R/2014/096 · 28 Aug 2014

   28 Aug 2014

   Defect

   Brake pipes fitted to the ABS unit may not have been fitted to the correct port. During heavy braking conditions this may cause under braking. It is also possible that the ESP may malfunction/fail to work which may cause under/over steer.

   Remedy

   Affected vehicles will be recalled to check brake pipes are fitted correctly to the ABS unit. Where necessary the brake pipes will be replaced.

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   Built 1 Oct 2012 – 14 May 2013

   ~772 vehicles affected

10. FUEL PIPE PROTECTIVE COVER MAY DETACH & DAMAGE ENGINE

    R/2013/073 · 28 Jun 2013

    28 Jun 2013

    Defect

    The fuel pipe protective cover may fail and damage the engine. In the worst case the engine could cease to function.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pipe protective cover with a modified type.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~2,496 vehicles affected

11. SEATBELT MAY FAIL

    R/2012/002 · 17 Jan 2012

    17 Jan 2012

    Defect

    There is a possible issue with the security of the lower seat belt mounting bolt which could cause it to loosen. If this were to occur then the bolt could ultimately fully unwind and detach. This could result in the occupant not being restrained by the seat belt in the event of a collision.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the lower seat belt mounting bolts.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~2,243 vehicles affected

12. BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED

    R/2010/023 · 22 Jun 2010

    22 Jun 2010

    Defect

    It has been identified that the possibility exists that the front brakes hoses may become disconnected resulting in a loss of brake hydraulic fluid and a reduction in braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have both front brake hoses replaced.

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    Built 1 Apr 2009 – 24 Apr 2009

    ~149 vehicles affected

13. POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TO THE STEERING

    R/2009/116 · 27 Oct 2009

    27 Oct 2009

    Defect

    Power assistance to the steering might be lost because of a problem in the software.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the ECU.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~34,403 vehicles affected

14. DOOR SECURITY CONCERN

    R/2001/161 · 10 Jan 2002

    10 Jan 2002

    Defect

    Customers may find that they are unable to secure the front and side doors of their vehicles due to wear of the locking bolt due to omission of heat treatment.

    Remedy

    Rectified by replacing both the front and side door locks.

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    Built 23 May 2001 – 30 Jun 2001

    ~1,445 vehicles affected

15. UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND/OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS

    R/2000/137 · 26 Jan 2001

    26 Jan 2001

    Defect

    A fault within the control unit may cause unintentional deployment of the front air bags and or seat belt pre-tensioners.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured control unit.

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    Built 23 Dec 1998 – 26 May 2000

    ~14,046 vehicles affected

16. UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND/OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS

    R/2000/136 · 26 Jan 2001

    26 Jan 2001

    Defect

    A fault within the control unit may cause unintentional deployment of the front air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured control unit.

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    Built 23 Dec 1998 – 26 May 2000

    ~14,046 vehicles affected

17. RISK OF RAPID LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE

    R/2000/103 · 15 Dec 2000

    15 Dec 2000

    Defect

    There is a possibility of a rapid loss of tyre pressure on Kleber C100 165/70 R14 85 R tyres due to low inner rubber thickness on casing ply cord in tyre shoulder zone. This may affect the vehicle's road holding.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicle's and replace tyres with quality assured tyre.

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    Built 1 Apr 2000 – 30 Jul 2000

    ~969 vehicles affected