2006 Annual Summary of Emission-
   Related Recall and Voluntary Service
   Campaigns Performed on Light Duty
   Vehicles and Light-Duty Trucks
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency

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                      2006 Annual Summary of
               Emission-Related Recall and Voluntary
               Service Campaigns Performed on Light
               Duty Vehicles and Light-Duty Trucks
                        Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division
                          Office of Transportation and Air Quality
                          U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
v>EPA
United States                                   EPA420-B-07-003
Environmental Protection                                 May 2007
Agency

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                            Abbreviations and Acronyms
                        Acronym/Term:
                        ALLS
                        GARB
                        CFV
                        DTC
                        ECU
                        ECM
                        EGR
                        MIL
                        NHTSA
                        NLEV
                        OBD
                        PCM
                        TSB
                        VECI

                        Recall Type:
                        0
                        V
                        vsc
                        I

                        Sales Area:
                        SOS
                        CL
                        CA
                        FA
                        FC
                        NF
                        NL
Definition:
All States Trading Region
California Air Resources Board
Clean Fuel Vehicle
Diagnostic Trouble Code
Engine Control Unit
Engine Control Module
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Malfunction Indicator Light
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Low Emission Vehicle
On-Board Diagnostics
Powertrain Control Module
Technical Service Bulletin
Vehicle Emission Control Information

Definition:
Ordered by EPA
Voluntary Recall by Manufacturer
Voluntary Service Campaign by Manufacturer
Manufacturer voluntary action  with EPA Influence

Definition:
Federal and California
CA +NLEV (ALLS)
California
Federal (all altitude)
FA + CA
CFV + NLEV (ALLS) + CA
NLEV-ALLS
Note:
For the purposes of this report only, a Recall Campaign is a direct owner notification requesting or recommending
that the vehicle be brought into a service facility for inspection and/or repair regardless of whether there is an
indication of failure. For the purposes of this report only, a Voluntary Service Campaign is a direct owner notification
alerting the owner of a potential problem should there be an indication of failure, and how the problem will be
remedied by the manufacturer should the problem affect the owner's vehicle. EPA recognizes  that manufacturers
may wish to voluntarily notify their customers of potential issues for which service  may be required.  However, under
40 CFR 85.1902 (d), any repair, adjustment, or modification program voluntarily initiated by a manufacturer to
remedy any emission-related defect for which direct owner notification is provided is defined as a Voluntary
Emissions Recall.
   EPA420-B-07-003
                                         May 2007

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                                                        2006 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns
Mfr.



BENTLEY



BMW












BMW






BMW









Mfr. Recall
Number


SC 06/10



06E-A03












06E-A02






06E-A01









EPA#



2812



2752












3050






3058









Type



V



V












V






V









Owners
Notification


10/6/2006



9/11/2006












6/1/2006






4/24/2006









MY



2007



2000
2001


2001
2002


2002
2003

2003
2004

2002
2003
2004
2004





2006









Vehicle or Engine
Class


Continental GT,
Continental GTC,
Continental Flying
Spur
M5, Z8
M3 Coupe, M3
Cabrio, M Coupe, M
Roadster
M5, Z8
M3 Coupe, M3
Cabrio, M Coupe, M
Roadster
M5, Z8
M3 Coupe, M3
Cabrio
M5, Z8
M3 Coupe, M3
Cabrio
BMW745I, 745LI
BMW745I, 745LI
BMW545I, 745i,
745LI, 645CI, 645Q
Cabrio
BMWX54.4I, X5
4.8is




325i/iA/xi/xiA/xiTA;
330i/iA/xi/xiA;
525i/iA/xi/xiA;
530i/iA/xi/xiA/xiTA
325i/Ci/iT, 330i/Ci,
525I, 530I, X3 3.0
Z4 2.5i
325i, 330Q, 530i
X32.5, X3, 3.0
Z4 3.0i
330i, 330Q, 530i
Engine Family



7BEXV06.0501



YBMXV04.9S62
1BMXV03.2S54


1BMXV04.9362
2BMXV03.2S54


2BMXV04.9S62
3BMXV03.2S54

3BMXV04.9S62
4BMXV043.2S54

2BMXV04.4LEV
3BMXV04.4LEV
4BMXV04.4LEV
4BMXT04.4N62





6BMXV03.0N52


5BMXV03.0UL2

5BMXV03.0LER
5BMXV02.5M56
5BMXV03.0E83
5BMXV03.0M5R
5BMXV03.0SMG
Problem Description



A defect was found in the Air Flow Pressure Sensor which caused
customer complaints from MIL illumination. This was caused by
the absence of the sensor's reference port sealing feature.
Remedy: A recall was issued by Bentley to correct the problem.
On affected M-vehicles a communication problem with certain
brands of scan tools may occur during the initialization procedure.
If a scan tool starts with International Standards Organization
(ISO) 14230 protocol before ISO 9141 no communication with the
ECU can be realized and the vehicles fail the
Inspection/Maintenance test. The MIL will illuminate.
Remedy: BMW implemented a voluntary emissions recall
campaign to remedy the problem on all affected vehicles by
updating the ECU program software.





