Vehicle safety recalls: October 2017

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Vehicle safety recalls: October 2017

These are the vehicles, parts or accessories recalled by manufacturers for a safety reason during October 2017.

You can check for vehicle, part or accessory recalls or find out more about vehicle recalls and faults.

DVSA reference number

Make and model

Issue

R/2017/238

Ford: Kuga, Focus, C-Max

B-pillar trim insulation too close to the seat belt pretensioner, which may cause a fire in the event of a crash

R/2017/241

Ford: Kuga, Focus, C-Max

Side and/or knee airbag may fail to deploy in a collision

R/2017/242

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Actros, Antos, Arocs, Econic

Gearshift bolt may loosen

R/2017/249

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Arocs

Rear axles may crack / fracture

R/2017/252

Mercedes-Benz Car: Smart ForTwo, Smart ForFour

Steering knuckle incorrectly manufactured and may fail

R/2017/255

Dacia: Duster

Incorrect wiring in horn system can cause one or more safety faults, possibly affecting airbag deployment

R/2017/256

Jeep: Compass, Patriot

The occupant restraint controller (ORC) may not operate as intended, affecting seat belt and airbag function

R/2017/259

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Antos, Arocs

Rear axles may crack / fracture

R/2017/260

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Atego 967, Atego II

Rear axles may crack / fracture

R/2017/261

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Arocs 964, Atego 967, Atego II

Rear axles may crack / fracture

R/2017/263

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Actros 963, Antos 963

Rear axles may crack / fracture

R/2017/264

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Actros 963, Antos 963, Actros II III, Arocs 964, Axor II

Rear axles may crack / fracture

R/2017/267

Mercedes-Benz Car: GLE, GLE Coupe

Engine Engine Control Unit has not been correctly programmed and may cause the engine to shut down incorrectly when braking

R/2017/271

Citroen: C4 Cactus

Bonnet striker may be insecure

R/2017/272

Dennis Eagle: Elite 2, Access

Steering arm may fracture

R/2017/273

Ford: Ranger

Rear driveshaft may become damaged resulting in loss of drive

RCOMP/2017/010

Ford: Transit RWD

Brake disc bolt holes have incorrect thread

RM/2017/029

Piaggio: Medley 125

Frame may crack

RM/2017/032

Suzuki Motorcycles: UK110

Poor soldering to ignition switch

RTW/2017/001

Continental: 245/45 R18 100Y XL PremiumContact 6

Tyres may develop an uneven shape in the tread area