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09/05/2016
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At least 3,886 vehicles must return to the garage for repairs
IN THE GLOBE
Hyundai Equus 2012: problems in the windshield wiper - Disclosure
RIO - In addition to Toyota, which on Tuesday announced recall the new Hilux in Brazil, due to a problem in the control software of airbags, other carmakers are calling back to workshops for verification problems identified in vehicles of their brands . In the case of Toyota, the campaign involves 139 units of Hilux pickup trucks CS (single cabin) and Hilux CD (double occupancy), year / model 2015 and 2016, manufactured between October 2015 and April 2016.
Problems in the windshield wiper
Also on Tuesday, Hyundai called the owners of Equus and Genesis vehicles below identified, to schedule at a dealership of the brand, from June 1, inspection and replacement of the engine cover kit cleaner for -breeze. They are involved 94 units Eqqus and 123 of Genesis.
Vehicles involved, all imported, are of Equus models with production date of July 10, 2011 to June 12, 2012, with chassis (non-sequential) of KMHGH41FBCU048500 the KMHGH41FBDU058941, and Genesis C4 models, manufactured between August 5, 2011 to April 28, 2012, with chassis (non-sequential) KMHGC41KBCU16950 the KMHGC41KBDU200159.
In a statement, the company said it had found that the vehicles involved are equipped with a rubber seal in the wiper motor cover the windshield and its electronic control board that may have been produced outside of design specifications. Over time and usage, this rubber may deteriorate, allowing possibly moisture entry into the cover, causing corrosion on the printed circuit electronic board and, consequently, the non correct operation of the wiper motor. If the wipers are inoperative during rainy conditions, the driver's visibility may be impaired and may incur, in extreme cases, in serious accidents.
Hyundai guides for the driver to be aware of any malfunction indication cleaner. If identified some improper operation, should immediately seek authorized service brand. For more information, provides the phone 0800 770 3355 from 8am to 20h from Monday to Friday, and the site of the automaker.
Software Electronics
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 - Marcelo Cosentino / Agência O Globo
Already the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Brazil Ltda (FCA) announced the owners of the vehicle Jeep Grand Cherokee, models 2014 and 2015, and Chrysler 300 models 2012e 2014 with chassis number (non-sequential) of 2C3CCAEG9CH114454 the 1C4RJFBM7FC918486 that you need to update the electronics software such vehicles. In a statement, the company informs that the existing mechanisms to prevent the consumer out of the vehicle without having placed the exchange of PARK function (P) were considered insufficient. If the driver properly position not exchange your vehicle in the mentioned function and not set the parking brake while the engine is running, the vehicle can move inadvertently increasing risks of accidents, with consequent damage and injury to driver, passengers and third parties.
FCA states that will call the owners of vehicles involved in the second phase of the call so that the technical solution is available. To avoid accidents, the company warns the driver when parking the vehicle, always position the exchange in function PARK (P), stop the engine and engage the handbrake. For more information, the automaker offers phones 0800 703 7150 (JEEP) and 0800 703 7130 (Chrysler) and sites www.jeep.com.br and www.chrysler.com.br.
Again, the airbags
Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008: unintentional opening or not opening in the event of a collision - Disclosure
Mercedes-Benz do Brazil LTDA released call campaign of Mercedes vehicles, Class C200 Kompressor, C280, C350, C63 AMG and GLK 280, because of the possibility of unintentional opening of airbags or its not open in the event of a collision. According to the automaker, the campaign, which began on March 28, covers 3,529 cars, imported, produced in the period from January 11, 2007 to December 3, 2008, and placed in the consumer market, with chassis numbers, not sequence comprised between the ranges WDDGF41W68A000541 the WDDGH41X59F299432 to 200 C models; WDDGF54W48A006646 the WDDGF54X29F293059 to 280 C models; WDDGF56WX8A000542 the WDDGF56X99F222048 to 350 C models; WDDGF77X68F128315 the WDDGF77X39F290355 for C 63 AMG models; and WDCGG81D99F237343 the WDCGG81DX9F276748 to 280 GLK models.
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The risks to health and safety of consumers, Mercedes-Benz said it found that "the sealing of complementary security system control module may not have been performed properly and may cause corrosion of internal contacts of complementary security module" . In this condition, "corrosion can lead to non-activation of the airbag in case of front collision or involuntary firing of these, increasing the risk of a potential accident causing in both cases, cause possible injury to the occupants of the vehicle and / or the 3rd". More information can be obtained from Mercedes-Benz, through the Relationship Center by calling 0800 970 9090 or at the company website.
Cracks in the fuel outlet nozzle
Last week, Jaguar Brazil issued a statement calling the owner of the Jaguar XF, year / model 2009/2010, made on January 15, 2009 and SAJAA08Y5AMR46263 chassis to perform the replacement of the fuel outlet nozzle. The company claims to have found the possibility of cracks in the fuel outlet nozzle that can fuel causarvazamento and, in extreme situations, the accumulation and puddle formation in the rear of the vehicle when parked. Under these conditions and in the presence of an ignition source (spark), this could lead to fire, with physical dedanos possibility and / or materials to the occupants and third parties. The repair time is 45 minutes. For more information, Jaguar offers the phone 0800 729 1420, from 9 am to 18h, desegunda Friday, email cliente@jaguarbrasil.com.br and sitewww.vw.com.br.
The Consumer Defense Code provides that the vendor repair or replace the defective product at any time and for free. If there is difficulty, the recommendation is to seek the protection agencies and consumer protection.
Source: The Globe
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