Latest Vehicle Recalls

Transport CanadaLow Risk

August 2, 2017

2018 KIA RIOTransport Canada Recall #2017380

Defect

Certain vehicles may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The compliance label may bear a printing error within the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information, incorrectly stating “840 0”kgs instead of the correct “840”kgs.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

A production change has been undertaken to remedy this technical non-compliance condition and has been deemed to be non-safety related. Under a Service Campaign Bulletin, dealers are to use a black paint pen and draw over the additional 0 on the label.

1,713 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SC019

Transport CanadaLow Risk

August 1, 2017

2014 BMW R1200RSTransport Canada Recall #2017376

OTHER

Defect

Certain motorcycles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CVMSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The rear side reflectors on the luggage case or luggage case mounts may be partially blocked and not meet the requirements of the standard, which could reduce vehicle conspicuity to following road users, and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Depending on the model, dealers will either attach a side reflector to the luggage case, or add a bracket containing a rear side reflector.

2,645 vehicles affected

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

July 28, 2017

2008–2018 BMW F800 GSNHTSA Campaign #17V481000

EQUIPMENT

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. 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

If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

47,775 vehicles affected

Transport CanadaLow Risk

July 25, 2017

2015 BMW C650GTTransport Canada Recall #2017372

WHEELS

Defect

Certain motorcycles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 - Tire Selection and Rims. The front rim does not state the rim type nor the DOT designation, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front wheel and will replace as necessary.

4 vehicles affected

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

July 21, 2017

2017 BMW C EVOLUTIONNHTSA Campaign #17V467000

WHEELS:RIM

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW C650 GT and BMW C Evolution scooters for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and rims-other than passenger cars." The front rims may not be marked with the required rim type and the DOT designation.

Safety Risk

Since the rim is not marked with the rim size and the DOT designation, a tire of the incorrect size may be installed on this rim, affecting the handling of the scoter and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any rims that are not correctly marked, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

37 vehicles affected

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

July 10, 2017

2017 ZERO SNHTSA Campaign #17V436000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

Defect

Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S ZF6.5, S ZF13.0, DSP ZF13.0, and SR ZF13.0 motorcycles. In the event that a turn signal stops working, the turn signal flasher may not change its flash rate to alert the operator. 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

If motorcycle is operated without knowing that a turn signal is not working, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Zero will notify owners and dealers will test the motorcycle's flasher, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for the recall is SV-ZMC-017-369.

10 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SV-ZMC-017-369

Transport CanadaLow Risk

July 7, 2017

2017 YAMAHA YZF-R3Transport Canada Recall #2017333

LABEL

Defect

Certain motorcycles may fail to comply with the requirements of the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. United States specification certification labels were inadvertently applied during manufacturing instead of the Canadian specification certification labels.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the United States certification label with a Canadian label.

40 vehicles affectedMfr ref: M17-082

NHTSA (USA)Low RiskAlso recalled in Canada

July 7, 2017

2017 JEEP COMPASSNHTSA Campaign #17V433000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic.

Safety Risk

If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and will replace the User's Guides with a corrected version, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T46.

12,989 vehicles affectedMfr ref: T46

Transport CanadaLow Risk

July 7, 2017

2017 JEEP COMPASSTransport Canada Recall #2017334

OTHER

Defect

Certain vehicles may have User’s Guides containing incorrect information regarding jump start procedures. The battery jumping section in the affected User’s Guide depicts the battery terminals with reversed polarity in the battery terminal graphic. If a person were to follow the procedure listed within the User’s Guide for jump starting, the risk of a possible electrical hazard injury would be increased due to the incorrect terminal polarity graphic.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the User's Guide with the a corrected version.

684 vehicles affectedMfr ref: T46

Transport CanadaLow Risk

June 30, 2017

2018 BMW G310RTransport Canada Recall #2017329

LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTS

Defect

Certain motorcycles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CVMSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The rear lighting and reflectors may not meet the requirements of the standard, which could reduce vehicle conspicuity to following road users, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear lighting unit and reflectors with ones that meet the requirements of the standard.

26 vehicles affected

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

June 30, 2017

2017 YAMAHA YZFR3NHTSA Campaign #17V423000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The affected motorcycles, intended for the US market, may have been manufactured with a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety Risk

If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Vehicle Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990115.

40 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 990115

Transport CanadaLow Risk

June 15, 2017

2013 BMW 7 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #2017305

LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTS

Defect

Certain vehicles may have had a replacement/spare part left rear tail lamp installed during a dealer service visit which did not contain a rear reflex reflector, thus failing to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. This could reduce vehicle conspicuity which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the left rear tail lamp assembly, and if necessary, replace the unit with one that includes a reflex reflector.

5 vehicles affected

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

June 14, 2017

2013–2015 BMW 750INHTSA Campaign #17V379000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. 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

Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

92 vehicles affected

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

June 13, 2017

2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA PLUG-INNHTSA Campaign #17V375000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The tire placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the seating capacity as 6 occupants rather then 7 occupants, with a combined weight of 950lbs rather than 1,100lbs. 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 incorrect tire label may cause customer confusion, potentially resulting in vehicle overloading, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace tire placard label, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T37.

100 vehicles affectedMfr ref: T37

Transport CanadaLow Risk

June 7, 2017

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500Transport Canada Recall #2017295

LABEL

Defect

On certain vehicles, the tire pressure label located on the B-pillar may not contain the correct front axle tire pressure information. Incorrect tire pressure could lead to tire failure, resulting in loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the tire pressure label.

193 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 2017070006

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

June 5, 2017

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500NHTSA Campaign #17V364000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with reinforced front axles. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low.

Safety Risk

Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz dealers will check and replace the tire label, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

1,257 vehicles affected

Transport CanadaLow Risk

May 31, 2017

2013 BMW 5 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #2017287

LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTS

Defect

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The rear reflex reflectors fail to conform to the requirements of the standard. This could reduce vehicle conspicuity which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear reflectors.

468 vehicles affectedMfr ref: F10

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

May 31, 2017

2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTANHTSA Campaign #17V352000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety Risk

The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.

Remedy

Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 06A8.

2 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 06A8

Transport CanadaLow Risk

May 26, 2017

2016 JAGUAR XJTransport Canada Recall #2017282

LABEL

Defect

Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The certification label may not contain the required National Safety Mark nor a statement of conformity, which is contrary to the requirements of the regulations.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the certification label with a corrected label.

453 vehicles affectedMfr ref: H029

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

May 25, 2017

2018 JAGUAR F-TYPENHTSA Campaign #17V341000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE vehicles equipped with Highline headlamps. If a front turn signal indicator stops working, the visual and audible turn signal reminders do not flash or chime faster as required. 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 the change to the flash and chime rate, the driver may not know that a turn signal is not working. If the turn signal is not working, other drivers will not be aware that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H026.

19 vehicles affectedMfr ref: H026

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