On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Note: This problem would cause warning lights for the antilock braking system (ABS), ESC, adaptive cruise control (ACC), and forward collision warning (FCW) to appear on the instrument panel.
Safety Risk
An electronic stability control system that doesn't work could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the antilock braking system (ABS) control module software.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Safety Risk
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
On certain vehicles, water could leak into the door handle(s). If this happens, the door(s) could open unexpectedly while driving.
Note: This problem could cause a clicking noise that sounds like a door being locked or unlocked.
Safety Risk
A door that opens while driving could create a risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the door handles. The dealer will also update the vehicle software.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
Safety Risk
A vehicle door that opens unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.
Safety Risk
Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.
On certain vehicles, the nuts that secure the passenger-front airbag inflator may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the airbag may not inflate properly in a crash.
Safety Risk
An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger-front airbag.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.
Safety Risk
An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagens number for this recall is 69E8.
On certain vehicles, the incomplete vehicle information label lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) for the front axle. The label incorrectly lists the front axle capacity as 2100 kg (4630 lb.). The label should instead list the front axle capacity as 1875 kg (4134 lb.). This could lead to overloading of the vehicle and cause the steering knuckle(s) to fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of control.
Note: This recall only affects certain rear-wheel drive incomplete vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, a 3.5L engine and a 138'' wheelbase.
Safety Risk
A loss of control could increase the risk a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the incomplete vehicle information label.
Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The brake module software may cause an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking, decreasing the braking performance.
Safety Risk
Decreased braking performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371. Fisker's number for this recall is TSB10062408.
On certain vehicles, the beam that supports the left-rear wheel arch may be cracked. As a result, the strength of the vehicle structure could be reduced in a crash.
Safety Risk
Vehicle structure that isn't strong enough could increase the risk of a fire and/or injuries in a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the left-side support beam.
On certain vehicles, a problem with the integrated brake system could cause reduced power brake assist. As a result, there may be reduced braking and the antilock braking system (ABS) and dynamic stability control (DSC) may not work.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-087.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, antilock brake and stability control systems that don't work could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the integrated brake system.
On a small number of vehicles, the upper tether anchorages for child seats may not be properly welded to the second-row seat frame(s). As a result, the child seat tether strap could detach in a crash.
Note: This recall only affects Grand Cherokee L models.
Safety Risk
A child seat that is not properly secured could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reinforce the upper tether anchorages on the second-row seatback frame(s).
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Safety Risk
A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reinforce the child seat tether welds on the seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 85B.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Titan vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.
Safety Risk
An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD120.
On certain vehicles, if you try to start the engine repeatedly, the starter could overheat. If this happens, and nearby components contact the starter, it could cause a fire.
Safety Risk
A fire can create the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software.
On certain vehicles, the left-rear seat back striker may not have been aligned correctly. As a result, the seat back may not lock in the upright position and unrestrained cargo could move in a crash.
Safety Risk
A seat back that moves in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Additionally, cargo that moves in a crash could create a risk of injury.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and, if necessary, adjust the left-rear seat back striker.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Safety Risk
A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 38B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Safety Risk
A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 37B.
On certain vehicles, the left-rear seat back striker may not have been aligned correctly. As a result, the seat back may not lock in the upright position and unrestrained cargo could move in a crash.
Safety Risk
A seat back that moves in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Additionally, cargo that moves in a crash could create a risk of injury.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and, if necessary, adjust the left-rear seat back striker.
A&J Vans Inc (A&J) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined.
Safety Risk
The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
A&J will inspect and repair the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact A&J customer service at 920-775-9333.
