Vehicle Emissions
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Below are first-quarter 2008 emissions-related recall campaigns as published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. For more detailed information and archived recalls, visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency web site.
Emissions-related recall campaings
Dodge Journey
June 1, 2008 - The engine wiring harness on vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines may contact and chafe on the left transaxle mount. If sufficient chafing occurs one or more of the wires in the harness may short-circuit to ground. This could result in an engine compartment fire. Remedy: The dealer will inspect the engine wiring harness for damage, repair if necessary, and reroute the wiring harness away from the left transaxle mount.
BMW X5
May 19, 2008 - BMW has determined that certain X5 3.0i A vehicles may not meet emission control requirements. Remedy: A voluntary emission recall has been issued to reprogram the (ECM) on 2004 model year vehicles to ensure that the vehicles meet mandated emissions standards.
Honda Civic Si
May 19, 2008 - During engine assembly, an incorrect rocker arm shaft may have been installed. The incorrect shaft does not allow the proper lubrication to the camshafts, which results in excessive heat buildup. In some cases the camshaft holder bolts loosen allowing the rocker arm shaft to move causing a clicking or tapping noise. Remedy: The repair is to inspect the rocker arm shaft and, if the rocker arm shaft is incorrect, replace the complete cylinder head assembly.
Cadillac SRX
May 12, 2008 - Certain 2004 vehicles equipped with 3.6L V6 engines may experience a failure of the left or right catalytic converter. Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the catalytic converter with newly manufactured converters.
Jeep Commander
May 1, 2008 - The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on these vehicles was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. Remedy: Chrysler dealers will reprogram the vehicle's PCM.
Aston Martin: Vantage, DB9
April 2, 2008 - A valve inside the fuel cap may stick open and stay open allowing fuel vapors into the atmosphere. This will cause the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel cap internal valve.
Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler Town & Country
April 1, 2008 - Some vehicles equipped with 3.8L engines may have had incorrect spark plugs installed in three of the six cylinders. These incorrect spark plugs will wear out sooner than the specified plugs and could cause damage to the engine under certain extreme driving conditions. Remedy: Chrysler dealers will inspect the plugs in affected vehicles and replaced them if necessary.
Hyundai Sorrento 3.5
April 1, 2008 - A metal clip which is part of the induction control valve in the intake manifold may break off. If this occurs, abnormal engine noise and vibration may occur along with impaired engine functioning and some loss of power. The problem may illuminate the "check engine" light. However, the problem may exist and engine damage occur without "check engine" light illumination. Remedy: Hyundai dealers will remove the original induction control valve and replace it with an improved design.
GMC Yukon, Chevy Suburban/Avalanche
April 1, 2008 - Certain vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks were built with a condition in which the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) evaporative emission system leak check can become disabled in the presence of a primary fuel tank level sender that is stuck in the 'full' position. Remedy: GM has initiated a recall to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) with corrected calibrations.
SATURN VUE
March 20, 2008 - Some 2002 model year Saturn VUE vehicles equipped with 2.2L 4-cylinder engines haveelectrical stresses in their Ignition Control Modules (ICM's). These electrical stresses may cause the ICM's to fail, resulting in deterioration of idle quality and greatly reduced engine power. Also, the vehicle may be hard to start. The service engine soon light will illuminate and will be flashing. Catalytic converter failure could result from engine misfire if not repaired immediately. Remedy: GM will conduct a Voluntary Emissions Recall to install new ICM's on the affected vehicles. The service modules have an improved design which makes them more resistant to the potentially damaging effects of electrical stress.
BMW: 525i, 530i, 545i, 550i, 650i 645Ci
March 13, 2008 - Vehicles have a software error that causes the communication between the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and certain scan tool equipment to be interrupted. This makes it difficult for technicians to properly diagnose potential emissions problems, and may cause some vehicles to fail State inspection/maintainance tests. Remedy: BMW Service Centers will reprogram the TCM with an improved version of the software.
Mercedes-Benz: E55, AMG, CLS
March 1, 2008 - Certain 2003-2006 vehicles, when exposed to high ambient temperatures in combination with frequent stop and go driving, may develop cracks in their fuel filter modules due to mechanical stress. Remedy: Dealers will check the fuel filter modules in the affected vehicles and repair them or, if necessary, replace them with improved fuel filter modules.
FORD: E-Series, Expedition/Navigator
February 29, 2008 - Some 2006 and 2007 model year vehicles may have been produced with a Fuel Rail Assembly that contains weak areas in the cross over hose. As a result, the hose may crack. This in turn may result a fuel odor from leaking fuel vapors, and possibly a liquid fuel leak as well. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Remedy: Ford initiated a recall campaign to replace the fuel rail assemblies on the affected vehicles. This is also a safety-related, as well as emission-related recall.
Volvo: S40, V50
February 26, 2008 - On certain 2008 S40 and V50 vehicles the crankcase ventilation hose may disconnect. The resultant increase in air flow may cause a whistling noise. In addition, the check engine light may illuminate and/or a slight oil leakage may result. In some cases, this condition may cause the vehicle to fail a state emissions test. Remedy: Volvo dealers will secure the crankcase ventilation with an additional clamp.
Nissan/Infiniti: Sentra, Frontier, Altima
February 25, 2008 - On some 2003-2006 Nissan vehicles, there is a possibility that the program in the Engine Control Module (ECM) may cause improper operation of the evaporative emission control system. Remedy: Nissan will conduct a voluntary emissions recall to reprogram the ECM's in the affected vehicles.