Defective Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve from torn
membrane caused by chemical reaction of carbonyl compounds
(acetic and formic acid) in PCV gas stream. DTCs stored in ECM
and MIL illumination lead owner to seek repair. The damaged
membrane lets un-metered air into the intake system which drifts
the air/fuel ratio out of specified range so exhaust emission
standards, could be exceeded.
Remedy: BMW implemented a recall. An improved silicone
material is used in the PCV valve for production and repair kits.
The crankcase ventilation valves are replaced on both cylinder
banks of the affected vehicles using improved parts.
Faulty Digital Motor Electronics control module software may not
correctly detect a potential emission relevant sensor failure. The
scan tool cannot read out the Valvetronic position control fault
code.
Remedy: Authorized BMW center will reprogram the Digital
Motor Electronics engine control module with an improved
version of the software at no charge to the owner.




Affected
Vehicles


759



3,081
4,546


3,053
10,194


2,841
8,676

2,453
8,538

18,222
20,722
30,025
8,803





69,432


68,900

17,000
7,000
6,400
4,000
1,700
Sales Area



50S



CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
NF(CFV+CA+NL)


CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
CL(CA+NLEVALLS)


CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
NF(CFV+CA+NL)

CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
CA

NF(CFV+CA+NL)
NF(CFV+CA+NL)
50S
50S





50S









Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
759



43,382












77,772






174,432









EPA420-B-07-003
May 2007

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                                                        2006 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns
Mfr.



BMW









DAIMLER/
CHRYSLER




DAIMLER/
CHRYSLER








DAIMLER/
CHRYSLER








DAIMLER/
CHRYSLER





DAIMLER/
CHRYSLER







Mfr. Recall
Number


06E-A04









EDIR-2006-5
F07




EDIR2006-6-E&
F02








2006-1 7-EF25









2006-1 8-E F29





2006-1 9-E F37







EPA#



3070









2661





2663









2736









2740





2741







Type



V









V





V









V









V





V







Owners
Notification


12/7/2006









3/3/2006





4/1/2006









9/4/2006









6/30/2006





11/27/2006







MY



2006









2006





2006
2006








2000
2000
2002
2002
2000
2000




2007





2005
2006







Vehicle or Engine
Class


BMWM5, M6 Coupe









Dodge Viper





Jeep Liberty
Jeep Liberty








Grand Jeep
Cherokee








Dodge Caliber
Dodge Caliber
Dodge Caliber
Dodge Caliber



Jeep Liberty







Engine Family



6BMXV05.0S85









6CRXV08.3VMO





6CRXT03.7NEO
6CRXT0226N70








YCRXT04.02BO
YCRXT0242230
2CRXT04.02D2
YCRXT04.02ZO
YCRXT0287231
YCRXT04.72B1




7CRXV0110M70
7CRXV01.8MEO
7CRXB0144M80
7CRXB02.4ME5



5CRXT02.82RX
6CRXT02.82RX







Problem Description



A software error in the Digital Motor Electronics engine control
module results in failure of the diagnostic system to detect certain
emissions related problems and illuminate the MIL to warn the
driver of a malfunction in affected vehicles. The OBD system
may not detect a potential malfunction of the secondary air pump
relay and/or would store "wrong" corresponding fault codes for
the air flow sensor, the oxygen sensor and the throttle valve
actuator.
Remedy: The vehicle repair will be free of charge and consists of
a software update of the DME engine control module.
The VECI labels do not display the proper emission control
system classification for two oxidation catalysts.
Remedy: DaimlerChrysler will conduct a Voluntary Emission
Recall (F07) of the affected vehicles and mail a revised VECI
label to the owner for installation on the vehicle by owner or
dealer.
The wiring for left rear O2 sensor may contact the exhaust and
melt, resulting in possible electrical shorts. The OBD oxygen
sensor diagnostics will detect the melted wire insulation and
shorted contact condition; then illuminate the MIL. There will be
loss of fuel trim provided by this sensor signal, however fuel
control will still remain closed-loop.
Remedy: The issue has been corrected in production by
reducing the wiring length. A safety recall (F02) will be conducted
to secure excess slack in the O2 sensor wiring on suspect
vehicles.
On some 2000 and 2002 Grand Jeep Cherokees the plastic
material used to make the cooling fan blade may fracture and
separate. Exhaust emissions may be affected if the engine
overheats. Customers of affected vehicles frequently describe
hearing a loud noise and noticing a rapid rise in coolant
temperature or a coolant leak; plus, there may be steam from the
engine compartment. Also, a safety recall (F25) was conducted;
because, if the hood is open people nearby could be injured.
Remedy: The electric radiator cooling fan will be replaced free of
charge under recall F25.
The thermostat monitor portion of the engine cooling system
monitor is incorrectly configured so that a failed thermostat can
never be detected twice in a row (to a matured MIL fault). After
the first failure the monitor erroneously suspends itself and the
MIL will not be illuminated if the thermostat fails.
Remedy: DaimlerChrysler will conduct a voluntary emissions
recall to re-flash the PCM of the affected vehicles.
High torsional forces from the engine during low speed lock-up
can lead to torque converter overheating with internal damage
and improper lock-up. Exhaust emissions may be affected if
converter doesn't lock-up properly, rattle-like sounds will come
from torque converter area, DTC P0740 may set, and MIL may be
illuminated.
Remedy: Notice issued with recall to repair affected vehicles by
installing a new torque converter and engine & trans, software
modifications. Depending on service testing, some vehicles may
require a transmission flush and pump replacement.
Affected
Vehicles


