9,384 of 25,865 recalls from Transport Canada and NHTSA.
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve. Also, the oldsmobile cutlass supreme convertible will have the prom replaced.
On certain motorcycles equipped with a Continental ContiSportAttack or ContiSportAttack2 front tire, a separation may develop between the thread, belt and carcass. This could potentially result in rapid air loss and/or tire failure, which could affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace affected tires.
On certain vehicles converted for wheelchair access by BraunAbility, the occupant restraint tie-down pucks may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the tie-down pucks could become loose and detach in a crash.
Tie-down pucks that detach in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
BraunAbility will notify owners by mail and advise you to take you vehicle to a BraunAbility service center to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the occupant restraint tie-down pucks.
Certain vehicles equipped with power-operated windows may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 118 - Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems. The power window system configuration may exceed the requirements for remote actuation closing force, contrary to the standard, which could increase the risk of injury.
No risk description available.
Dealers will update the power window operating software.
On certain vehicles, the design of the transmission and the transmission fluid used may not allow sufficient lubrication between the main-shaft and first gear, which spins on the mainshaft when the transmission is in fifth gear. If this occurs, the transmission can lock up causing a loss of vehicle control and possible vehicle crash.
No risk description available.
No remedy description available.
On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers may stop working, usually after operation under heavy load conditions such as accumulated snow or ice, because of separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly. If this were to occur during driving in adverse weather conditions, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
No risk description available.
Dealers will inspect for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm, install a park tab reinforcement and install a water deflector. Dealers will also apply additional sealing material to improve water deflection from the crank arm assembly and will install a reinforcement to improve the performance of the wiper park mechanism.
On certain vehicles, the teeth on the timing belt may separate due to a manufacturing issue. This could result in an engine stall.
An engine stall could increase the risk of a crash.
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the lot number on the timing belt. If it is within the affected range, the belt will be replaced. Additionally, dealers will inspect the engine for internal damage.
On certain vehicles, the fuel outlet flange mounted in the fuel tank could be cracked. This could result in a fuel odour or leak at the rear of the vehicle. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the fuel outlet mounting flange with a component of a revised design.
On certain vehicles, the power liftgate strut(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the strut(s) could separate and the liftgate could drop suddenly.
A liftgate that drops suddenly could increase the risk of injury.
To reduce the safety risk, Volvo recommends not to use the power liftgate function until the recall repairs are completed. Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the power liftgate struts.
On certain vehicles, the front spindles may not have received adequate heat treatment during the manufacturing process. As a result, the spindle may fracture, allowing the spindle and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle while underway. This could cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash. In addition, the errant wheel assembly could strike a vehicle, property, or a bystander, which could result in personal injury or death.
No risk description available.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front spindles.
NOTE: R/V SUBURBAN TRUCKS - 2 WHEEL AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP AN ABNORMAL PRESSURE BUILD-UP IN THE TRANSMISSION WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF TRANSMISSION FLUID COMING OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
No risk description available.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW DIPSTICK WITH A LOCK-SEAL TOP, NEW OWNER MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS, GRAPHICS FOR CHECKING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL AND UPDATED INFORMATION ON TOWING WITH AN OVERDRIVE EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflators may have been incorrectly manufactured and, as a result, one or both airbags may not deploy as intended. Failure of a side curtain airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted), could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
No risk description available.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both side curtain airbag assemblies.
Certain vehicles may be equipped with a 4-pin accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause the control module to overheat. Note: This recall only affects Kia Genuine 4-pin tow hitch wiring harness kits with the part number R0F67AC200. These kits may have been ordered at the time of a vehicle purchase or purchased separately from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory.
A short circuit can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the vehicle for a trailer wiring harness kit. If necessary, the dealer will install a 15A fuse and a wire extension kit. Kia advises that if your vehicle has a tow hitch harness installed, you should park it outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
On certain GL350, ML350 and R350 BlueTEC vehicles, the diesel fuel filter may have an O-ring that was not properly lubricated during assembly, which could lead to a diesel fuel leakage. As a result, diesel fuel may be deposited on the road and create a risk a crash.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the fuel filter.
On certain vehicles, the pivot bolt used on the rear upper control arms could break. If this occurs, it could affect vehicle handling, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace both rear upper control arms.
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank may contain localized depressions in the tank wall at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank. If the depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odour, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
On certain vehicles equipped with the N52 6-cylinder engine, an electrical short could occur in the PCV valve heater due to manufacturing irregularities. If this occurs, the surrounding plastics could overheat, melt and potentially cause a fire, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the PCV valve heater.
LOOSE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINDAGES COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WITH A RESULTANT LOSS OF WINDSHIELD CLEANING ABILITY. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS SUBJECT TO WATER INGRESS WHICH COULD ALSO CAUSE THE WIPER MOTOR TO FAIL.
No risk description available.
No remedy description available.
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of CMVSS 120 - Tire Selection and Rims. The wheel information label, located on the rear driver's side door pillar, does not contain the wheel size (rim) information.
No risk description available.
Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
On certain vehicles, one or both of the side curtain airbags may have been incorrectly positioned during vehicle assembly. If this occured, in certain types of crashes where side curtain airbag deployment is expected, a portion of the bag may be restricted from fully deploying. The side curtain airbag will still timely deploy, meet and exceed applicable safety standards.
No risk description available.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the curtain airbag. This action is deemed a voluntary service campaign and is not being conducted under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
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