Motorhome and base vehicle recalls January - March 2016
These are the motorhome and relevant base vehicles recalls that we are aware of, please note that this may not be an exhaustive list and you can check your particular make and model for any current or previous recall on the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Vehicle Recalls page here: www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp 
About UK Automotive Recall System
Recalls to address safety defects in automotive products are launched and monitored under the terms of Codes of Practice formulated from discussions between the Department for Transport and the Trade Associations representing the Motor Manufacturing industry. The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 provide the legal support.
If you believe you have experienced a safety defect due to a deficiency in the design or construction of your automotive product, please contact DVSA on 0117 9543300 or complete a report form (a link to which is on the website) or email vsb@vosa.gov.uk
Auto-Trail
| Vehicle details |
| Reference : |
RSPV/2015/003 |
| Manufacturer Ref : |
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| Make: |
AUTO-TRAIL |
| Model : |
Imala, Tracker, Apache 632, V Line (600,620), Frontier |
| Launch Date : |
25/01/2016 |
| Numbers Involved : |
749 |
| Build Start Date : |
01/05/2014 |
| Build End Date : |
30/04/2015 |
| Recall Details |
| Concern : |
CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE AFFECTED |
| Description : |
It has been identified that under certain situations it is possible for the weld joining the bracket post to the base plate to fail. This could allow the TV monitor to become detached from its stored position. If this was to occur whilst the vehicle is in motion, it can result in either block the drivers view of the road or strike them causing injury. |
| Remedial Action : |
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the monitor bracket with a stronger version. |
| Vehicle Id : |
02577184 to 0282654
02577184 to 02823654
02577184 to 02823654
02577184 to 02823654
02577184 to 02823654 |
Bilbos
| Vehicle details |
| Reference : |
RSPV/2015/007 |
| Manufacturer Ref : |
HTR/01/2015 |
| Make: |
BILBOS DESIGN |
| Model : |
VW T5 Bilbos Motorcaravan |
| Launch Date : |
01/02/2016 |
| Numbers Involved : |
87 |
| Build Start Date : |
12/12/2003 |
| Build End Date : |
05/10/2012 |
| Recall Details |
| Concern : |
HIGH TOP ROOF COULD DETACH OR ALLOW WATER INGRESS ONTO INTERIOR FITTINGS |
| Description : |
The glue used to fix the high top to the base vehicle overtime loses adherence. This may not be evident to the driver and water may cause none visible corrosion and could affect interior fittings. In the worst case scenario the high top could detach. |
| Remedial Action : |
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new high top moulding with a new glue product. Where necessary correct any corrosion issues. |
| Vehicle Id : |
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Fendt
| Vehicle details |
| Reference : |
RSPV/2016/001 |
| Manufacturer Ref : |
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| Make: |
FENDT-CARAVAN GMBH |
| Model : |
K400, K500, TI640, TI680, TI685 & TI690 |
| Launch Date : |
19/02/2016 |
| Numbers Involved : |
51 |
| Build Start Date : |
01/01/2007 |
| Build End Date : |
31/12/2012 |
| Recall Details |
| Concern : |
PANORAMIC ROOF WINDOW MAY DETACH |
| Description : |
While driving the adhesive bonds between the acrylic glass pane and the roof corpus may become loose, so that there is a risk that the windows affected will fall from the vehicle. |
| Remedial Action : |
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the adhesion of the panoramic windows. An additional adhesive seam will be applied to the affected units. |
| Vehicle Id : |
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Fiat Ducato
| Vehicle details |
| Reference : |
R/2015/255 |
| Manufacturer Ref : |
5956 |
| Make: |
FIAT |
| Model : |
Ducato Van |
| Launch Date : |
22/01/2016 |
| Numbers Involved : |
5303 |
| Build Start Date : |
01/10/2014 |
| Build End Date : |
11/12/2015 |
| Recall Details |
| Concern : |
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MAY BE DEACTIVATED |
| Description : |
