Η RAM ανακαλεί 280.000 pickups, η Jaguar 1.571 XJ, η MINI 846 νέα Cooper

Η Dodge ανακοίνωσε πως ανακαλεί 280.000 Ram pickup της (1500), παραγωγής 2004 και 2005 λόγω πιθανού προβλήματος στον κύριο άξονα μετάδοσης, στον οποίον υπάρχει πιθανότητα να αποσπαστεί από το πίσω διαφορικό, προκαλώντας ατύχημα. Η NHTSA έχει δεχτεί 15 αναφορές για το συγκεκριμένο πρόβλημα, με την Dodge να αντικαθιστά τις

Η Jaguar από τη μεριά της ανακαλεί 1.571 XJ MY2014 και ΜΥ2015, παραγωγής μεταξύ 6/2/2014 και 23/7/2014 επειδή μπορεί να προκληθεί διαρροή στο σύστημα φρένων, μειώνοντας την αποτελεσματικότητα του συστήματος πέδησης.

Τέλος η MINI ανακαλεί 846 τρίπορτα MINI Cooper 2015, στα οποία ο μηχανικός κλειδώματος των μπροστινών καθισμάτων δεν μπορεί να κλειδώσει σωστά τη θέση της πλάτης του καθίσματος.

RECALL Subject : Incorrect Torque of Brake Pipe Unions

Report Receipt Date: NOV 19, 2014NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V741000Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICPotential Number of Units Affected: 1,571Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

SUMMARY:Jaguar Land Rover North America (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the brake line junctions under the vehicle may leak brake fluid.

CONSEQUENCE:A brake fluid leak may reduce the vehicle’s braking ability, requiring additional distance to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line junctions, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar’s number for this recall is J048.

NOTES:Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

RECALL Subject : Seatback may Fold in Rear Impact CrashReport Receipt Date: NOV 10, 2014NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V721000Component(s): SEATSPotential Number of Units Affected: 846Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

SUMMARY:BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.

CONSEQUENCE:If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

REMEDY:MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

NOTES:Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.