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Transport CanadaHigh Risk

June 25, 2014

2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDERTransport Canada Recall #2014247

Defect

Certain 2013 model year vehicles with a 6-speed automatic transmission may have been manufactured with insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the bosses on the converter housing of the automatic transaxle. This may cause the power steering pressure tube to rust from abrasive contact between the two components. In the worst case, a pin hole could develop and allow for power steering fluid leakage, which can result in the loss of power steering assist and increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or property damage.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube.

1,635 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SR14-006

Transport CanadaCritical

June 19, 2014

2014 KIA SOULTransport Canada Recall #2014237

Defect

On certain vehicles, insufficient thread-locking adhesive may have been applied to the steering gear pinion plug at time of assembly. This could allow the plug to loosen and potentially separate from the steering gear assembly, causing a loss of steering which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new pinion plug with properly applied thread-locking adhesive.

994 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC090

Transport CanadaCritical

June 19, 2014

2015 GMC SIERRATransport Canada Recall #2014241

Defect

On certain model 2500/3500 HD vehicles, power steering hose clamps may not have been properly attached. This could allow the hose to disconnect from the power steering pump or steering gear, causing a power steering fluid leak. This would result in a loss of power steering assist and hydraulic assist brakes, unexpectedly increasing steering and brake pedal effort and potentially increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the clamps to ensure they are properly attached.

6,778 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 14356

Transport CanadaCritical

June 17, 2014

2014 FORD F-150Transport Canada Recall #2014233

Defect

On certain vehicles, the electric power assist steering (EPAS) gears may contain an incorrectly installed motor position sensor magnet. An incorrectly installed motor position sensor may lead to a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear.

924 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 14S09

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

May 29, 2014

2008 MAZDA TRIBUTETransport Canada Recall #2014197

Defect

On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will affect repairs as necessary and will reprogram the EPS controller with updated software. In the event that an EPS fault occurs, this updated software would allow for continued EPS function while displaying visual and audible warnings to the driver until the end of the drive cycle.

20,531 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 7614E

Transport CanadaCritical

May 28, 2014

2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIARTTransport Canada Recall #2014192

Defect

Certain vehicles may have been manufactured with insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the cross-member brace, possibly causing the power steering pressure tube to rust from abrasive contact. This could cause a power steering fluid leak, resulting in increased steering effort and potential for a fire in the presence of an ignition source. This could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect line routing and replace the pressure line as required.

51 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SR-14-004

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

May 28, 2014

2008 FORD ESCAPETransport Canada Recall #2014193

Defect

On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will affect repairs as necessary and will reprogram the EPS controller with updated software. In the event that an EPS fault occurs, this updated software would allow for continued EPS function while displaying visual and audible warnings to the driver until the end of the drive cycle.

134,568 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 14S05

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

May 28, 2014

2011 FORD EXPLORERTransport Canada Recall #2014194

Defect

On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will affect repairs as necessary and will reprogram the EPS controller with updated software. In the event that an EPS fault occurs, this updated software would allow for continued EPS function while displaying visual and audible warnings to the driver until the end of the drive cycle.

11,923 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 14S06

Transport CanadaCritical

May 14, 2014

2014 GMC SIERRATransport Canada Recall #2014172

Defect

On certain vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment to the steering gear rack may not have been tightened to specification. This could allow the tie rod to loosen and separate from the steering rack, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods for correct torque and replace the steering gear if necessary.

33 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 14204

Transport CanadaCritical

April 28, 2014

2014 NISSAN ROGUETransport Canada Recall #2014156

Defect

On certain vehicles, an incorrect bolt may have been used at the intermediate shaft to upper steering column connection. This could allow the steering joint to lose tension and slip or separate, potentially causing a loss of steering control which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering column assembly and replace the bolt as required.

501 vehicles affected

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

April 1, 2014

2004 SATURN IONTransport Canada Recall #2014104

Defect

Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort. The sudden change in steering may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will affect repairs as necessary.

157,423 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 14118

Transport CanadaCritical

January 8, 2014

2011 FORD EXPLORERTransport Canada Recall #2014002

Defect

A safety defect may exist in certain service parts installed after September 1st, 2013. Replacement steering gear assemblies could contain a defect potentially resulting in steering lockup and an inability to steer the vehicle. This would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified based on warranty and dealer service records and affected parts will be replaced.

20 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 13S14

NHTSA (USA)CriticalAlso recalled in Canada

January 6, 2014

2012 FORD EXPLORERNHTSA Campaign #14E001000

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The affected gears may lock, preventing the driver from being able to steer the vehicle.

Safety Risk

The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 13S14.

Transport CanadaCritical

November 19, 2013

2014 INFINITI Q50Transport Canada Recall #2013410

Defect

On certain vehicles equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering (steer-by-wire), cold weather operation could cause the system to malfunction on startup, and delay the engagement of the mechanical backup system. This would result in a loss of steering, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering module.

3 vehicles affected

Transport CanadaCritical

November 7, 2013

2008 RAM 5500Transport Canada Recall #2013396

Defect

Certain Ram 4500 and 5500 four wheel drive vehicles may experience a fracture of the ball stud on the left outer tie rod assembly, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

As an interim repair, dealers will align the left tie rod end. Dealers will install a redesigned left outer tie rod assembly once parts are available.

6,674 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R16

Transport CanadaCritical

November 7, 2013

2008 RAM 3500Transport Canada Recall #2013397

Defect

On certain 2008-2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 4x4, Ram 3500 cab chassis, and 2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 vehicles, the left outer tie rod ball stud could fracture, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will install a redesigned left outer tie rod assembly.

48,517 vehicles affectedMfr ref: N49

Transport CanadaCritical

November 7, 2013

2003 RAM 3500Transport Canada Recall #2013395

Defect

A safety defect may exist in aftermarket steering linkage equipment sold as service replacement parts for 2500 and 3500 4x4 pickup trucks. If the drag link assemblies in question were installed improperly, the left tie rod ball stud may fracture, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Chrysler will notify owners of all 2003-2008 Dodge Ram heavy duty trucks (other than those covered by recall 2013-397 (N49)) since those vehicles could potentially have had the affected linkages installed during service. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for inspection and repair if required. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2009-019 (H46). Parts replaced under the previous campaign will also need to be replaced under this campaign.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

11,000 vehicles affectedMfr ref: N62

NHTSA (USA)CriticalAlso recalled in Canada

August 29, 2013

2005–2011 MERCURY GRAND MARQUISNHTSA Campaign #13V385000

Defect

Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.

Safety Risk

If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.

Transport CanadaCritical

August 27, 2013

2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUISTransport Canada Recall #2013287

Defect

On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the steering column lower intermediate shaft can become severely corroded. This could cause the swing link joint to become stiff or seized. As a result, the upper intermediate shaft could collapse, allowing the steering column lower bearing to separate, causing a loss of steering capability. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering lower intermediate shaft. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected and, if necessary, repaired or replaced. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed.

16,260 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 13S08

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

July 3, 2013

2012 TOYOTA YARISTransport Canada Recall #2013227

Defect

On certain vehicles, a relay within the electric power steering control module could short circuit and fail. The sudden loss of steering power assist would trigger a warning lamp to illuminate and a buzzer to sound. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. A loss of steering power assist could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electric power steering control module with an updated version.

15 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 212

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