Auto-Trail recalls

On affected vehicles the EM40 and EM55 vehicle battery ‘in’ (VB IN) connector can overheat and in certain circumstances fail losing all power to the unit with the possible loss of all rear road lights.

Fix: Keepers of affected vehicles should contact their supplying dealer or any NCC approved workshop for the replacement of the affected unit. Until rectification has been completed the manufacturer advise the refrigerator is turned ‘off’ whilst driving.

• F LINE: 829 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2020 to 31 Aug 2022
• FRONTIER: 308 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2018 to 31 Aug 2022
• FRONTIER: 94 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2018 to 31 Aug 2022
• TRACKER: 706 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2017 to 31 Aug 2022
• GRAND FRONTIER GF70: 7 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2021 to 31 Jul 2022
• GRAND FRONTIER GF80: 13 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2021 to 31 Aug 2022
• GRAND FRONTIER GF88: 10 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2021 to 31 Aug 2022
• APACHE: 619 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2017 to 31 Aug 2020

The bond between the solar panel and the roof panel could fail meaning the solar panel could become detached.

Fix: Conduct a visual and �pull check� of fitted panel. If loose replace the panel with new one. If secure point around the interface between panel and roof.

• TRIBUTE: 3,255 vehicles · built 3 Aug 2018 to 9 Sep 2021
• APACHE: 3,255 vehicles · built 3 Aug 2018 to 9 Sep 2021
• F-SERIES: 3,255 vehicles · built 3 Aug 2018 to 9 Sep 2021
• TRACKER: 3,255 vehicles · built 3 Aug 2018 to 9 Sep 2021
• FRONTIER: 3,255 vehicles · built 3 Aug 2018 to 9 Sep 2021
• IMALA: 3,255 vehicles · built 3 Aug 2018 to 9 Sep 2021
• GRANDE FRONTIER: 3,255 vehicles · built 3 Aug 2018 to 9 Sep 2021

Refrigerator may not be installed as per the manufacturer�s installation instructions.

Fix: Visual check of installation through lower fridge vent and rectify if required.

• ADVENTURE: 284 vehicles · built 8 Feb 2019 to 8 Jul 2020
• BENIVAN: 284 vehicles · built 8 Feb 2019 to 8 Jul 2020
• CHAUSSON: 284 vehicles · built 8 Feb 2019 to 8 Jul 2020
• TRIBUTE: 284 vehicles · built 8 Feb 2019 to 8 Jul 2020
• TOLENO: 284 vehicles · built 8 Feb 2019 to 8 Jul 2020
• VLINE: 284 vehicles · built 8 Feb 2019 to 8 Jul 2020

Freshwater tank bracket securing bolt head can pull through the fixing bracket causing the tank bracket to drop.

Fix: : Add additional brackets to all four fixing bolts to stop the risk of the bolt head pulling through the original bracket.

• IMALA: 543 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2019 to 20 Mar 2020
• TRACKER: 543 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2019 to 20 Mar 2020
• APACHE: 543 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2019 to 20 Mar 2020
• TRIBUTE: 543 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2019 to 20 Mar 2020

The printed circuit in the power supply unit may overheat.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the power supply unit with an unaffected version

237 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the monitor bracket with a stronger version.

• APACHE: 688 vehicles · built 1 May 2014 to 30 Apr 2015
• TRACKER: 688 vehicles · built 1 May 2014 to 30 Apr 2015
• IMALA: 688 vehicles · built 1 May 2014 to 30 Apr 2015
• VLINE: 688 vehicles · built 1 May 2014 to 30 Apr 2015
• FRONTIER: 688 vehicles · built 1 May 2014 to 30 Apr 2015

Due to certain climatic conditions the rear exterior ladder pivot which is an aluminium rivet can fail without warning.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles where the rivet will be replaced by a Stainless Steel 'nylock' nut and bolt.

512 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2008

Directional control can be affected if the loose drivers foot well carpet slides forward and becomes twisted around the steering column.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fix the loose carpet in place so that it cannot slide.

• ROLLER: 458 vehicles
• TRIBUTE: 458 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2008
• CARIOCA: 458 vehicles
• MIZAR: 458 vehicles
• CIPRO: 458 vehicles

In exceptional circumstances a dangerous overheating of the warm air housing could occur.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified warm air housing.

• CHEY: 162 vehicles
• APACHE: 162 vehicles
• CIPRO: 162 vehicles
• CARIOCA: 162 vehicles

The using of alloy wheels in combination with some types of rubber valves may cause the tyre to deflate or the valve to fail.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the rubber valves replaced with valves of metal construction.

• ALCO: 227 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2003 to 31 Dec 2003
• FRONTIER: 227 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2005 to 31 Dec 2005

The material used to seal the refrigerator is combustible and may catch fire.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the excess material of the seal removed.

99 vehicles