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Recall: No. 1 of 3
Recall Ref: R2000/107
Exact Model:
Description: SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY BE KEPT IN LOCKED POSITION
VIN: JHMAP1130YT000317 TO JHMAP1130YT006328
Build Date: 29th June 1999 to 21st April 2000
Numbers: 1426
Defect: Under certain conditions, the seat belt retractor may be kept in the locked position and the seat belt webbing cannot be pulled out. In such cases it is not possible to use the seat belts.
Action: Recall affected vehicles and replace locking mechanisms on both seat belts.
Launch Date: 24 November 2000

Recall: No. 2 of 2
Recall Ref: R2000/010
Exact Model:
Description: SEAT BELT MAY FAIL TO RETRACT
VIN: JHMAP1130YT000308 TO JHMAP1130YT004043
Build Date: 29 June 1999 to 18 December 1999
Numbers: 1212
Defect: Under certain circumstances the seat belt webbing could become trapped between the seat back and the roof cover. Should this condition occur, the belt may fail to retract if the wearer leans forward and in consequence that occupant may not be correctly restrained.
Action: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a modified roof cover.

Recall: No. 3 of 3
Recall Ref: R2000/050
Exact Model:
Description: LACK OF TORQUE
VIN: JHMAP1130YT000308 TO JHMAP1130YT087261
Build Date: 29 June 1999 to 18 December 2009
Numbers: 8432
Defect: Under certain circumstances the engine will produce very little torque. Should this condition occur, take a route with no hills to you destination.
Action: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a turbocharger.
 
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There are 6 listed for Leons but none for my manufacture dates.

This is a nice one:
Recall Ref: R/2009/111
Exact Model: Leon, Altea (with direct shift 6 speed gearbox)
Description: CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE.
VIN: VSSZZZ1PZ9R032629 to VSSZZZ1PZ9R512426
Build Date: 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009
Numbers: 52
Defect: In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Action: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit
Launch Date: 30 November 2009
 
Defect: Insufficient tightening of the power steering damper screw may result in oil leakage. This oil may, in extreme circumstances contact the exhaust system with the risk of an under bonnet fire
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Oh, i might catch fire!

Defect: Exposure to high humidity conditions may result in corrosion that can cause the drivers front air bag to deploy unintentionally.
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but at least i have an airbag

Defect: It is possible that the wiring for the side impact air bags may have been crossed. Should this be the case, the opposite side air bag may deploy in a side impact accident.
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but it might be the wrong airbag
 
Not mine but think I have found the worst one:

Recall Ref: R/2010/032
Exact Model: Zafira B
Description: STEERING MAY FAIL
VIN: A2038186 to A2080227, AG024499 to AG066538
Build Date: 16 Nov 2009 to 24 Mar 2010
Numbers: 8854
Defect: The steering column intermediate shaft may have a loose press fit on the upper joint yoke. If left, increased free play and a knocking noise will develop which, if ignored could lead to loss of steering.
Action: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new intermediate steering shaft.
Launch Date: 19 May 2010
:eek:
 
Mitsubishi Shogun V6 3 litre.

1. DRIVE MAY BE LOST - Meh.

2. DRIVE SHAFT SECURING NUTS MAY LOOSEN - Meh.

3. BRAKE PEDAL ASSIST FUNCTION MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY - Meh.

4 . Engine rpm may increase unexpectedly - Meh.

5. POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TO BRAKES - Meh.

6. FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE - Meh.

7. POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL - Wowzers :eek: + :p

Good game though. :cool:
 
L0rdMike said:
Recall: No. 3 of 3
Recall Ref: R2000/050
Exact Model:
Description: LACK OF TORQUE
VIN: JHMAP1130YT000308 TO JHMAP1130YT087261
Build Date: 29 June 1999 to 18 December 2009
Numbers: 8432
Defect: Under certain circumstances the engine will produce very little torque. Should this condition occur, take a route with no hills to you destination.
Action: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a turbocharger.
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:p :D

My CTR has none, and neither does my Swift Sport.
 
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Recall: No. 1 of 1
Recall Ref: R/2003/008
Exact Model: 700 Series S90 S40 S80 V40 V70 S70 V90 800 Series 900 Series
Description: DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE
VIN:
Build Date:
Numbers: 1042
Defect: Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.
Action: Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.
Launch Date: 10 January 2003
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Well thankfully I never use it.
 
Just had a look at what it lists for my Vectra. It seems Vauxhall failed to finish the car and offered the bits they missed in a subscription based kit form :(
 
Recall: No. 1 of 2
Recall Ref: R/2010/013
Exact Model: 107
Description: ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE
VIN:
Build Date:
Numbers: 6394
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 conditions,the 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.
Action: Recalled vehicles will have a reinforcing plate fitted within the accelerator pedal mechanism, which will ensure continued correct functionality.
Launch Date: 19 February 2010

Recall: No. 2 of 2
Recall Ref: R/2009/076
Exact Model: 107
Description: WHEEL STUDS MAY BECOME LOOSE
VIN: VF3******88366679 VF3******88733042
Build Date:
Numbers: 110
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.
Action: Recall affected vehicles and replace hubs.
Launch Date: 24 July 2009
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Ok now thats scary. And yes i drive a 107 before anyone says anything about it :P
 
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Ford focus has 18 recalls in the UK. :eek:

Recall: No. 4 of 18
Recall Ref: R/2008/113
Exact Model: FORD FOCUS, C-MAX, FOCUS CC
Description: FAILURE OF POWER STEERING HOSE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE BAY FIRE
VIN:
Build Date: 2/4/08 to 15/5/08
Numbers: 14878
Defect: It has been identified that, a batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose, with loss of steering assistance, and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components.
Action: Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.
Launch Date: 29 July 2008
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It's a good job that computer component manufacturers never make stupid mistakes and have to issue a recall eh? Imagine how annoying that would be!

:rolleyes:
 
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Recall: No. 1 of 3
Recall Ref: R/2004/202
Exact Model: Cordoba Toledo Leon Vario Ibiza and Inca
Description: Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo
VIN:
Build Date:
Numbers: 27218
Defect: Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections, due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak, the brake servo will lose it’s function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
Action: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked, and if necessary replaced.
Launch Date: 02 February 2005

Recall: No. 2 of 3
Recall Ref: R/2007/116
Exact Model: IBIZA / CORDOBA
Description: HEAD AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO ACTIVATE UNDER CERTAIN COLLISION CONDITIONS.
VIN:
Build Date: 01 Mar 2004 to 31 July 2007
Numbers: 323
Defect: It has been identified that, some SEAT vehicles fitted with right hand drive head airbag equipment, due to an assembly error in the wiring, may experience incorrect head airbag activation under certain collision conditions.
Action: Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring connections checked, and corrected if necessary.
Launch Date: 25 September 2007

Recall: No. 3 of 3
Recall Ref: R/2004/212
Exact Model: Ibiza Leon Altea Cordoba Alhambra Toledo
Description: Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
VIN:
Build Date:
Numbers: 5478
Defect: It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine, the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result, the pump housing will not be tight, and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Action: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range, the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
Launch Date: 18 February 2005
 
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