Injuries

Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Impreza/XV and Forester
Brand: 

The wiring harness could become damaged where it is in contact with part of the steering column assembly. If this happened, a short circuit may occur. Potential safety-related consequences include deactivation or malfunction of the windscreen wipers, the headlamps, and/or the horn. Engine stalling may also occur.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Insight
Brand: 

The inflator case component within the airbag assembly may rupture during passenger airbag deployment. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment, potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.

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Elastic straps

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Elastic luggage strap

The straps easily pull out of the hook mountings when under tension, causing the elasticated straps to recoil and hit the user or causing a fixed load to fall, leading to injuries and accidents. The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Defender
Brand: 

Excessively brittle bolts were installed in certain fittings used for the front and rear wheel hub assemblies. There is consequently a risk of the bolts breaking which could lead to other components being damaged. This could result in the front brake disc breaking or could undermine the stability of the vehicle during braking.

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Motorcycle

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
VT750CS Shadow,VT750C2B and VT750C2S
Brand: 

As a result of improper mounting, the BAS (bank angle sensor) wire harness might bend and break due to continuous vibration during riding, causing an engine stall and steering problems for the rider.

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Van

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Jumper
Brand: 

An error in the ignition locking system may cause failure of the various electrical systems and of the dashboard instruments which can lead to an accident.

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Van

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Boxer
Brand: 

An error in the ignition locking system may cause failure of the various electrical systems and of the dashboard instruments which can lead to an accident.

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