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A problem with the driver’s seat belt could cause it not to lock-up as designed during braking or in a crash.
A seat belt that does not lock properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injury.
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver’s seat belt assembly and replace it if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.
A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 - Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. The instrument cluster may not display safety warning lamps/messages, and sound chimes when the ignition key is first turned on, contrary to the requirements of the standard.
No risk description available.
Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster.
Certain 2wd Pontiac Vibes have loose hub to axle bolts. This could cause the bolts to break with resultant separation of the wheel assembly from the vehicle.
No risk description available.
Dealers will tighten the bolts to the correct torque.
THE SECONDARY HOOD CATCH MAY BIND IN AN OPEN POSITION DUE TO INADEQUATE CATCH TO MOUNTING BASE PIVOT SURFACE CLEARANCE. THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN AN INOPERATIVE SECONDARY CATCH WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE HOOD IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY HOOD CATCH IS NOT ENGAGED.
No risk description available.
No remedy description available.
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT. REAR LAMP WIRING HARNESSES MAY CONTAIN OPEN OR INTERMITTENT CIRCUITS AFFECTING BACKUP LAMP OR LICENSE PLATE LAMP OPERATION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THESE LAMPS TO FLASH OR BE INOPERATIVE.
No risk description available.
REAR LAMP WIRING HARNESSES WILL BE REPLACED.
On certain vehicles, the transmission control valve body could wear and lose pressure. If this happens, the transmission could shift harshly and cause the wheels to lock up. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Wheels that lock suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the transmission control module software to detect excess wear in advance of a wheel lock up. If detected, a service engine light would turn on, a message would display in the instrument panel and the vehicle would be limited to fifth gear.
Certain 4X4 vehicles with the Off Road and High Front GAWR option packages and 4X2 with the Sport option package do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120 - Tire Selection and Rims. The Compliance Label on these vehicles does not contain the correct tire and rim identification information as required by the standard.
No risk description available.
A Compliance Label partial overlay containing the correct tire and rim size and instructions for affixing this label to the vehicle will be sent to owners.
On certain vehicles, the clutch pressure line may not be properly secured to the firewall. As a result, the line could contact hot exhaust components and melt. If this happens, fluid could leak and you would not be able to change gears.
An inability to change gears could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a Ford dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the clutch pressure line. The dealer will also secure the line to the firewall, as necessary.
THE ADHESIVE USED TO SECURE THE ALUMINUM TRIM TO THE PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG) DOOR MAY RELEASE DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRIM PIECE WOULD DETACH, POSSIBLY INJURING VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
No risk description available.
THE ALUMINUM TRIMMED SRS AIR BAG DOOR WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW DOOR USING A DIFFERENT ADHESIVE.
On certain vehicles, the DISTRONIC driver assistance system might not detect when the driver removes their hands from the steering wheel. If the driver has a medical emergency (and is unable to drive or loses consciousness), the active emergency stop assist and emergency call functions would not activate. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a heated leather steering wheel.
If the active emergency stop and emergency call features do not work in an emergency situation, there could be an increased risk of a crash, and there could be a delay in response from emergency services.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the software for the hand detection system.
On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing. This may cause the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock-function to become inoperative. Attempting to drive a vehicle with a door in the unlatched position can result in increased risk of injury to an unbelted front seat occupant.
No risk description available.
Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors.
NOTE: COUPES ONLY. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL BULB DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH CANDLE POWER. DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULB INTENSITY MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO BE OBSERVED UNDER ALL CONDITIONS.
No risk description available.
BULB WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT BULB.
Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort. The sudden change in steering may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly with a redesigned one.
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. FUEL VAPOUR HOSE MAY NOT BE CONNECTED AT THE FUEL TANK VAPOUR VALVE.
No risk description available.
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND FUEL TANK VAPOUR HOSE WILL BE RECONNECTED WHERE NECESSARY.
On certain vehicles, the low temperature cooling fans may have been manufactured incorrectly and could develop a short circuit. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace both low temperature cooling fans with a single improved unit.
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208 - Seat Belt Installations. The air bag warning labels may be in English only, rather than in English and French as required by the standard.
No risk description available.
Dealers will install correct bilingual air bag labels in affected vehicles.
On certain vehicles an intermittent condition that leads to the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag warning light illumination could result from motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector which mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. This condition only relates to the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bags and could prevent seat mounted side impact air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur. Non-deployment of the srs side impact air bag could increase the risk of injury during a crash where side impact air bag deployment is intended.
No risk description available.
Dealers will service the front seat side impact airbag wiring harness.
On certain vehicles, the centrally-located tailpipe extension protrudes slightly beyond the rear bumper. As a consequence, it is possible for inadvertent contact with a person's leg. It the tailpipe is hot during contact, a burn could occur.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the tailpipe extension with a new, shortened version.
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition lock actuator may make turning the ignition key difficult or cause the key to get stuck in the “start” position. This may be more likely to occur at higher interior ambient temperatures. If the vehicle is driven with the key stuck in the “start” position, and the vehicle experiences a significant jarring event or the vehicle’s interior temperature cools, the ignition key could move out of the “start” position, rotate past the “run” position, and move into the “accessory” position, causing the engine to shut off. This would result in a loss of motive power and affect power steering and power brake system function, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm in a crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the ignition lock housing.
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