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Peugeot announced today a worldwide recall of around 240,000 of the French company’s 307 hatchback built between 2003 and 2006.

Peugeot told Automotive News Europe that around 1.2 million vehicles were affected. The problem is with insufficient sealing of the antilock brakes and ESP steering system which could lead to a short circuit.

The recall will start in Germany in mid-September, where Peugeot will have to check 80,000 vehicles.CarAdvice is waiting for a response from Peugeot Automobiles Australia.

Make & Model: Jeep Cherokee (KJ)

Number of vehicles affected: 1632

Model Years From: 2006-2007

What’s wrong: Under certain operating conditions it is possible that the HVAC blower motor could overheat; and in an extreme case, may even ignite.

What should you do?: Contact any authorised Chrysler Dealer to have the replacement carried out. If you have sold the vehicle please telephone 03 9566 9380, fax 03 9566 6223 or email: campaigns@daimlerchrysler.com and quote campaign number RC G03

Make & Model: Hyundai Elantra (Elite and Elite S)

Number of vehicles affected: 917

Model years from: Aug 2006 - 2007

Campaign Number: RC0307

VIN Range: KMHDU43DR7U000664 - KMHDU43DR7U269340

What’s wrong?: Warning label missing on the spare wheel

What should you do?: Contact your nearest Hyundai dealer

Make & Model: Ford WQ Fiesta

Number of vehicles affected: 11

Model Years From: 12 October 2006 to 24 October

What’s wrong: Vehicles may have sustained damage to the steering column upper universal joint during the shipping process to the vehicle production plant. Damage to this universal joint could result in loss of steering control

Campaign Number: SRCC382

What should you do?: Ford Motor Company will write to all customers with affected vehicles

Make & Model: Jeep JK Wrangler

Number of vehicles affected: 319

Model Years From: 2007

Whats wrong: Investigations have shown that the Totally Integrated Power Module was programmed with incorrect software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. The vehicle and its occupants could be placed in an unsafe situation

What should you do: Contact any authorised Chrysler Dealer to have the programming carried out. If you have sold the vehicle please contact Daimler/Chrysler on telephone number 03 9566 9380, fax 03 9566 6223 or via email: campaigns@daimlerchrysler.com

Mazda3 MPS - No 4 Engine Mount Bolt Recall

Make and Model: Mazda3 MPS

Number of Vehicles Effected: 1160

Model Years From: 22 May 2006 - 29 March 2007

Campaign Number: R200702

VIN Range: JM0BK103200300010 ~ JM0BK103200358229

Whats Wrong? Under certain conditions (rapid acceleration/racing starts) the No. 4 engine mount securing bolt may loosen. If the vehicle is driven when this concern is present, the No. 4 engine mount securing bolt may come out or break, allowing the engine and transmission assembly to drop down.

What Should You Do? Contact your nearest Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Further information is available on Freecall 1800 034 411 or mazda.com.au.

This is currently the second recall for the Mazda3 MPS.

Make & Model: Mitsubishi NS Pajero (Automatic)

Number of Vehicles Affected: 975

Model Years From: 21 November 2006 and 23 March 2007

VIN Range: JMFLYV97W7J000982 and JMFLYV98W7J001108. JMFMYV87W7J000273 and JMFMYV88W7J000391.

Whats wrong:  There is a possibility that the bolt welded to the manual control lever (mounted on the automatic transmission) may develop a crack when the shift cable attaching nut is tightened. If this occurs, the shift cable attaching nut torque may be reduced allowing the shift cable to move.

This can result in an indicated shift position which is different to the gearshift position at the transmission. In a worse case condition if the driver selects P and or N position, actual shift position at the transmission may be R or D. If this occurs, there is a possibility of unexpected vehicle movement if the accelerator is depressed in this situation.

What should you do?: Mitsubishi Motors will contact owners of all vehicles.

Mazda3 MPS Engine Mounting Point Recall

Make & Model: Mazda - Mazda 3 MPS

Number of vehicles affected: 1160

Model Years From: 22 May 2006 to 14 May 2007

Campaign Number: R200702

VIN Range: JM0BK103200300010-JM0BK103200358229

Whats wrong: A bolt securing the engine and transmission assembly to one of its mounting points may loosen over time. In the worst case scenario, if the bolt comes out or breaks, the engine and transmission assembly may drop. This may detach the driveshaft, resulting in the vehicle being unable to be driven.

What should you do?: Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail. For further information, contact any authorised Mazda Dealer or free-call 1800 034 411 (10.00am to 4.00pm, Eastern Standard Time Mon-Fri) to speak to a Mazda Customer Service Representative.  The recall will commence around 24 July 2007

Chrysler PT Cruiser Left and Right Rear Quarter Windows Recall

Make & Model: Chrysler PT Cruiser

Number of Vehicles Affected: 309

Model Years From: 2005-2006 - Vehicles built from 17 May 2005 through 1 September 2005

Whats wrong?: It is possible under certain conditions that, due to inadequate fixing, one or both of the rear quarter windows could dislodge whilst driving. Should this occur other road users or pedestrians could be at risk of injury.

What should you do?: Contact any authorised Chrysler Dealer to make arrangements for an inspection to be carried out. If you have sold the vehicle, contact DaimlerChrysler on telephone (03) 9566 9380, fax (03) 9566 6223 or via email: campaigns@daimlerchrysler.com.

Ford VM Transit Front Shock Absorber Lower Securing Bolt Recall

Make & Model: Ford VM Transit Van

Number of vehicles affected: 2516

Model Years From: May 2006 to June 2007 inclusive

Whats wrong: It may be possible for the front shock absorber to move in its lower mounting due to low clamping bolt torque. Front shock absorber movement could possibly result in the tyre contacting the wheel arch, or in the case of Front Wheel Drive vehicles, the shock absorber contacting the driveshaft.

What should you do: Known owners will be contacted by mail. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford’s Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672.

Audi A6 Airbag Recall

Number of vehicles affected: 464

Model Years From: 03/04 to 03/05

Whats wrong: A condition exists on some of the vehicles, which in exceptional circumstances and due to inappropriate software programming of the airbag deployment trigger sensor, may, in a worst case situation delay the deployment of both front driver and passenger airbags in the event of an accident.

What should you do?: Not much, Audi Australia will contact owners of all affected vehicles.