9,386 of 25,867 recalls from Transport Canada and NHTSA.
On a small number of trucks, the driveshaft may not have been properly welded. As a result, the driveshaft could break while driving and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the driveshaft.
On certain Audi A6 Allroad, activating the windshield wiper under heavy load conditions such as freezing, snow or heavy rain, one wiper could be delayed behind the other wiper. If that happens, the wiper blades, because they overlap wiping areas, could become entangled with each other and cease functioning. This could impair the driver's visibility.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the entire driver side wiper arm.
On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, nuts in the high-voltage battery pack could be loose or missing. This could cause a short circuit or electrical arcing (sparks). If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit or electrical arcing could create the risk of a fire or injury.
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect for loose and/or missing nut(s). If any loose or missing nuts are found, further repairs will be needed. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
On certain trucks, the malfunction indicator for the electronic stability control (ESC) system could turn off even if there's a problem with the ESC system.
A driver that isn't aware of a problem with the ESC system could have an increased risk of a crash.
General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the electronic brake control module software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealership.
On certain vehicles, the rear frame could rust. In extreme cases, this could result in a rear trailing arm separating from the vehicle. Note: This recall replaces recall HN70 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2019-025). Vehicles that were inspected or repaired under that recall also require this second inspection and repair.
A rear trailing arm that separates could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an inspection of the rear frame stiffeners. If the vehicle passes the inspection, the dealer will install a brace. For a vehicle that does not pass the inspection, Honda will repurchase the vehicle. In the event the repurchase is declined by an owner, a secondary inspection and body shop repair method may be possible.
On certain vehicles, the warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display properly in the instrument panel cluster. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 4.2" monochromatic instrument panel cluster.
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that do not display properly could increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument panel cluster software.
Certain vehicles may have an incorrectly manufactured guide plate which could hinder the function of the transmission parking pawl. Consequently, PARK may not engage when the button in the vehicle is pressed to select PARK and all indicators show PARK position is achieved. If the vehicle was parked on an incline of sufficient grade, and the parking brake was not engaged, the vehicle could roll away.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate.
On certain trucks, the driver and/or front passenger seat belts may not be properly routed through the anchor eyelets. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed in a crash. Note: This recall only affects SuperCab body style trucks.
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for inspecting the driver and front passenger seat belts before using either seat. Depending on the results, Ford advises that you should take the following steps: 1. If the seat belts pass the inspection, you should schedule an appointment and take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the seat belt retractor and pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. 2. If the driver's seat belt does not pass the self-inspection, or you are uncertain of the results of your inspection, you should not drive your truck and contact your dealer to make arrangements to have it towed for an inspection. 3. If the front passenger's seat belt does not pass the self-inspection, do not use that seat unit the seat belt has been inspected by a dealer.
On certain motorcycles, a problem with the camshaft chain tensioner could cause the engine to fail while riding. If this happens, there would be a sudden loss of engine power. Note: This problem may cause an abnormal noise around the right side of the engine before a loss of engine power.
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Kawasaki will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the camshaft chain tensioner.
On certain vehicles, airbag wiring connectors located in the front seats may become disconnected, illuminating the airbag warning light. If the airbag light illuminates, the seat side airbags may not deploy in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.
No risk description available.
Dealers will increase the clearance around the connectors.
On certain motorcycles, the spherical rod end, which is part of the linkage connecting the rear brake pedal to the rear brake master cylinder, is susceptible to corrosion, which can cause binding and rough brake operation. The spherical rod end is enclosed in a rubber boot that encapsulates and conceals the corrosion; however, degrading brake performance should be noticeable to the rider. In the worst case, the spherical rod end could break which would result in a loss of rear brake function.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the spherical rod end and associated parts.
On certain vehicles, a defect in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) system could result in inadvertent airbag / seatbelt pretensioner deployment, or prevent airbags / seatbelt pretensioners from deploying when warranted. Unintended airbag / seatbelt pretensioner deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, and could result in a vehicle crash causing injury and/or property damage. Furthermore, failure of the airbags / seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash when warranted could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module.
Certain vehicle do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Compliance label was not expressed in both official languages in regard to vehicle classification.
No risk description available.
No corrective action will be taken for existing vehicles. Correct compliance label will be affixed in current production vehicles.
Certain vehicles fail to conform to CMVSS 209, seat belt assemblies. These vehicles have a condition where one or two sensors in the driver's and front seat passengers seat belt retractors may be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as during heavy braking, may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant. Correction update: None required as no effect on vehicle safety. See recall 04-158.
No risk description available.
No remedy description available.
THE "NITRILE" RUBBER COMPOUND "O-RINGS" USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES MAY DEGRADE AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
No risk description available.
THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WILL BE REPLACED WITH A RAIL THAT CONTAINS THE 1994 STYLE FLUOROCARBON ""O-RINGS" AT THE FUEL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES.
On certain vehicles, corrosion could cause the brake booster to fail. If this happens, there may be an increase in brake pedal effort and increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle. In rare cases of severe corrosion, the brake booster could separate completely and cause a loss of brakes.
A loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz advises you to stop driving your vehicle immediately. The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to contact a local Mercedes-Benz dealership to arrange for towing and an inspection. The dealer will remove the rubber brake booster sleeve and determine whether the vehicle is safe to drive or if it can't be driven and a parts replacement is necessary. Also, depending on the results of the inspection, you may need to return within two years for a re-inspection.
On certain vehicles, a defect in the seatback adjustment mechanism of the front seats could allow seatback(s) to move out of position in a severe impact, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant(s).
No risk description available.
Dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback mechanisms.
On certain Volvo 242, 244 and 245, the four bolts securing the ball joint may loosen resulting in a noticeable suspension noise which if left uncorrected may result in front suspension collapse. Also, the fastenres securing the steering rack assembly to the sub-frame may loosen and may lead to loss of steering control.
No risk description available.
No remedy description available.
On certain vehicles, insulation on the engine block heater power cord may become damaged if the cord is handled during very cold days (temperatures below -25C). This could create an electrical shock hazard, which could result in personal injury.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the block heater cord.
THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS LEADING TO THE STARTER AND BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTGRICAL FIRE.
No risk description available.
No remedy description available.
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