Volvo: S40, V50
February 22, 2008 - On certain 2004.5 (mid-year production), 2005, and 2006 model year S40 and V50 vehicles, long-term exposure to climatic conditions may cause excessive internal corrosion of the Pump Electronic Module (PEM). This can result in a faulty signal to the fuel pump, which in turn can cause low, or no, fuel pressure. Remedy: The PEM's will be replaced and relocated to the inside of the vehicle (under left rear seat cushion) to prevent exposure to the elements and their consequent excessive internal corrosion.
Nissan/Infiniti: Altima
February 19, 2008 - Some 2007 and 2008 Altimas are equipped with an improperly functioning emission-related On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system. The problem is caused by faulty OBD software. The faulty software may result in failure of the OBD system to warn owners of catalytic converter malfunctions. Remedy: Nissan will conduct a voluntary emissions related recall to reprogram the Engine Control Modules (ECM's) in the affected vehicles.
SATURN: Aura Hybrid, Vue Hybrid
February 18, 2008 - There is a voltage imbalance within the hybrid batteries of some 2007 VUE Hybrid and 2007- 2008 Aura Green Line Hybrid vehicles. When the imbalance exceeds 0.6 volts the check engine light illuminates and the hybrid function is disabled. Remedy: The battery module and cassette manufacturing processes have been revised to reduce the potential for inducing stress into the parts. Additionally, GM is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Related Recall (VERR) to replace the three hybrid cassettes within the battery assembly.
Porsche: Cayenne
February 15, 2008 - A fuel line may contact the engine compartment cover and, over time, result in a knocking noise and chafing of the fuel line. Excessive chafing may reduce the thickness of the fuel line wall to the point of causing a leak. Remedy: Porsche is conducting a recall to inspect, reroute, and replace the fuel lines as needed. Customers will be notified by letter to return their vehicles for repairs free of charge. This is also a safety-related, as well as emission-related recall.
Jaguar: X-Type
January 30, 2008 - Some vehicles have been manufactured with incorrect software for the engine management system which under certain driving conditions permits the setting of computer fault codes and the unwarranted illumination of the Engine Malfunction light. Remedy: Jaguar dealers will enter the correct level of software required for the vehicle so that the fault codes will not be set.
Nissan/Infiniti: Pathfinder
January 30, 2008 - Some 2008 Pathfinder V8 vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect under-hood Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label. The label contains an incorrect letter in the emission test group code. The incorrect code can mislead testing facilities concerning the test parameters to use in performing emissions tests on the vehicles. This can result in the vehicles being tested using incorrect test parameters. This in turn can result in false failures of the emissions test. Remedy: Nissan will provide replacement VECI labels to their dealers. These labels will contain the correct emission test group code. Nissan has also issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) containing instructions for the installation of the replacement labels.
BMW: Alpina B7
January 28, 2008 - Certain 2007 model year Alpina B7 vehicles have a software error that causes certain diagnostics within the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system to function improperly. The diagnostics of the thermostat, the Mass Airf Flow (MAF) sensor, the radiator outlet temperature sensor, and the inlet air temperature sensor do not work correctly. Therefore, malfunctions of these components will not be detected as required. Remedy: BMW service centers will reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) in these vehicles with an improved version of the software.
Chevy Equinox, Pontiac Torrent
January 25, 2008 - There are two unused pin cavities within the fuel sender wiring harness connector in each of these vehicles. To prevent moisture from entering the wiring harnesses, these cavities were filled with plugs. Some of the plugs used in these cavities are too small, and have consequently allowed moisture to enter into some of the wiring harnesses. Subsequent corrosion in the 12-way connector could result in failure of the evaporative canister vent solenoid control circuit. Remedy: To correct the problem GM will inspect and, if necessary, install new fuel sender wiring harness connector plugs.
Suzuki XL7
January 25, 2008 - There are two unused pin cavities within the fuel sender wiring harness connector in each of these vehicles. To prevent moisture from entering the wiring harnesses, these cavities were filled with plugs. Some of the plugs used in these cavities are too small, and have consequently allowed moisture to enter into some of the wiring harnesses. Subsequent corrosion in the 12-way connector could result in failure of the evaporative canister vent solenoid control circuit. Remedy: To correct the problem Suzuki will replace the fuel sender wiring harness connector plugs.
BMW: 325CiA
January 16, 2008 - Certain 2005 and 2006 model year 325CiA vehicles have a potential problem relating to their engine secondary air systems. Due to premature material wear of the secondary air system valve and associated vacuum control lines, the system may fail to operate during cold starts, causing a Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Remedy: BMW service centers will replace the secondary air system valves, and their associated vacuum control lines, and eliminate a vacuum check valve in the affected vehicles.
Lexus: IS250, GS30D, IS250
January 11, 2008 - High stress areas may have been created in fuel line tubing within the engine compartments of these vehicles. These stresses, combined with other factors such as corrosive agents in the fuel, may cause cracks, and consequent fuel leaks. Remedy: Lexus dealers will replace the two affected fuel line tubes with newly designed tubes.
NOTE: These recall notices have been published by six federal agencies charged with ensuring product safety. The Office of the Missouri Attorney General reprints the notices here only to foster consumer awareness and public safety. The Office of the Missouri Attorney General expresses no opinion as to whether the manufacturers involved have violated any applicable law, nor as to any legal remedy that may be available to consumers.