435 of 17,656 recalls from Transport Canada and NHTSA.
Certain 2wd Pontiac Vibes have loose hub to axle bolts. This could cause the bolts to break with resultant separation of the wheel assembly from the vehicle.
No risk description available.
Dealers will tighten the bolts to the correct torque.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED. IF THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY UNLOADED, THE FRONT STRUT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER MOUNT.
THIS COULD AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER MOUNTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
ON CERTAIN 2-WHEEL-DRIVE (2WD) AND 4-WHEEL-DRIVE (4WD) 4RUNNER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF HEAVY LOADING (SIMULTANEOUS LOADING TO REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING) AND SEVERE STEERING MANEUVERS COULD CAUSE THE 2WD 4RUNNER TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.
THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION PARTS. ALTHOUGH THE 4WD 4RUNNERS DO NOT EXHIBIT THE HANDLING CONDITION, TOYOTA WILL RECALL THESE VEHICLES TO AVOID ANY PUBLIC CONFUSION AS TO WHICH VEHICLES SHOULD RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
On certain Audi TT Quattro vehicles, moisture could enter the rear track control arm's mounting bushing and bolt combination and cause corrosion. Corrosion could impede the free movement of the control arm.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the track control arms.
On certain ML320, ML500 and ML55 vehicles, the left front upper control arm may not meet the specified strength requirements. The control arm could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the left front upper control arm. All vehicles are still in dealer inventory. No owner notification will be necessary.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 6X4 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.
FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE EYE AND TUBE, CAUSING A LOCK OF AXLE RETENTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL CHALMERS FIXED TORQUE RODS ON THESE VEHICLES. CHALMERS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHALMERS AT 1-905-624-9750.
On certain vehicles, the lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture. If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm will potentially separate from the crossmember causing a loss of vehicle control.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the lower control arm bolts and nuts.
On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs could fracture when operated in high corrosion areas (where salt is used on the roadways in the winter) for an extended period of time. Depending on the location of the fracture, there is a potential for a fractured spring to move past the spring seat and contact a front tire causing it to deflate.
No risk description available.
Dealers will install protective shields around the front coil springs.
On certain vehicles, one or more of the three bolts used to attach each front suspension lower control arm to the body on the left and right sides may not have been properly heat treated when manufactured. The bolts could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the lower control arm attachment bolts.
Certain vehicles may have improperly heat treated drag link assemblies which can lead to premature wear of the ball socket. If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the defective drag links.
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120 - Tire Selection and Rims for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars. Vehicles have a Certification and Tire Pressure Label on which the tire description and tire inflation pressures may not meet the requirements of the standard.
No risk description available.
Dealers will install an new label.
On certain vehicles, either front lower control arm brackets may fracture, which could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame. This could result in loss of vehicle control, and a crash without prior warning.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the left and right front lower control arm brackets.
On certain Mustang SVT vehicles, when operated in severe driving cycles such as frequent drag race type standing start acceleration, the ball joint in the rear suspension knuckle where the lower control arm attaches may be displaced longitudinally out of its installed position. If this occurs, the stress levels in the knuckle casting will increase and the casting may fracture. The corner of the vehicle will then drop and the lower control arm may contact the inside of the wheel, possibly affecting directional control.
No risk description available.
Dealers will install a revised rear suspension knuckle assembly with positive retention of the ball joint.
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120 - Tire Selection and Rims for Vehicles other than Passenger Cars. The presentation of some of the information on the tire information label deviates from the format set forth in the standard and the label may not be permanently affixed as required.
No risk description available.
Tire information label will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. Vehicles are equipped with P195/50R16 tires but may have a tire placard (label) that indicates a different size tire.
No risk description available.
A correct tire placard (label) along with installation instructions will be mailed to owners of affected vehicles.
On certain vehicles, the automated valve stems may have been over inserted into the wheels during installation. This could tear the rubber bulb at the base of the valve stem and result in loss of air. If air pressure is not maintained, the tire may operate at extremely low inflation pressures. Since commercial truck tires have steel cords in the sidewall, operation at extremely low pressures could result in sidewall zipper failures either during vehicle operation or during inflation of the tire. A potential for personal injury exists if safety standards are not followed while inflating and zipper failure occurs.
No risk description available.
Valve stems will be inspected for leakage and if leakage is found, both valve stem and tire will be replaced.
Vehicles located in the high corrosion provinces east of the Manitoba/Ontario border. Certain vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the frame/cradle retainer bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both front bolts or both rear bolts pull through, the frame/cradle would not be properly supported and the intermediate steering shaft may separate from the steering gear. If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
On certain vehicles equipped with optional camper and spring overload package, the rear axle retaining u-bolts could lose clamp load due to a soft joint at the upper spring plate. This could result in displacement of the rear axle and a loss of vehicle control.
No risk description available.
Spring spacer plates will be removed and the spring plates will be replaced.
On certain vehicles, internal cracks on the rear wheel spindle could cause the spindle to fail. This could adversely affect vehicle control and a crash could result.
No risk description available.
Spindles will be ultrasonically tested and replaced if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the rear shock contains a resistance weld which has the potential for failure. Should this weld break, rear suspension operation would be affected potentially affecting driver control.
No risk description available.
Rear shock will be replaced.
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