4,256









513





12,639
1,843








48,422
30,790
44,434
21,672
15,816
23,260




101
569
5,689
23,242



8,629
2,657







Sales Area



CA









50S





50S
CA








FA
CA
50S
50S
CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
FA




CA
FA
CA
FA



FA







Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
4,256









513





14,482









184,394









29,601





11,286







EPA420-B-07-003
May 2007

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                                                        2006 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns
Mfr.



DAIMLER/
CHRYSLER







DAIMLER/
CHRYSLER










GENERAL
MOTORS




GENERAL
MOTORS





HONDA/ACURA






HONDA/ACURA









Mfr. Recall
Number


2006-22-E








2006-31 -E1











ML-MW201




ML-MW156






EDIR-05-012-00
EDIR-05-012-01






VERR-06-007-01









EPA#



2757








2826











2842




3066






2560






2692









Type



V








V











V




V






V






V









Owners
Notification


10/1/2006








11/1/2006











12/19/2006




3/1/2006






12/9/2005
* Reported to
EPA In 2006





7/28/2006
7/28/2006








MY



2006
2006







2005

2006









2007




2004
2004





2005






2006
2006








Vehicle or Engine
Class


Dodge Ram 1500
Dodge Ram 1500







Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler Pacifica








Cadillac STS




Cadillac XLR
Cadillac SRX





Accord Hybrid






Insight (CVT)
Insight (MT)








Engine Family



6CRXT04.75SO
6CRXT04.76UO







5CRXT03.8NEO
5CRXT03.52NO
6CRXT03.8NEO
6CRXT03.52NO








7GMXB03.6149




4GMXV04.6067
4GMXT04.6161





5HNXV03.01B4






6HNXV01.0VK5
6HNXV01.0YJV








Problem Description



The oxygen sensor electrical diagnostics (shorted high and
shorted low) on some Dodge Ram 1500s equipped with 4.7L &
manual transmission do not allow a shorted high or a shorted low
event fault to mature. The diagnostic can only count one shorted
event so this prevents the MIL from illuminating. Other
diagnostics will detect subsequent problems caused by a shorted
oxygen sensor but there still is reduced overall OBD capability.
Remedy: DaimlerChrysler will supply all dealers with an ECM
calibration reflash which will assure OBD functionality.
The vehicles have a saddlebag type fuel tank where fuel is
moved from secondary side to primary side until secondary side
is empty. Several fuel delivery problems may cause hesitation or
stalling that could cause a crash without warning. NHTSA Recall
no. 06V-432 addresses these problems involving the fuel pump
module (fuel shut-off) and PCM software (excess vapor purge) for
evaporative emissions control.
Remedy: All vehicles to receive PCM calibration reflash to
assure correct purge functionality. The fuel pump module will be
replaced, if required. Chrysler recall F44 provides that owners
may obtain the repair service any time after receipt of the
notification.
Certain vehicles with 3.6L engines were produced with ECM
calibration fuel trim diagnostics turned off. This violates emission
regulations for OBD II which requires functional fuel trim
diagnostics.
Remedy: The dealers will use technical service bulletin 06213 to
reprogram the ECM at no charge to the customer.
Incorrect engine control module programming causes a certain
canister purge solenoid circuit to malfunction. The malfunction(s)
will disable other OBD monitors without storing a Diagnostic
Trouble Code or illuminating the Malfunction Indicator Light.
Remedy: Voluntary emission recall 06503 will be conducted in
March of 2006 on 2004 MY vehicles to install corrected OBD
calibrations at no charge to the owner.
The OBD system may falsely detect a misfire immediately
following a code clear with a scan tool unless the technician
performs the learning procedure. The MIL illuminates. Battery
damage may also occur. Honda has made available instructions
on how to clear the codes.
Remedy: The PCM will be reprogrammed free of charge with
appropriate programming by a Honda dealership per TSB #05-
038.
After certain continuous driving period, the OBD system falsely
detects a malfunction of engine off timer. The cause of the failure
is incorrect programming of the OBD system. A PCM with
improved programming has been applied to the assembly line
and is made available for repair under running change #S2.
When this defect occurs, the MIL comes on with DTC P2610.
Remedy: The recall requires that the Programmed Fuel Injection
Control System software be updated in the ECM (TSB #06-053)
at no charge to the owner. The ECM/PCM will be reprogrammed
with remedied programming by Honda dealership.
Affected
Vehicles


320
791







17,090
76,453
4
37,951








4,758




3,861
13,563





6,600






218
274








Sales Area



50S
50S







50S
50S
50S
50S








50S




50S
FC (FA + CA)





50S






50S
50S








Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
1,111








131,498











4,758




17,424






6,600






492









EPA420-B-07-003
May 2007

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                                                        2006 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns
Mfr.



