Headlight Recall

JOB said:

I was contacted by my agent yesterday in order to arrange a few minor fixes. While on the phone discussing everything IG and giving my largely positive feedback, the agent mentioned that there is currently a “check” being done on all cars that go back in on the headlights and that certain cars are being held until further instruction from Ineos. I was surprised by this and actually wonder if it might be that the headlights are too bright? I have noticed nothing wrong with my lights, my only observation is that they are mega bright and very good for country lane night driving. I hope they aren’t to be replaced for inferior possibly less dazzling units at the expense of brightness?

Is anyone’s vehicle so far affected by this and can anyone shed any light on the recall?

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CountyV8 said:

I have heard there are V1 and V2 not sure what the bulletin says will try to find out dont want them any less bright.

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JOB said:

I was contacted by my agent yesterday in order to arrange a few minor fixes. While on the phone discussing everything IG and giving my largely positive feedback, the agent mentioned that there is currently a “check” being done on all cars that go back in on the headlights and that certain cars are being held until further instruction from Ineos. I was surprised by this and actually wonder if it might be that the headlights are too bright? I have noticed nothing wrong with my lights, my only observation is that they are mega bright and very good for country lane night driving. I hope they aren’t to be replaced for inferior possibly less dazzling units at the expense of brightness?

Is anyone’s vehicle so far affected by this and can anyone shed any light on the recall?

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JOB said:

I was contacted by my agent yesterday in order to arrange a few minor fixes. While on the phone discussing everything IG and giving my largely positive feedback, the agent mentioned that there is currently a “check” being done on all cars that go back in on the headlights and that certain cars are being held until further instruction from Ineos. I was surprised by this and actually wonder if it might be that the headlights are too bright? I have noticed nothing wrong with my lights, my only observation is that they are mega bright and very good for country lane night driving. I hope they aren’t to be replaced for inferior possibly less dazzling units at the expense of brightness?

Is anyone’s vehicle so far affected by this and can anyone shed any light on the recall?

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CountyV8 said:

I have heard there are V1 and V2 not sure what the bulletin says will try to find out dont want them any less bright.

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DenisM said:

He pointed out the fuel/water separator and the inline filter...both are readily accessible....

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TheDocAUS said:

Denis
Is the inline fuel filter under the engine towards the front? Diesel engine?

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DenisM said:

Nay sire! Slightly to the rear of the mid-line of the rear LHS passenger door. It's a cylinder -at a (very) rough guess about 50mm in diameter and about 120-150mm in length, retained in a white coloured plastic "saddle" clip which is screwed to a "vertical" surface... It's visible from the RHS although the view is partially restricted by a/the ?muffler.

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DenisM said:

it supposedly affects some vehicles with the middle (low beam) headlamp LEDs marked V2. Both my middle LEDs are marked V2

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DCPU said:

Where is the marking?

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TheDocAUS said:

Thanks, it is located in the same place in BMW cars. Now I have confirmation.

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CountyV8 said:

I don't have a version number so could this be 0? 1 or 2?????.
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BYW its a petrol trial master RHD
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DenisM said:

Both my middle LEDs are marked V2, but my VIN is not currently on the recall list... It would seem a "module" needs to be fitted to affected vehicles, but apparently the manufacturer can't presently supply the parts.... (teething issues.?)

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JOB said:

Just checked and mine are the same as yours; V2. Same etching on the main headlight glass as posted by @DCPU though. Do we know what this 'module' will do?

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