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.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety Risk
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192264500.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety Risk
Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
On certain motorcycles with a "H-D Detachables Tour-Pak" luggage conversion kit, the rear reflectors may be missing. Canadian regulations require motorcycles to have rear reflectors. Note: This recall affects the following part numbers: 53000291, 53000291A and 53000567.
Safety Risk
A motorcycle that does not have rear reflectors may be less visible to others and could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install reflectors as necessary.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Risk
Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The vehicles may have been delivered with a printed operator's manual that does not match the vehicle's features and operating instructions.
Safety Risk
The incorrect manual may not describe the proper operation of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the information package including the printed version of the operator's manual, maintenance booklet and information sheets, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BAFV.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety Risk
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
On certain vehicles, the liftgate glass may have an incorrect marking. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glass that is used.
Safety Risk
This error is unlikely to affect safety.
Remedy
This is not a recall. This notice is for information only. The company has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have glass that is marked correctly.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The spare tire provided may differ in size and required inflation pressure from the information on the tire placard label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety Risk
The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size spare tire with the correct size spare tire, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V67.
On certain vehicles, the rear-side glass may not be properly marked with its safety rating. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glass that is used.
Safety Risk
This error is unlikely to affect safety.
Remedy
This is not a recall. This notice is for information only. The company has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have glass that is marked correctly.
On certain vehicles, the compliance label contains small errors in the rim size and the units for tire inflation pressure. Canadian regulations require companies to provide this information on the compliance label.
Safety Risk
These small errors are unlikely to affect safety.
Remedy
This is not a recall. This notice is for information only. The company has made changes to correct this label on all new vehicles.
One BMW X5 was produced without a vehicle identification number (VIN) label under the windshield. Canadian regulations require the VIN to be clearly visible from outside the vehicle.
Safety Risk
This labelling error is unlikely to affect safety.
Remedy
BMW will notify the owner by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a VIN label.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Risk
Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK.
Certain vehicles were built with headlights that may allow horizontal adjustment. This is not allowed under Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk
Headlights that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, 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 the headlights. A blocking cap will be installed on the horizontal adjusters as necessary.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Risk
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
Certain vehicles were built with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap instead of the correct North American cap. Canadian regulations require specific information to be provided on the brake fluid cap.
Safety Risk
This small error is unlikely to affect safety.
Remedy
This is not a recall. The company will install the correct brake fluid reservoir cap on all new (unsold) vehicles.
On certain motorcycles, the removable hard saddlebags do not have side reflectors. When the saddlebags are mounted, the motorcycle’s side reflectors cannot be seen.
Safety Risk
Side reflectors that are hidden may make a motorcycle less visible to others and could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners by mail and provide two rear side reflectors along with installation instructions.
Certain vehicles may have incorrect or missing airbag warning labels on the driver and passenger sun visors. These labels are required under Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk
Vehicles with missing or incorrect airbag warning information could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver and passenger sun visors.