ISUZU







JAGUAR






KIA







LAMBORGHINI







MAZDA

Mfr. Recall
Number


ML-MW171







R726






04.28.06.01







2006/04/13
2006/05/09
2006/07/10






4106E

EPA#



2703







2865






3068







2705







2739

Type



V







V






V







V







V

Owners
Notification


3/13/2006







10/26/2006






8/1/2006







8/28/2006







6/1/2006

MY



2006







2006
2006
2007




2006







1996
1997
1998
1999
2001
2002
2003
2004
2004
2006
2006

Vehicle or Engine
Class


Ascender







XJ8, XJ8L, VDP
LWB
XJR, SUPER V8
XJR, SUPER V8
XJ8, XJ8L, VDP
LWB


Rio (JB)







DB 132 Diablo
DB 132/1 44 Diablo
DB 132/1 44 Diablo
DB 132/1 44 Diablo
DB 132/1 44 Diablo
L 147 Murcielago
L 147 Murcielago
L 147 Murcielago
L140Gallardo
Mazdaspeed 6 2.3L
Mazdaspeed 6 2.3L

Engine Family



6GMXT04.2186







6JCXV04.2DN
6JCXV04.2DSK
7JCXV04.2DSK
7JCXV04.2DNK



6MXV01.6BM5







TN5.7VJGFHK
VNL5.7VJGFHK
WNLXV05.7DB8
XNLXV05.7DB8
1NLXV06.0321
2NLXV06.2472
3NLXV06.2472
4NLXV06.2474
4NLXV05.0404
6TKXV02.35EA
6TKXV02.3NE1

Problem Description



Isuzu vehicles were delivered to dealers in California and two
Northeast States (Massachusetts and New York) with Federal
Emissions Calibration software and emissions label, a limited
number of which were sold to retail customers. None of the
affected vehicles were delivered to or sold in Vermont or Maine.
Remedy: To correct the condition all of the subject vehicles will
receive the proper emissions calibration software and vehicle
emissions label.
Some fuel tanks were not made to specification and will leak
when fully filled. If there is fuel odor, or fuel leaking from Fuel
Delivery Module, Jet Pump Module and/or cluster valve seals;
MIL is likely to be illuminated. Fuel may leak onto the ground
which could result in a fire.
Remedy: Fuel tank replacement is being carried out per NHTSA
Safety Recall Action R726 and technical service bulletin R726.
All repairs will be performed by Jaguar dealers.
The original design included a coin box behind the cover to the
OBD connector which was in violation of the GARB regulation
Title 13 California Code of Regulations Section 1968.2 (f) 2.2.
Remedy: The recall by Kia shows that the access problem
requiring removal of a coin holder-type fuse cover to the OBD
connector will be solved by replacing the original cover with a flat-
type fuse cover. This will minimize efforts to access the
diagnostic connector of the OBD system.
A condition exists in the ECM software of all MY1996 to MY2004
Lamborghini vehicles sold in the US market causing the following
fault. The OBD readiness status of installed monitor components
and systems within the OBD are cleared at key off event.
Production software improvements were made starting MY2005.
Remedy: Recall (issued 7/21/2006) will upgrade the Engine
Management System software at service department of
authorized dealer.

Incorrect PCM calibration causes ignition timing retard and turbo
boost pressure limitation to operate excessively when constant
engine knocking occurs under high ambient temperature and high
load driving even with premium fuel.
Remedy: PCM will be reprogrammed by Mazda dealer and
recall label #4106E will be attached on driver's door.
Affected
Vehicles


32







4,800
708
120
571




24,837







24
75
104
160
148
98
169
121
697
6,500

Sales Area



CA







50S
50S
50S
50S



50S







50S
50S
50S
50S
50S
50S
50S
50S
50S
50S

Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
32







6,199






24,837







1,596







6,500

EPA420-B-07-003
May 2007

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                                                        2006 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns
Mfr.



MAZDA












MERCEDES-BENZ
















MERCEDES-BENZ









MITSUBISHI/
D-STAR










Mfr. Recall
Number


4206F












MB002-2005
















2006-070003









06XMED0160











EPA#



2788












2582
















2790









2669











Type



I












V
















V









V











Owners
Notification


8/31/2006












4/1/2006
















10/1/2006









8/1/2006











MY



2004
2005
2005
2006









2002
2002

2003

2003

2004

2004

2005

2006



2005
2006









2004
2004
2005
2005








Vehicle or Engine
Class


Mazda RX-8












SLK 32 AMG, C32
AMG
CL55AMG, S55
AMG
SLK 32 AMG, C 32
AMG
CL55AMG, S55
AMG, E 55 AMG
CL55AMG, S55
AMG, E 55 AMG
SLK 32 AMG, C 32
AMG
CL55AMG, S55
AMG
CL55AMG, S55
AMG, SL55AMG, E
55 AMG, CLS 55
AMG, SLR
E320 GDI









