What part of this affecting all manufacturers is such a problem and why once again are you singling out a single manufacturer.
This game can be played with any manufacturer, lets see about year to date for Vauxhall shall we.
R/2006/006
Manufacturer Ref : 05C39
Make: VAUXHALL
Model : CORSA C, COMBO C AND TIGRA B
Launch Date : 22/03/2006
Numbers Involved : 217374
Build Start Date :
Build End Date :
Details
Concern : WATER INGRESS INTO ABS WIRING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND A FIRE
Description : It has been identified that the above vehicles could be affected by moisture ingress at the ABS connector. The moisture can enter through the ground wiring connection, which can lead to the ABS not functioning correctly, overheating within the connector, and in extreme cases a fire.
Remedial Action : Recalled vehicles will have the ABS harness plug checked for moisture ingress and where necessary, the wiring harness and control unit will be replaced. In all other cases, the ground cable will be secured against ingress of moisture, by soldering the cable sockets and applying shrink tubes.
Vehicle Id : *********5E000023 to *********5E037478
*********44000009 to *********54330240
*********43000023 to *********54330240
Reference : R/2006/025
Manufacturer Ref :
Make: VAUXHALL
Model : Astra H
Launch Date : 06/04/2006
Numbers Involved : 2510
Build Start Date : 01/01/2005
Build End Date : 03/02/2006
Details
Concern : POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
Description : It has been identified that on affected vehicle's the right hand front lower control arm guide joint may be incorrectly mounted. In the worst case, the lower control arm could work loose, separate from the steering knuckle and severely impair the control of the vehicle.
Remedial Action : Recalled vehicles will have the guide joint checked for correct mounting, and replaced if the mounting is found to be incorrect.
Vehicle Id :
Reference : R/2006/050
Manufacturer Ref :
Make: VAUXHALL
Model : Vectra C
Launch Date : 17/05/2006
Numbers Involved : 1172
Build Start Date : 01/01/2006
Build End Date : 09/03/2006
Details
Concern : REAR SEAT CENTRE BELT MIGHT NOT RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN A FRONTAL IMPACT
Description : It has been identified that during the manufacturing process, the lock bar may not have been fitted to the belt retractor. In the worst case, the restraint function of the rear seat centre belt might not operate correctly in the case of a frontal impact.
Remedial Action : Recalled vehicles will have the rear centre seat belt inspected and replaced if necessary.
Vehicle Id :
Reference : R/2006/052
Manufacturer Ref : 06C009
Make: VAUXHALL
Model : MONARO AND MONARO VXR
Launch Date : 17/05/2006
Numbers Involved : 799
Build Start Date :
Build End Date :
Details
Concern : AIRBAG MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY
Description : In some circumstances there is a possibility that the side airbag may inadvertently deploy.
Remedial Action : Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit additional springs to the front seats so that any electrostatic discharge will correctly earthed.
Vehicle Id : 6G1VX14F84L193858 to 6G1ZX14U15L525799
Reference : R/2006/088
Manufacturer Ref : 06C014
Make: VAUXHALL
Model : Vectra C and Signum
Launch Date : 14/06/2006
Numbers Involved : 1220
Build Start Date : 01/01/2004
Build End Date : 30/12/2006
Details
Concern : HEATED WASHER NOZZLE MAY SHORT CIRCUIT
Description : It is possible that moisture may enter the heated washer nozzle housing and cause a short circuit of the heating elements. In the worse case a fire may ensue.
Remedial Action : Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to disconnect the heated washer nozzle housings.
Vehicle Id :
So thats for Vauxhall recalls (mandatory safety recalls from VOSA only) in the last 6 months in the UK alone.
Would you like me to go on?
Maybe not, but lets have some fun
BMW
Reference : R/2006/119
Manufacturer Ref :
Make: BMW
Model : 5,6 AND 7 SERIES
Launch Date : 06/07/2006
Numbers Involved : 3743
Build Start Date :
Build End Date :
Details
Concern : REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING MAY FAIL
Description : It has been identified that the lower rubber mounting on the metal bush of the rear shock absorbers may fail to meet the quality requirement. Dependant on the mileage and operating conditions the rubber mounting may come completely free from the shock absorber. If this occurs the bodywork would no longer be supported above the wheels, causing it to come into contact with the wheel concerned. Should this occur the possibility exists that a critical driving condition might occur or even the risk of an accident.
Remedial Action : Recalled vehicles will have the rear shock absorbers checked, and replaced if necessary.
Vehicle Id :
or how about
Bentley
Reference : R/2006/024
Manufacturer Ref : RE06/01
Make: BENTLEY MOTOR CARS
Model : ARNARGE T, R AND RL
Launch Date : 01/02/2006
Numbers Involved : 42
Build Start Date : 01/01/2004
Build End Date : 31/05/2005
Details
Concern : WHEEL FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN
Description : Due to the possibility of the road wheels having an incorrect finish, the potential exists for the wheel fixing bolts to loosen. This defect could lead to the road wheel becoming detached from the hub.
Remedial Action : Affected vehicles will have all the road wheels, including the spare (if it is a full size wheel) and all the wheel fixing bolts replaced
Vehicle Id :
So we have here Bentley's with wheels that may fall off, BMW's with suspension mounting that could fail and a range of Vauxhall's catching fire, failing to restrain people and with airbags going off by themselves.
I could honestly go on for days with this.
However you do seriously need to look at the language used in recalls, the number of times the words 'could', 'may', 'some', etc are used.
These are preventitive measures that by law must be carried out on all vehicles that
may be affected, if a manufacturer can't prove that a chassis range will not be affected they have to recall them.
You seem to have a wild desire to post up as much negative information about a single vehicle manufacturer as you can, now its strikes me that either your source of information has a rather large bias against this manufacturer or you do.
I mean obtaining information on UK safety recalls is not exactly difficult, the information is after all public domain.
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
Regards
Scaff