In some circumstances the driver and passenger may experience consequent switching off of the instrument panel light and possible deactivation of other electronic systems, such as the ABS and airbags. The concern is caused by loose connections at the ignition switch contact holder block. |
| Remedial Action : |
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch contact holder block. |
| Vehicle Id : |
ZFA25000002729501 to ZFA25000002904391 |
Ford Transit
| Vehicle details |
| Reference : |
R/2015/215 |
| Manufacturer Ref : |
15S33 |
| Make: |
FORD |
| Model : |
Transit |
| Launch Date : |
13/01/2016 |
| Numbers Involved : |
1709 |
| Build Start Date : |
14/03/2015 |
| Build End Date : |
21/10/2015 |
| Recall Details |
| Concern : |
VEHICLE HANDLING MAY BE COMPROMISED BY REAR STABILISER FAULT |
| Description : |
The Rear Stabiliser bar may not be to specification. This could result in the Rear Stabiliser bar cracking and failing which will result in the vehicle handling characteristics being adversely affected. |
| Remedial Action : |
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new rear stabiliser bar. |
| Vehicle Id : |
WF0DXXTTGDFD21712 to WF0EXXTTGEFE41391 |
Peugeot Boxer III
| Vehicle details |
| Reference : |
R/2016/004 |
| Manufacturer Ref : |
HFC |
| Make: |
PEUGEOT |
| Model : |
Boxer III |
| Launch Date : |
13/01/2016 |
| Numbers Involved : |
8915 |
| Build Start Date : |
30/09/2014 |
| Build End Date : |
16/06/2015 |
| Recall Details |
| Concern : |
INSTRUMENT DISPLAY MAY TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY |
| Description : |
The electrical switch of the steering lock may not conform to specification. This could cause the intermittent unwanted switching off of information displays on the instrument panel. |
| Remedial Action : |
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch. |
| Vehicle Id : |
VF3******12730037 to VF3******12904379 |
Renault Trafic and Master
| Vehicle details |
| Reference : |
R/2016/001 |
| Manufacturer Ref : |
0C68 |
| Make: |
RENAULT |
| Model : |
Kadjar, Mégane, Scenic, Trafic, (With R9M engine) Master (with 39T Engine) |
| Launch Date : |
08/01/2016 |
| Numbers Involved : |
323 |
| Build Start Date : |
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| Build End Date : |
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| Recall Details |
| Concern : |
ENGINE POWER AND/OR BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED |
| Description : |
On affected vehicles the drive to brake vacuum pump may fail. This may cause a loss of brake servo assistance and a "hard" brake pedal. It may also cause a reduction in engine power. |
| Remedial Action : |
Check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump. |
| Vehicle Id : |
VF1JZ03BH54000167 to VF1JZ03JH54188488
VF1RFE00354005212 to VF1RFE00754134988
VF11FL10253997335 to VF14FL00254018393
VF1MAF4RF54086680 to VF1MAFEWC54245492
VF1BZ030H53964214 to VF1KZ030H54134886 |
Vauxhall Movano and Vivaro
| Vehicle details |
| Reference : |
R/2015/257 |
| Manufacturer Ref : |
15-C-104 |
| Make: |
VAUXHALL |
| Model : |
Movano B & Vivaro B |
| Launch Date : |
09/02/2016 |
| Numbers Involved : |
598 |
| Build Start Date : |
02/10/2015 |
| Build End Date : |
15/10/2015 |
| Recall Details |
| Concern : |
LOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE |
| Description : |
The servo vacuum pump may fail causing a "hard" bake pedal, loss of engine power and the vehicle may adopt "limp home " mode. A warning lamp may also illuminate. |
| Remedial Action : |
On affected vehicles replace vacuum pump. |
| Vehicle Id : |
GS017373 to GS017808
GV607321 to GV609292
GB089609 to GB091451 |
Renault Trafic III
| Vehicle Details |
| Reference : |
R/2016/017 |
| Manufacturer Ref : |
OC59 |
| Make: |
RENAULT |
| Model : |
Trafic III |
| Launch Date : |
01/03/2016 |
| Numbers Involved : |
12832 |
| Build Start Date : |
01/01/2014 |
| Build End Date : |
30/03/2016 |
| Recall Details |
| Concern : |
BONNET MAY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING |
| Description : |
On a small number of vehicles, one or more of the bonnet lock bolts may not be correctly tightened. In exceptional cases this may cause the bonnet to open whilst driving. |
| Remedial Action : |
On affected vehicles, check and where necessary, tighten bonnet lock bolts. |
| Vehicle Id : |
VF11FL10250257069 to VF1JL000X53647103 |
