On certain vehicles, the left-front upper control arm may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the control arm could break and cause a sudden loss of control.
Safety Risk
A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the left-front upper control arm.
On certain vehicle, the U-bolts that attach the rear axle to the suspension may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle could slide on the leaf spring. This could cause poor handling and lead to a loss of control.
Safety Risk
A loss of control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the leaf spring U-bolts.
On certain vehicles, the right-front lower control arm may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the ball joint could become loose. Over time, this could cause the control arm to corrode and the ball joint to separate.
Safety Risk
A ball joint that separates could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the right-front lower control arm.
On certain motorcycles, the front spring strut may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the strut could fail. If this happens while riding, there could be a sudden loss of stability.
Safety Risk
A loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the front spring strut.
On certain vehicles, the bolt(s) for the upper control arm ball joint(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the bolt(s) could fail and cause the upper control arm(s) to separate from the knuckle(s).
Note: This recall affects 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L models.
Safety Risk
An upper control arm that separates could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the upper control arm bolt(s).
On certain motorcycles, the front fork cap threads may become stripped and could separate. If this happens, there could be a sudden change in handling.
Note: This recall only affects certain motorcycles with a 660cc engine.
Safety Risk
A sudden change in handling could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the front fork caps.
On certain vehicles, the right-front lower control arm could partially separate from the crossmember due to an improper weld. If this happens while driving, there could be a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk
A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the right-front lower control arm.
On certain motorcycles, the rear shock absorber bushings may not have been installed. As a result, the shock absorber could break and separate from its mount, and cause a sudden loss of control.
Safety Risk
A shock absorber that separates from its mount could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Moto Guzzi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to inspect the rear shock absorber. If the mounting bushings are missing, the shock absorber will be replaced.
On certain motorcycles, a screw that attaches the rear shock absorber adjuster could break. If this happens, the shock absorber adjuster could move and damage the rear tire. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and a tire failure.
Safety Risk
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the rear shock adjuster screw.
On certain vehicles, the left-front lower ball joint may not have been installed correctly in the steering knuckle. As a result, the ball joint could separate from the knuckle and cause a loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk
A ball joint that separates could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polestar will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the fastening bolt for the left-front lower ball joint, and replace it if necessary.
Under certain conditions, the rear shock absorbers could overextend and cause damage to the rear brake hoses. A damaged brake hose could leak and cause reduced braking. A shock absorber that overextends could also cause damage to the rear axle half shafts, wheel speed sensors, and/or stabilizer bar end links.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with continuous controlled damping (CCD) shock absorbers.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rear shock absorbers. The dealer will replace the rear shock absorbers, rear brake hoses, rear wheel speed sensors, and rear half shafts, as necessary.
On certain vehicles, the rear coil springs may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the spring(s) could detach from the vehicle while driving.
Note: This recall affects 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L models.
Safety Risk
A coil spring that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rear coil spring assemblies, and repair them as necessary.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Carrera GT vehicles. The spherical joints that connect the wishbone suspension components on the front and rear axles can fail due to damage from mechanical stress and corrosion.
Safety Risk
Suspension failure can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the suspension joints. If damage is found, owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until it is repaired. Once parts are available, dealers will replace the spherical joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA3.
On certain vehicles, the joints that connect the front and rear suspension wishbones could corrode over time. If this happens, the joint or wishbone could fail.
Safety Risk
A suspension failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the suspension spherical joints and wishbones. If no damage is found, you may continue to use the vehicle. If damage is found, Porsche will advise you to stop using the vehicle until the recall repairs can be completed. Porsche will send a second notice to all owners when replacement parts are available.
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the front suspension lateral links to the sub-frame could loosen over time and the lateral links could separate from the sub-frame. If this happens, there could be sudden changes in wheel alignment and a loss of vehicle stability.
Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2021-649.
Safety Risk
A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla will notify owners by e-mail and arrange for an inspection the front lateral link bolts. Tesla Service will tighten or replace the bolts, as necessary.
On certain vehicles, the front suspension knuckles could crack and/or break. A front knuckle that breaks while driving could cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk
A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the front suspension knuckles. If the batch code stamped on the knuckle is within the affected range, and it isn't cracked, the dealership will install a retaining bracket. If cracks are found, the dealership will replace the knuckle(s).
On certain vehicles, the bolts for the left-rear trailing arm may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts may loosen over time and fall out. If this happens, the trailing arm may break and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk
A loss of control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the left-rear trailing arm bolts.
On certain motorcycles, the link strut that connects the rear suspension to the frame could break. If this happens, the motorcycle can drop suddenly and contact the rear wheel. This could cause a sudden loss of stability or a loss of control.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2022-015.
Safety Risk
A loss of stability or control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW Motorrad will contact owners by mail and instruct you to bring your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the rear link strut.
On certain vehicles, a bolt for the left-rear suspension toe link may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the toe link could become loose or separate. This can cause a misalignment of the left-rear wheel and result in reduced vehicle stability.
Safety Risk
Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the left-rear suspension. If the bolt for the rear toe link is loose or missing, a technician will replace it.
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension knuckles could crack and/or break. A rear knuckle that breaks while driving could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.
Safety Risk
A loss of vehicle stability could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles.
