The month of October saw a series of major recalls to correct various defects. Here are some which concern the manufacturers BMW, Ford and Kia.
At BMW, 21,100 examples of numerous models from 2010 to 2012 are being recalled to correct a problem affecting their mechanics. Examples of Series 1, Series 3, Series 5, X3, X5, . These could become loose or simply break, which could cause the engine to stall when the vehicle is driven. Needless to say, such a breakdown has a significant effect on the safety of the vehicle.
On Ford’s side, 9390 Explorers from model years 2020 to 2022 will have to return to the dealership for a second phase of recall regarding a risk of damage to the rear differential. According to the Transport Canada fact sheet, “on certain vehicles, a rear axle housing mounting bolt could break.” This poses the risk of causing the driveshaft as well as the axle shafts to come loose. We specify that muffled noises or vibrations emanating from the rear axle are a warning of such a problem. Ford reminds that owners who have not completed the first recall phase of this campaign are exposed to the risk of their Explorer moving unexpectedly when stationary when the handbrake is not applied.
Finally, Kia is recalling 3256 electric Souls 2015 to 2019 for a defect that affects the reduction gearbox, or the gears that transmit torque to the front wheels. On certain examples, this box could have been damaged if the driver activated the parking position (or Park) before the vehicle was immobilized. The Soul could therefore move by itself when parked, which would obviously cause a risk of accident and injury.