On certain vehicles, moisture can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could create a fire risk. This can happen even if the vehicle is parked.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a relay to power off the HECU when the vehicle is turned off. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose holder may be incorrect. As a result, the front brake hose could move out of place and be damaged by contact with the front fork. This could cause a brake fluid leak and result in reduced brake performance.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance can cause a loss of control and create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to have the front brake hose holder replaced. Yamaha advises you not to drive your motorcycle until the recall repairs have been completed.
On certain motorcycles, the wiring for the horn may be routed incorrectly. As a result, the brake hose could be damaged by contact with the wiring. This could cause a brake fluid leak and result in reduced brake performance.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance can cause a loss of control and create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to re-route the wiring for the horn away from the brake hose. Yamaha advises you not to drive your motorcycle until the recall repairs have been completed.
On certain vehicles equipped with an anti-lock brake system (ABS), moisture can enter the ABS control module and cause a short circuit.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could create a fire risk. This can happen even if the vehicle is parked.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a relay to power off the ABS control module when the vehicle is turned off.
Certain trucks that were repaired under recall 2019-630 (GM #N192268090) received a software update that has an error. As a result, a second repair is required. The software error can cause the following symptoms: if the truck is started remotely using the Onstar mobile app or if an operator enters the truck and waits five or more minutes before starting it, the electronic brake assist could be disabled. This would also cause the ESC (electronic stability control), ABS (antilock brake system) and BRAKE warning lights to turn on.
Safety Risk
If the electronic brake assist is disabled, there would be a longer brake pedal travel. This could cause reduced braking and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the Electronic Brake Control Module with the correct software.
On certain cars, a problem with the hydraulic control unit for the anti-lock brake system (ABS) could cause increased brake pedal travel.
Safety Risk
Increased brake pedal travel could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to inspect the ABS module assembly. The system will be flushed with DOT 4 brake fluid, and if necessary, the hydraulic control unit will be replaced. Dealers will also replace the DOT 3 reservoir cap with a new DOT 4 cap.
On certain cars, the automatic emergency braking system (called Smart Brake Support or SBS) may falsely detect an obstacle in front of the car while driving. As a result, the brakes may apply automatically when there is no risk of a crash.
Safety Risk
If the SBS system activates the brakes unexpectedly when there is no risk of a crash, there could be an increased risk of a rear-end crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to update the SBS control software. On certain cars with earlier build dates, the instrument cluster will also be reprogrammed or replaced. Mazda will provide these owners with an updated owner's manual that provides revised information about how to temporarily deactivate the SBS system.
On certain vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) and antilock brake system (ABS) could turn off due to a software error. If this happens, the vehicle's ESC and ABS warning lights would not turn on.
Safety Risk
If a driver is not aware that the ESC and ABS systems are not working, there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the Electronic Brake Control Module software.
On certain trikes (three-wheeled motorcycles), a software error in the traction control system could cause one of the rear brakes to activate suddenly. As a result, the motorcycle could change direction suddenly.
Safety Risk
A rear brake that applies suddenly could affect vehicle control. This could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to update the software for the electro-hydraulic control unit (EHCU). If you choose to ride your motorcycle before this recall is completed, Harley-Davidson recommends that you disable the traction control system (TC) before each ride.
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator pump may leak brake fluid and malfunction. This would cause the ABS warning lamp to turn on. If this problem is not fixed, damage to the ABS actuator could result in a short circuit.
Note: This is a replacement and expansion of Transport Canada recall 2018-486. All vehicles that did not have the ABS actuator pump replaced under that recall require this repair.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could increase the risk of a fire, even while parked.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail with an interim notice. A final repair is not yet available. If the ABS warning light stays on for 10 seconds or longer, you should park your vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures. You should also call Nissan or Infiniti Roadside assistance to have your vehicle towed to a dealer for repair. A second notice will be sent to you once the final repair parts are available. This letter will advise you to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the ABS actuator.
On certain vehicles, the brake vacuum pump may fail. This can cause a hard brake pedal and an increase in brake pedal effort. If the brake vacuum pump fails, the brake warning light will turn on and an audible warning will sound.
Safety Risk
A sudden increase in brake pedal effort could lead to an increase in stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a new brake vacuum pump.
On certain vehicles, there may be an error in the electronic-brake control module software. This could cause the driveline-protection system to activate when a wheel-speed sensor fails. If this happens, the brakes could apply and cause the vehicle to pull to one side.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive, a 5.3-L engine, and a 3.08 ratio rear axle. The problem can only occur when the vehicle is in four-wheel drive or automatic mode, and travelling at a speed between 66 and 97 km/h (41 and 60 mph). A wheel-speed sensor failure will cause the electronic stability control (ESC) and anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning lights to turn on, and a "Service StabiliTrak" message to display.
Safety Risk
A vehicle that suddenly pulls to one side could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the electronic-brake control module software. General Motors advises that using two-wheel-drive mode can eliminate the risk until the recall repair is completed.
On certain trucks, the front brake piston seals might be contaminated. This could cause the seals to swell and result in brake drag, causing overheating of the brake pads, brake rotor, and brake fluid. This would affect brake performance.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and 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 replace the front brake calipers, front rubber brake lines, and bleed the brakes.
Over time, the front and rear brake calipers on certain motorcycles could corrode. As a result, the brake piston to could stick inside its cylinder bore. This would affect brake performance.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance can cause increased stopping distances and create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the front and rear brake calipers with improved parts.
On certain motorcycles, there may be a problem with the front brake master cylinder. This could cause the front brake to progressively apply (automatically) until the motorcycle stops. If this happens, when the motorcycle slows down, the rear brake light would not turn on.
Safety Risk
A motorcycle that brakes without turning on the brake lights could cause a following driver not to recognize that a vehicle ahead is slowing. This 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, and if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder.
On certain vehicles, the cover for the manual park release (MPR) lever may not be installed. If the MPR lever is accidentally pushed, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without a key in the ignition. Canadian regulations require a cover over this lever. Additionally, the vehicle may also be in Factory Mode, which disables warning alerts and chimes, and does not display the transmission gear position (under certain conditions).
Safety Risk
A missing MPR cover could create a situation where the transmission can be shifted without a key in the ignition. If the transmission position is not displayed, a user may not know that the vehicle is not in the PARK position. If the parking brake is not applied, either of these situations could create a risk of a vehicle roll-away and 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 for the MPR cover. If missing, it will be installed. The dealer will also verify that the instrument cluster is not set to Factory Mode.
On certain vehicles, a problem with the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the brake assist feature not to work properly. This could affect the ability to help reduce or avoid a crash with a stationary vehicle.
Safety Risk
If the brake assist system does not work properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system.
On certain vehicles, a defect could cause the brake booster pump to fail. This could result in a loss of braking assist. If the failure occurs, the driver will be provided with both visual and audible warnings. It would also cause the Vehicle Stability Control system to turn off.
Safety Risk
A loss of braking assist could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. A loss of Vehicle Stability Control would cause the vehicle to not meet the requirements of Canadian regulations, and 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, and if necessary, replace the brake booster pump.
On certain vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package, a software problem may cause the Active Brake Assist feature not to work properly. This could affect the feature’s ability to help reduce or avoid a crash. While the system will still provide audible and visual warnings, the autonomous braking might not occur.
Safety Risk
If the brake assist system does not function properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the radar sensor control unit software.
On certain vehicles, there could be a reduction in power brake assist due to a decrease in output from the vacuum pump. This could cause a hard brake pedal and an increase in brake pedal effort to stop the vehicle.
Safety Risk
A sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increase in stopping distance. This 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 reprogram the electronic brake control module.
