Latest Vehicle Recalls

Transport CanadaLow Risk

October 9, 2008

2009 KIA BORREGOTransport Canada Recall #2008368

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are combined with the turn signal lamps in a way that, when the turn signal is switched ON, both DRL lamps are extinguished. This manner of operation is contrary to the requirements of the Standard.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will install updated software.

348 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SA078

Transport CanadaLow Risk

September 8, 2008

2008 DODGE CHALLENGERTransport Canada Recall #2008326

OTHER

Defect

Certain vehicles equipped with the "Keyless Go" option, fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway. If the remote keyless entry transmitter is removed from the vehicle prior to pressing the stop/start button, the instrument cluster information center displays a "fobik not present" message, and if the stop/start button is pressed & held and the engine is turned off, the electronic key code is removed from the vehicle. Since this can occur in a transmission or gear selector position other than PARK, and the transmission does not become locked in PARK as a result of key removal, it is determined a noncompliance to the Standard.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the wireless ignition node module.

760 vehicles affectedMfr ref: H29

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

August 11, 2008

2003 FORD F-150NHTSA Campaign #08E050000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Safety Risk

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

June 19, 2008

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FENHTSA Campaign #08V272000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE BLACK CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CENTER PILLAR, INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR).

Safety Risk

OVERLOADING YOUR VEHICLE MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT HANDLING AND BRAKING AND MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE, RESULTING IN TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

HYUNDAI WILL MAIL CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS ALONG WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED OWNERS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Transport CanadaLow Risk

June 18, 2008

2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIATransport Canada Recall #2008211

LABEL

Defect

On certain Crown Victoria Police Interceptor vehicles equipped with bucket seats, the designated seating capacity on the tire information placard was incorrectly identified as six total (three front; three rear) instead of five total (two front; three rear).

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.

1,817 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 08CXX

Transport CanadaLow Risk

June 10, 2008

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FETransport Canada Recall #2008206

LABEL

Defect

On certain vehicles, the compliance label contains Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values that exceeds the capacity of the tires. Loading the vehicle beyond tire capacity could result in poor vehicle handling and braking characteristics, and possible tire failure, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control, causing a crash with personal injury or death.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Updated labels will be mailed to owners of affected vehicles, along with instructions for proper installation.

13,237 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 08-R0053

Transport CanadaLow Risk

May 23, 2008

2008 DODGE VIPERTransport Canada Recall #2008184

ELECTRICAL

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking and Immobilization Systems. The electronic vehicle immobilizer does not passively set as is required by the Standard.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the body control module.

29 vehicles affectedMfr ref: H18

Transport CanadaLow Risk

May 1, 2008

2005 CADILLAC STSTransport Canada Recall #2008145

OTHER

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to conform with CMVSS 118 - Power-operated Roof Panels. The subject vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunroof can be closed after the ignition is turned off and the doors are opened. This can only occur if the engine is turned off and a front door opened, all within 60-seconds of starting the vehicle. Once 60-seconds elapses from starting of the engine, this condition will no longer exist. For example, if the engine is started and run for 40 seconds, and the operator turns it off and exits the vehicle, the condition will only exist for the remaining 20 seconds.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedial action is required due to the unlikely-ness of such an occurrence.

1,825 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 08173

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

April 11, 2008

2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATORNHTSA Campaign #08V166000

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING 158 MY 2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) AND THE LIMO BUILDERS PACKAGE FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, Z"TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS INCREASED FROM 35 PSI TO 40 PSI WITHOUT A COMMENSURATE UPDATE TO THE TPMS CALIBRATIONS.

Safety Risk

THE TPMS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A TIRE PRESSURE IS IS 25% BELOW THE 40 PSI VALUE STATED ON THE TIRE PLACARD LABEL OCCURS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE TPMS THRESHOLDS TO THE APPROPRIATE PRESSURES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Transport CanadaLow Risk

March 31, 2008

2007 DODGE SPRINTER 3500Transport Canada Recall #2008110

BRAKES

Defect

Certain vehicles may have been assembled with a smaller brake fluid reservoir designed for use on the 2500 model. This smaller reservoir does not match Sprinter 3500 certification documentation.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir.