Galant











Engine Family



4TKXV01.3CNA
5TKXV01.35NM
5TKXV01.3NC1
6TKXV01.35DA









2MBXV03.2LBI
2MBXV05.5LBI

3MBXV03.2LBI

3MBXV05.5LBI

4MBXV05.5LBX

4MBXV03.2LBI

5MBXV05.5LBI

6MBXV05.5LB1



5MBXV03.2B10
6MBXV03.2B10









4DSXV02.4GRB
4DSXV02.4G6G
5DSXV02.4G6G
5DSXV02.4GRB








Problem Description



Due to insufficient control of oil supply, the engine may suffer
from the lack of engine oil under certain driving conditions. If the
vehicle continues to be driven with such condition, the sealing
capability of combustion chamber may be degraded, causing
drivability or emission problems. Due to wrong PCM calibration,
carbon may deposit on spark plugs or plugs may be flooded
during engine start, causing difficult start condition. In addition,
as a result of wrong service procedure when recovering from
difficult start condition, the catalytic converter may be damaged
on some vehicles.
Remedy: Mazda at no charge will reprogram the PCM for latest
calibration and inspect plus repair/replace if necessary: spark
plugs, engine, and catalytic converter.
An air injection pump, designed to operate during engine warm up
periods, may fail to turn off at specified time. This will cause the
pump to overheat and burn out. When the pump fails a MIL light
will illuminate.
Remedy: Mercedes and ECU-supplier have identified a software
modification which will prevent random electromagnetic impulses
from affecting the air injection pump. The ECU software will be
updated and the pump relay replaced.










Due to a spare part documentation error on certain model year
2005/2006 E320 GDI Diesel vehicles, glow plugs were installed
by dealerships as part of the workshop visit which were not
released for use in the E320 GDI engine. Since these glow plugs
are extending deeper into the combustion chambers than serial
glow plugs it might occur under adverse positions of glow plug
and piston in their permissible tolerance bands that a piston hit
the glow plug at top dead center, thereby damaging both
components.
Remedy: In this campaign the glow plugs on the affected
vehicles will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Inadequate software calibration that may result in damage to the
warm-up catalytic converter and subsequent illumination of the
"Service Engine Soon" lamp when operated under certain specific
driving conditions. Emissions may exceed standards and
performance reduced (flow restriction thru catalyst) if vehicle
operated for extended period after MIL is illuminated.
Remedy: Reprogram ECU with Read-Only Memory upgrade free
of charge without regard to mileage or time-in-service. If vehicle
accumulated mileage exceeds 80,000 Federal or 150,000 CA,
and Service Engine Soon is illuminated; then warm-up catalytic
converter is replaced free of charge, if recall is completed within 6
months of the date of this notice.
Affected
Vehicles


37,300
17,700
17,700
5,800









2,761
1,973

1,335

4,152

3,401

515

1,318

3,659



92









24,957
7,889
5,245
18,375








Sales Area



50S
50S
50S
50S









CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
CL(CA+NLEVALLS)

CL(CA+NLEVALLS)

CL(CA+NLEVALLS)

50S

50S

50S

50S



FA









FA
CA
CA
FA








Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
78,500












19,114
















92









56,466











EPA420-B-07-003
May 2007

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                                                        2006 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns
Mfr.



MITSUBISHI/
D-STAR






NISSAN/INFINITI



NISSAN/INFINITI










NISSAN/INFINITI






NISSAN/INFINITI








Mfr. Recall
Number


EMR-06-003







06V-54



R505/05V-555










NHTSA06V2230
00






R0606








EPA#



2832







2743



2744










2760






2775








Type



V







V



V










V






V








Owners
Notification


11/1/2006







3/21/2006



2/13/2006










6/9/2006






8/21/2006








MY



2006







2005



2003
2003

2003
2003
2004

2004

2004
2005
2006
2006
2006






2003








Vehicle or Engine
Class


Eclipse







Murano



G35 Sedan A/T
350Z, G35
Sedan/Coupe
FX35
FX45
350Z, G35
Sedan/Coupe
G3 5 Sedan AWG
FX35
FX45
FX45
FX45
Altima and Sentra
Altima and Sentra






