On certain motorcycles, the rear reflex reflector may not have been properly attached. As a result, it could fall off. Canadian regulations require motorcycles to have rear reflectors.
Safety Risk
A motorcycle that is missing reflectors may be less visible to others. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the rear reflex reflector.
While towing a trailer, the trailer brake lights do not turn on when the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) slows the vehicle.
Note: The vehicle's brake lights continue to function normally.
Safety Risk
Brake lights that do not work could cause a following driver not to recognize that a vehicle ahead is braking. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box.
On certain vehicles, the wire harness for the front turn signal lights was assembled incorrectly. As a result, the turn signals and hazard warning lights are not bright enough to meet Canadian regulations. This could cause other road users not to notice when the signal or hazard warning lights are turned on.
Safety Risk
Signal lights that are not bright enough could make the vehicle less visible to others, and could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to modify the wire harness for the front turn signal lights.
On certain motorcycles, the stop lamp will flash during emergency braking. Canadian regulations require the stop lamp to stay on constantly while braking.
Safety Risk
A flashing stop lamp could cause confusion for other drivers. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to update the stop lamp software, so that the stop lamp does not flash during emergency braking.
On certain vehicles, when towing a trailer, the trailer lights may not turn on. As a result, a following driver may not recognize that a vehicle ahead is towing a trailer or that it is braking.
Safety Risk
Trailer lights that do not work could reduce the vehicle’s visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the Body Control Module software.
On certain trucks, there may be a problem with the software that controls the daytime running lights (DRLs). When the DRLs are on and the master lighting switch is rotated from the “Autolamp” position to the “headlamp on” position, the DRLs do not lower to parking light brightness. Canadian regulations require that the DRLs turn off when the headlights are turned on.
Note: This only affects trucks equipped with LED headlights and the Autolamp feature (automatic headlights).
Safety Risk
Lights that are too bright could cause glare for oncoming drivers.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to update the body control module (BCM) software.
On certain M6 Gran Coupe models, the center high-mounted stop lamp (third brake light) may not be properly attached. Over time, the lamp could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk
A stop lamp that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, it would reduce vehicle visibility for following road users.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and secure the high-mounted stop lamp. If the stop lamp has detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced.
On certain vehicles, if the hazard lights are switched on while the ignition is off, the lights on some interior switches may not work. When the ignition and lights are turned on, the lights on the switches may stay off. Canadian regulations require certain switches to light up when the ignition is on and the lights are switched on. Note: If the hazard lights are switched off, then the ignition is cycled to off - and back on again - the switch lights should work properly.
Safety Risk
While there is a low risk to safety, lighting of important switches is required by Canadian regulations.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.
On certain vehicles equipped with LED daytime running lights (DRLs), the wrong material was used for the gasket that seals the wiring connector. As a result, the gasket material could cause corrosion of the circuit board. This could cause one or both of the DRLs to flicker and/or fail.
Safety Risk
Daytime running lights that do not work could make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. Dealers will replace the sealing gasket and add an anti-corrosion material inside the headlights, as necessary. Dealers may also replace the headlight units if they have failed due to this problem.
On certain cars, the right-front daytime running light (DRL) may not work or may not be bright enough to meet Canadian regulations.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2019-292. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk
A daytime running light that is dimmed or not working could make the car less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to inspect the right-front headlight. The heat sink or complete right headlight will be replaced as necessary.
On certain cars, the hazard warning lights may not turn on when they are switched on. Specifically, if a driver is in the car with the seat belt unbuckled and the ignition off, after 90 seconds, if an attempt is made to turn on the hazard lights, they may not turn on.
Safety Risk
Hazard lights that do not turn on could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to update the control unit software.
On certain vehicles, a short circuit could occur in the main display of the combination meter. This could cause the vehicle speed and fuel level to disappear from the main display while driving.
Safety Risk
A vehicle that does not display the fuel level could have an increased risk of running out of fuel. If vehicle speed is not displayed, it could result in the vehicle being driven at higher speed than intended. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the combination meter circuit board. It will be replaced if necessary.
On certain trucks, a connector for the tail lights may not be properly connected. This could cause intermittent or total loss of the tail lights, including the stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lights.
Note: This problem can cause the turn signal indicators to flash quickly or intermittently. Additionally, the following messages may appear on the instrument display: “Trailer not connected” or “Parking Aid Malfunction”.
Safety Risk
A loss of tail lights could reduce the vehicle’s visibility. This could cause a following driver not to see that a vehicle is braking, reversing or intends to turn. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect underbody inline connection of the tail lights. It will be repaired as necessary.
On certain trucks, there may be a problem with the software that controls the daytime running lights (DRLs). If the DRLs are on, and the light switch is moved to the "ON" (low beam) position, the DRLs do not lower to parking light brightness. Canadian regulations require that these lights switch back to parking lamp brightness when the headlights are turned on.
Safety Risk
Lights that are too bright could cause glare for oncoming drivers.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to update the body control module (BCM) software.
On certain vehicles, the red brake wear warning light may not come on when the brake pads require replacement. This can happen when the instrument cluster display is set to the Map or Night Vision mode. Canadian regulations require the warning indicator to stay on when the brakes are worn.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2019-078. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk
Driving a vehicle with brakes that are worn out could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.
On certain vans, the seat belt and airbag warning lights will not turn on for approximately 5 seconds after the ignition is switched to the ON or start position. Canadian regulations require these lights to turn on to demonstrate that the airbag system is working properly (bulb check) and to remind a driver to fasten their seat belt.
Safety Risk
Warning lights that do not turn on during the start-up check could confuse a driver. In addition, the driver would not see a reminder to fasten their seat belt. This could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
On certain motorcycles, the rear tail/running lights are too bright. This might make it difficult for a following driver to tell when the brake lights turn on. Canadian regulations specify a maximum brightness for tail and running lights.
Safety Risk
If a following driver does not recognize that a vehicle ahead is slowing, there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the engine control module to reduce the rear tail/running light brightness.
On certain vehicles, one or both of the brake lights may not be bright enough to meet Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk
Brake lights that are dimmed could cause a following driver not to recognize that a vehicle ahead is braking. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Rolls Royce will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the vehicle software (encoding and programming) to increase the brightness of the brake lights.
