On certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall affects 2006 and 2007 models originally equipped with a sunroof. Additionally, some 2001-2011 models may have had an affected sunroof installed during a repair.
Safety Risk
A sunroof that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bonding of the sunroof glass. Dealers will replace the sliding roof, if necessary.
On certain motorcycles, the retaining clips that attach the footrests could break. As a result, a footrest could separate from the motorcycle.
Safety Risk
A footrest that detaches from the motorcycle could increase the risk of injury and/or a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to inspect the retaining clips on the foot pegs. If one of the clips is found to be damaged, all four clips will be replaced.
On certain vehicles, a metal plate attached to the headliner could detach when the side curtain airbags deploy in a crash. If this happens, the metal plate could hit a passenger.
Safety Risk
A metal plate striking a passenger could create a risk of injury.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to apply protective tape to the metal plate and headliner attachment area on both the driver and passenger sides.
On certain vehicles, the attachment points for the lower universal anchorage system (for attaching a child seat) could be damaged over time. As a result, a child seat may come loose.
Safety Risk
A child seat that is not properly secured could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to add a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body.
On certain vehicles, the cover trim for the rear wheel arches may become loose. This could cause the trim to detach while driving.
Safety Risk
Trim that completely detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the four clips that secure the forward part of the rear wheel arch trims.
On certain vehicles, the trunk spoiler might not be properly attached. At higher speeds, this could cause the spoiler to detach from the vehicle.
Safety Risk
A spoiler that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the trunk spoiler and ensure it is properly attached.
On certain vans, the upper hood latch may not be properly installed. Under some driving conditions, this could allow the hood to open suddenly while driving.
Safety Risk
If the hood opens while driving, it could suddenly block a driver's view. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their van to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, tighten the mounting screws for the upper hood latch. Any missing screws will be replaced.
On certain vehicles, the right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment may be cracked. This could cause reduced crash performance in certain frontal crashes.
Safety Risk
Reduced crash performance could create an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If the frame rail is found cracked, the vehicle will be replaced.
On certain trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate, the tailgate may open while driving. If this occurs, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Note: This is an expansion of recall U74 (Transport Canada recall 2018-398).
Safety Risk
Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to modify the tailgate locking mechanism. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2019-221
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Safety Risk
Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Certain cars may be missing padding in the rear side trim panels. Without this padding, the cars do not meet Canadian regulations for side-impact protection.
Safety Risk
Rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury in a side-impact crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install the missing left and right crash pads. People should not be transported in the rear seats until the recall repairs are completed.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Rear Step Kits, part number 82215289AB, designed for model year 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear step kit may cause the rear control arms to contact the fuel tank.
Safety Risk
Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V93.
On certain trucks, the t-bolts for the transmission air tank straps may have been over-tightened. This could cause the straps to deform and allow the air tank to drop to the ground. If the air tank detaches, the transmission would not shift.
Safety Risk
An air tank that completely detaches from the truck could create a road hazard for others. A transmission that does not shift properly could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to inspect the transmission air tank straps for damage. The straps will be replaced as required.
On certain cars, a metal bracket for the under-body cover may not be properly welded. This could cause the bracket to detach from the car while driving.
Safety Risk
A metal bracket that detaches from the car could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to replace the undercover.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Safety Risk
In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
There may be a small hole in the main floor of certain vehicles due to an incorrect weld. This could allow water to enter the right-side foot well and come in contact with wiring. As a result, an engine stall, a loss of lighting and/or a loss windshield wiper function may occur.
Safety Risk
A loss of engine power, loss of lighting and/or loss of windshield wipers could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the vehicle’s floor. It will be sealed as necessary.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4Matic and GLE450 4Matic vehicles. A welding error during production may have resulted in a small hole in the floor, possibly allowing water to leak into the passenger cabin.
Safety Risk
Water in the passenger compartment may affect the vehicle's electrical systems, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will seal the affected area, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019060007.
On certain vehicles, the cover trim for the wheel arches may become loose. This could cause the trim to detach while driving.
Safety Risk
Trim that completely detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to secure each wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut.
On certain cars, the left-front (driver) door may have been made incorrectly. As a result, it may not meet the minimum strength requirements of Canadian regulations for side impact protection.
Safety Risk
A door that does not meet side impact requirements could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to inspect the left-front door. If the upper intrusion bracket is split, the door will be replaced.
