Recall notices have been issued this week from Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz and General Motors, along with a recall for disc brakes fitted to the Mitsubishi EVO.

 

A small number of 2016 Range Rover Evoque vehicles (VINs found here) which were sold between December 18, 2015, and March 30, 2016, have been recalled due to tests indicating a greater than expected variation in CO2 emission between vehicles meaning the vehicles may not meet the required emissions standards.

 

Jaguar Land Rover will contact known affected owners by mail to request the vehicles be taken to a preferred repairer to have the ECU software updated, oil changed and engine belt replaced.

 

Mercedes-Benz requires 2019 Sprinter VS30 vans which were sold between March 1, and August 30, 2019 (VINs found here) to be taken to a dealer for a free software update after a fault affecting the vehicle’s rear external lights was detected.

 

It appears that when the rotary light switch is moved to a different position in less than 0.5 seconds there may be a malfunction which affects the brightness of the rear lamps or the lights may fail completely.

 

Also recalled this week were the following vehicles by General Motors (VINs found here):

 

2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 Heavy Duty

 

2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 Heavy Duty

 

The recall is in relation to the ongoing Takata airbag scandal. Faulty Takata airbags need to be replaced as soon as possible due to the increased risk of the airbag propellant degrading to the point that metal inflator housing material may be expelled into the cabin under pressure potentially causing serious injury and death.

 

Takata airbags are replaced free of charge and should be addressed as soon as possible.

 

The final recall this week is for DBA4418 Series Disc Brake Rotors which were manufactured between June 2013 and May 2014 and may be fitted to the front axle of selected four-door 1998-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO vehicles.

 

If the disc brake rotor experiences a rapid change in temperature the rotor may fracture and separate, which may result in brake failure.

 

It is advised that if the vehicle is affected by this issue, do not drive in motorsports events or track days until the part has been inspected and replaced. Owners of potentially affected vehicles should arrange to check the rotor number of their disc brake rotors. If the rotor is from the affected DBA4418 batch, the rotor should be replaced. Cost of replacement will be reimbursed by DBA when the replaced rotors are returned.