Altima S Sedan
Sentra SE-R Sedan







Engine Family



6DSXV03.8GRC







5NSXT03.5G7A



3NSXV03.5C7A
3NSXV03.5C7B

3NSXT03.5C7B
3NSXT04.5C8A
4NSXT03.5G7A

4NSXV03.5G7C
4NSXT03.5G7A
4NSXT04.5M8A
5NSXT04.5M8A
6NSXT04.5M8A
6NSXV02.5G5A
6NSXV02.585A
6NSXV02.5S5A
6NSXV02.5N5A






3 NSXV02.5D5A
3NSXV02.5C5A







Problem Description



Incorrect software parameters may cause illumination of the MIL
because of DTCP0421 and/or P0431. Catalytic converter
replacement may be necessary.
Remedy: All affected vehicles get free of charge PCM
reprogramming. If affected vehicle has a MIL (Service Engine
Soon) lamp on and DTC P0421 and/or P0431 set before
reprogramming the PCM; the warm-up catalytic converter is
replaced, using an exhaust manifold repair kit.
A fitting for vapor recirculation, which is welded on the fuel tank
on Nissan Murano vehicles is coming off as indicated by the MIL.
Remedy: A recall 06V-54 will be implemented. The fuel tank will
be replaced with a new one.
On some 2003 - 2004 Nissan vehicles the fuel filler hose may
crack and result in fuel and vapor leakage. The M IL may
illuminate.
Remedy: A recall (R505/05V-555) will be implemented. Nissan
to replace the fuel filler and vapor hoses with new ones.







Excessive engine oil consumption may occur as a result of
improper performance of the piston rings. If the oil is not
maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can
occur and in extreme cases may result in an engine fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module
(engine computer). Vehicle will also be inspected to determine if
it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. A
service bulletin (NTB06-045a) was issued as part of this recall. In
a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be
needed.
Engine may stop running due to a brief interruption in the crank
angle sensor output signal. The location of the sensor in the
engine has large enough variations in temperature to cause a
brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. The ECM
logic doesn't have enough time to diagnose the condition, so the
engine may stop running (vehicle stall).
Remedy: The ECM will be reprogrammed to prevent stalling
incidents due to signal interruptions from the crank angle sensor.
A service bulletin, NTB06-051 was issued for this recall.
Affected
Vehicles


12,209







14,268



54,200
65,721

17,640
6,462
36,081

31
26,596
3,799
1,877
6
69,228
21,323
491
1,893






186,279
14,587







Sales Area



CA







CA



CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
CL(CA+NLEVALLS)

CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
CA

CA
CA
CA
CA
CA
50S
CA
50S
50S






50S








Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
12,209







14,268



212,413










92,935






200,866








EPA420-B-07-003
May 2007

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                                                            2006 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns
Mfr.



SUBARU









SUZUKI







TOYOTA/LEXUS










VOLKSWAGEN/
AUDI



VOLKSWAGEN/
AUDI






Mfr. Recall
Number


#W/VX-08









SC-32







601










38513




M6






EPA#



2704









2747







2792










2544




2637






Type



V









V







V










V




V






Owners
Notification


6/9/2006









7/15/2006







12/15/2006










7/28/2006




8/18/2006






MY



2004









2006







2001
2002
2001
2002
2003






2002




2004

2005




Vehicle or Engine
Class


Legacy, Outback









Verona







RAV4

Highlander

Highlander






A4, Passat




Golf/Jetta/New
Beetle with 1.9LTDI
Engine
Golf/Jetta/New
Beetle with 1.9LTDI
Engine


Engine Family



4FJXV02.5NKR









6DXV02.5D04







1TYXT02.0FFH
2TYXT02.0FFH
1TYXT02.4FFP
2TYXT02.4FFP
3TYXT02.4FFP






2ADXV01.8342




4VWXV01.9236

5VWXV01.9236




Problem Description



Some 2004 CA Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) certified
Subaru Legacy /Outback 2. 5L NA models will experience MIL
illumination and the storage of DTC P0420 (catalyst system
efficiency below threshold). The P0420 illumination condition has
been confirmed to be from a unique mixture of excess fuel supply
and air that reacts in the catalytic converter resulting in abnormal
catalyst degradation.
Remedy: SUBARU is conducting a customer service campaign.
The repair will include reprogramming the ECM; and possibly
catalytic converter replacement, but only if DTC P0420 is present.
Incorrect ECM control logic causes leak detection monitoring of
the evaporative emission control system to be disabled during
subsequent driving cycles if OBD detects a noisy signal from the
differential fuel tank pressure sensor and stores pending DTC
P0454. If monitor disabled , the MIL will not illuminate if an
evaporative emission control system leak occurs during
subsequent driving cycles.
Remedy: Suzuki will conduct an emissions-related recall to
reprogram the ECM in affected vehicles with corrected software.
MIL illumination can occur for catalytic converter from DTC
P0420/P430 due to improper program logic in Engine Control
Module (ECM) and early deterioration of oxygen storage capacity
in the catalytic converter.
Remedy: Toyota initiated a Special Service Campaign to
reprogram the program logic in ECM with improved logic at a
Toyota dealership. All owners were notified for this no charge
reprogramming. Customers may request reimbursement, if they
have previously paid for the program update or, in the rare
instance, the replacement of the Catalytic Converter for this
specific condition prior to receiving the owner letter.
The crankcase ventilation hose is broken or cracked and shows
visible signs of deterioration. In most cases a M IL and / or oil
leakage and / or engine starting problems will occur.
Remedy: A recall has been issued to replace the crankcase
breather hose with a new hose of improved material.
Internal coolant leak in EGR cooler assembly leads to customer
complaint from Engine coolant light (low coolant)/MIL being on.
NOx emission values increase when EGR cooler is blocked at the
regulating flap and cooler connecting pipe.
Remedy: The vendor's manufacturing process was optimized to
assure the elimination of any internal leaks in the EGR cooler.
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler on affected vehicles, Recall
M6.
Affected
Vehicles


