Transport CanadaCritical
At a glance
What can fail
On some 5-speed 4WD vehicles, the dipstick design and fluid-checking method in your owner's manual may not show the true transmission fluid level, leaving the 4WD extension bearing under-lubricated and at risk of seizing, which could lock the rear wheels and cause loss of control.
What the fix does
The transmission will be inspected and filled to the correct fluid level. A new dipstick will be installed and updated instructions provided for checking fluid level correctly.
1,430 vehicles affected
Transport Canada #1989031 — full official notice →Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.