Issue: check engine warning light illuminated. dtc’s in the engine control module relevant to the oxygen...

Bulletin number

SSM63157

Component

Engine

Summary

"issue: check engine warning light illuminated. Dtc’s in the engine control module relevant to the oxygen sensors are found to be stored, these may include any of the following codes p0042, p0043, p0055, p0061, p0062, p0063, p0142, p0144, p0162. Cause: manufacturing fault at the supplier – misalignment within the sensor leading to side load on the ceramic internal to the sensor. This pre-stress, in combination with normal vehicle use leads to premature component malfunction."

Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints in the engine category.