21,516









2,000







87,000
72,000
13,000
21,000
27,000






77,106




18,690

21




Sales Area



50S









50S







CL(CA+NLEVALLS)

CL(CA+NLEVALLS)

CL(CA+NLEVALLS)






CL(CA+NLEVALLS)




FA

FA




Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
21,516









2,000







220,000










77,106




18,711






                                                                                                      Total number of Vehicles affected by Recall Campaigns:  1,768,120
EPA420-B-07-003
May 2007

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                                                   2006 Emissions-Related Voluntary Service Campaigns
Mfr.



FORD









GENERAL MOTORS











GENERAL MOTORS











HONDA/ACURA











MERCEDES-BENZ




Mfr. Recall
Number


06N07









ML-MW196











ML-MW199











PUDR WER-04-
005-00










2005-020004




EPA#



2831









2686
2687
2751
2751
2751
2776
2776
2776
2777
2777
3043

3056











2269











2362




Type



vsc









vsc











vsc











vsc











I-VSC




Owners
Notification


12/1/2006









11/9/2006











1 2/4/2006











5/13/2006











2/1/2005
* Reported to
EPA In 2006




MY



2004
2005
2006







2004
2004
2004
2004
2005
2003
2003
2004
2004
2004
2004

2000

2000

2001

2002





2000
2001
2001
2002
2002
2003

2003
2004
2004


2000




Vehicle or Engine
Class


Ford Taurus/Mercury
Sable








Chevrolet Aveo
Chevrolet Malibu
Saturn L300
Saturn LW300
Saturn L300
Sabb 9-3
Sabb 9-3
Sabb 9-3
Cadillac SRX
Cadillac XLR
Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac Firebird
Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac Firebird
Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac Firebird
Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac Firebird




Insight (MT)
Insight (MT)
Insight (CVT)
Insight (CVT)
Insight (MT)
Insight (MT)

Insight (CVT)
Insight (MT)
Insight (CVT)


S CLASS, CL
CLASS




Engine Family



4FMXV03.0VFZ
5FMXV03.0VFZ
6FMXV03.0VFZ







4GDXV01.6D02
4GMXV03.8041
4GMXV03.0061
4GMXV03.0061
5GMXV03.0061
3GMXV02.0002
3GMXV02.3001
4GMXV02.0002
4GMXT04.6161
4GMXV04.6067
4GMXV02.2028

YGMXV05.7081

YGMXV05.7083

1GMXV05.7081

2GMXV05.7081





YHNXV01.0LA4
1HNXV01.0FH6
1HNXV01.0HEV
2HNXV01.0CCE
2HNXV01.02N4
3HNXV01.01A4

3HNXV01.0PCE
4HNXV01.02A6
4HNXV01.0NCE


YMBXV05.0GNB




Problem Description



Some 2004-2006 Taurus/Sables with Flex Fuel Vehicle
(FFV) 3.0I may experience a long or hard crank during cold
starting while operating on Ethanol 85% (E85) under
circumstances that result in a leaner fuel mixture than
desired.
Remedy: A revised calibration was implemented and TSB
06-5-5 was issued to assist service technicians in diagnosing
and correcting the concern. Customer Satisfaction Program
was issued 12/01/2006 which added 10 YR and 100,000 mile
coverage as a one time reflash of PCM.
Owners may experience a condition where the fuel tank gas
cap won't tighten properly or the fuel cap won't come off, or is
broken. These conditions can cause the illumination of the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Additionally, a DTC can be
set if fuel cap does not seal adequately at the filler neck
surface.
Remedy: If this condition occurs on an owner's vehicle
within 1 0 years of the date the vehicle was originally placed
in service or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, the
condition will be repaired for the owner at no charge. Special
Coverage Service Bulletin No. 06081 was issued for this
evaporative emissions problem.
The component that failed is the catalytic converter. The
failure is lost oxygen storage capacity in the catalyst. The
probable cause is that the catalyst technology used in this
application is not robust against the potential operating
exhaust temperatures. Typical customer complaint is MIL
illumination.
Remedy: A Special Coverage Extended Warranty will be
implemented for potentially affected vehicles to cover
servicing of the catalytic converter to 10 years/120,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. Dealers are to service all vehicles
subject to this campaign at no charge to owners, subject to
the terms of the special coverage.
Overcharging of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) battery
causes deterioration of the battery unexpectedly. The MIL
illuminates. The cause of failure is inappropriate calibration
of the Battery Condition Monitor Module. An improved
battery ECM calibration has been applied to the assembly
line and is made available for repair under Running
Change/Field Fix #E5 and for warranty service, TSB 04-028.
Remedy: Warranty extended on Battery Control Module to
10 years or 150,000 miles. The Battery Control Module and
Motor Control Module will be replaced with improved ones at
Honda dealerships. A failed IMA battery will be replaced
with a new one under warranty extension.
The ceramic monolith substrate in the catalysts of certain
model 2000 S and CL class MERCEDES-BENZ vehicles
may be damaged under certain circumstances. This will
illuminate the OBD MIL until vehicle is serviced.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners that their vehicle will be
repaired under extended warranty which will increase from
8/80, 000 to 10/unlimited.
Affected
Vehicles