3 vehicles affectedMfr ref: H10

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

February 6, 2008

1998 JEEP CHEROKEENHTSA Campaign #08V056000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect

U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.'

Safety Risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS.

Remedy

U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL MAKE ALL THE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL TRAVEL TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION AND MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS ON SITE. THE RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED ON A REGIONAL BASIS BEGINNING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.

Transport CanadaLow Risk

January 30, 2008

2008 NISSAN FRONTIERTransport Canada Recall #2008025

LABEL

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with CMVSS 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. The tire placard overstates the actual weight capacity. Loading a vehicle beyond it's capacity may result in poor vehicle handling characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with updated labels and installation instructions.

60 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R129

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

January 28, 2008

2008 VOLVO V70NHTSA Campaign #08V032000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE MISSING WARNING INFORMATION INDICATING THAT 'DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR' IF THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED WHEN USING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

Safety Risk

THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS USED IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN KILLED OR INJURED IN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES AND IN AIRCRAFT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LABEL WITH THE CORRECT WARNING INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

January 25, 2008

2008 NISSAN XTERRANHTSA Campaign #08V045000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING 5,523 MY 2008 TITAN, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.' THE TIRE PLACARD LISTS AN INCORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

Safety Risk

THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT OVERLOADING.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL MAIL A CORRECT TIRE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

December 13, 2007

2008 VOLVO XC70NHTSA Campaign #07V566000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE WHEEL INFORMATION LABEL LOCATED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PILLAR WAS PRINTED MISSING THE WHEEL SIZE (RIM) INFORMATION.

Safety Risk

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO PROVIDE SAFE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE BY ENSURING THAT VEHICLES TO WHICH IT APPLIES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TIRES OF ADEQUATE SIZE AND LOAD RATING AND WITH RIMS OF APPROPRIATE SIZE AND TYPE DESIGNATION.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

Transport CanadaLow Risk

December 12, 2007

2008 VOLVO XC70Transport Canada Recall #2007400

LABEL

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of CMVSS 120 - Tire Selection and Rims. The wheel information label, located on the rear driver's side door pillar, does not contain the wheel size (rim) information.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.

245 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R186

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

November 20, 2007

2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLENHTSA Campaign #07V533000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect

CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE TIRE SIZE AND CORRESPONDING TIRE PRESSURE BE INDICATED ON THE LABEL AND THE LABEL DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO THE ACTUAL TIRES MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE.

Safety Risk

INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR AND TIRE DAMAGE WHICH COULD LEAD TO UNFAVORABLE DRIVING CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MINI AT 1-866-275-6464.

Transport CanadaLow Risk

November 7, 2007

2008 JEEP PATRIOTTransport Canada Recall #2007358

LABEL

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208 - Occupant Restraint Systems. The bilingual airbag visor warning labels may not have been installed during vehicle assembly.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.

1,343 vehicles affectedMfr ref: G43

Transport CanadaLow Risk

November 7, 2007

2002 SUZUKI MARAUDER (GZ250)Transport Canada Recall #2007361

LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTS

Defect

Certain motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. The reflex reflectors have a reflected light output at some measurements angles that is less than the minimum output required by the standard. This could affect vehicle conspicuity, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash with injury or death.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the reflex reflectors with updated versions.

2,870 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 74

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

October 4, 2007

2007 CADILLAC CTSNHTSA Campaign #07V468000

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, 'POWER OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS.' UNDER THE STANDARD, THE SUNROOF MAY ONLY BE CLOSED WHEN THE IGNITION IS ON, OR AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, BUT BEFORE EITHER OF THE FRONT DOORS ARE OPENED. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE SUNROOF CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND THE DOORS ARE OPENED.

Safety Risk

THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR POWER OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS TO MINIMIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF DEATH OR INJURY FROM THEIR ACCIDENTAL OPERATION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

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