45,100
90,300
8,500







55,208
73,301
10,931
1,499
6,789
7,418
17,885
29,188
13,554
3,852
26,916

13,073
12,228
6,521
4,349
12,231
11,587
23,741
19,851




1,861
800
656
559
250
112

310
46
164


20,147




Sales Area



50S









FC (FA + CA)
FC (FA + CA)
FC (FA + CA)
FC(FA + CA)
NF (CFV+CA+NL)
NF (CFV+CA+NL)
NF (CFV+CA+NL)
FC (FA + CA)
FC (FA + CA)
50S
FC (FA + CA)

50S
50S
CA
CA
CA
CA
CA
CA




NF (CFV+CA+NL)
NF (CFV+CA+NL)
NF (CFV+CA+NL)
NF (CFV+CA+NL)
NF (CFV+CA+NL)
CL(CA+NLEVALLS)

50S
50S
50S


CL(CA+NLEVALLS)




Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
143,900









246,541











103,581











4,758











20,147




EPA420-B-07-003
May 2007

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                                                         2006 Emissions-Related Voluntary Service Campaigns
Mfr.



MITSUBISHI I/D-STAR








VOLVO




















Mfr. Recall
Number


FMS-013








VSC155




















EPA#



2836








2655




















Type



vsc








I-VSC




















Owners
Notification


11/1/2006








4/1/2006




















MY



2003








1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2002
2002
Vehicle or Engine
Class


Mitsubishi Outlander
4WD







S70 AWD, V70
AWD, V70 XC
S70, V70, C70
(Turbo)
S70, V70
S80 (Turbo)
S80
S70, S70 AWD, V70,
V70 AWD, V70 XC,
070
S70, V70
S80 (Turbo)
S80
V70 XC AWD
C70, S60, V70, V70
AWD
S60, V70
S80, S80 Executive
S80, S80 Executive
C70 (w/o S60, V70)
S60, V70
Engine Family



3MTXT02.4GNG








XVVXV2.43AW2

XVVXV2.43PA2

XVVXV2.43TF2
XVVXV2.78EN2
XVVXV2.92BU2
YVVXV2.43PA3


YVVXV2.43TF3
YVVXV2.78EN3
YVVXV2.92BU3
1VVXT2.43L5T
1VVXV2.43L5T

1VVXV2.43U5N
1VVXV2.78T6T
1VVXV2.92L6N
2VVXV2.43L5T
2VVXV2.43U5N
Problem Description



The front exhaust pipe bellows may corrode and leak due to
contact with road salt in cold weather climates. This will
allow untreated exhaust gases into the environment.
Remedy: Warranty for front exhaust pipe bellows will be
extended to 8-years/80,000 miles. Owners will be mailed a
letter explaining extension and requested to insert the letter
in their warranty portfolio for future use should they encounter
the condition. TSB-06-1 5-001 has been issued to assist
technicians in the repair.
Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) failure may illuminate
Electronic Throttle System light or MIL. Symptoms may
include, uneven engine idle, and/or "limp home mode" that
could restrict vehicle speed to 10-30 miles per hour. Faults
of the ETM are stored as DTCs in the ECM. If OBD II detects
a fault that might increase emissions, the MIL is illuminated.
Remedy: A software upgrade will be performed at the next
service interval, and ETM warranty extended to 10 years or
200,000 miles, whichever comes first.












Affected
Vehicles


21,699








17,645

17,233

29,576
10,478
15,398
32,323


28,965
12,984
23,238
27,243
36,318

25,131
8,330
17,091
3,360
27,654
Sales Area



50S








CL(CA+NLEVALLS)

NF (CFV+CA+NL)

NF (CFV+CA+NL)
CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
NF (CFV+CA+NL)


50S
CL(CA+NLEVALLS)
50S
NF (CFV+CA+NL)
NF (CFV+CA+NL)

50S
50S
NF (CFV+CA+NL)
50S
50S
Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
21,699








332,967




















                                                                                                Total number of Vehicles affected by Voluntary Service Campaigns:    873,593
                                                                                                                         Total number of Vehicles affected by
                                                                                                                     Recalls and Voluntary Service Campaigns:
2,641,713
                                                                                                                    SUMMARY
                                                                                                             Total number of Voluntary Recalls:       35

                                                                                                   Total number of Voluntary Service Campaigns:        7

                                                                                                                   Total number of Recalls and
                                                                                                                 Voluntary Service Campaigns:       42
EPA420-B-07-003
May 2007

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