Latest Vehicle Recalls

Transport CanadaLow Risk

September 18, 2007

2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTATransport Canada Recall #2007306

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. 1). The required cap designed to disable the headlamp horizontal aim may not have been installed during vehicle assembly. 2). A cap may have been inadvertently installed to disable the vertical aiming screw. 3). An adjustment mechanism allows aiming of the low beam relative to the high beam.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will affect repairs.

52,475 vehicles affectedMfr ref: Q8

Transport CanadaLow Risk

August 28, 2007

2006 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6Transport Canada Recall #2007274

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS

Defect

Certain vehicles equipped with remote start capability fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208 - Occupant Restraint Systems. The safety belt reminder light for the driver's seating position does not illuminate after the ignition key is inserted and turned to the 'run' position following a remote start. As well, the audible chime for the driver's seating position will not sound if the driver and a front seat passenger enter the vehicle following a remote start, the passenger buckles his/her seatbelt within 25 to 33 seconds after the remote start, and the ignition key is then turned to the 'run' position. Note: This non-compliance condition has no affect on vehicle safety.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will recalibrate the Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) to activate an enhanced seatbelt reminder feature, which repeats the chime and telltale cycles up to two times if the seatbelt is not buckled and if the vehicles speed is over 8 km/h. This enhanced feature is already activated on 2007 vehicles.

32,056 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 07085

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

August 13, 2007

2008 ACURA RDXNHTSA Campaign #07V358000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' INCORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS WERE APPLIED TO THESE VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

SOME CERTIFICATION LABELS MAY NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED TIRE AND RIM SIZE INFORMATION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT LABEL AND ADHERE THE CORRECT LABEL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Transport CanadaLow Risk

July 25, 2007

2007 HONDA CIVICTransport Canada Recall #2007254

LABEL

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120. The Tire and Loading Information Label was printed with incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) data. The information printed on the affected labels is that for the Civic LX model, which weighs less than the Civic EX model. The incorrect labels indicate a GVWR of 1665 kg, front GAWR of 880 kg and rear GAWR of 785 kg. The labels should instead indicate a GVWR of 1695 kg, front GAWR of 895 kg and rear GAWR of 800 kg. Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

1,387 vehicles affected

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

June 25, 2007

2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREGNHTSA Campaign #07V285000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUAL IS MISSING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

Safety Risk

THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) TO WARN DRIVERS OF SIGNIFICANT UNDER-INFLATION OF TIRES AND THE RESULTING SAFETY PROBLEMS.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE REQUIRED TPMS INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-893-5298.

Transport CanadaLow Risk

June 6, 2007

2001 HONDA TRX450FM - FOREMAN 450Transport Canada Recall #2007181

LABEL

Defect

Certain off-road motorcycles, ATVs and competition motorcycles do not have the required bilingual warning label indicating that the vehicle is a restricted use motorcycle or an all-terrain vehicle and is not intended for use on public highways. These vehicle were equipped with a label in one of the two official languages instead of one containing both French and English as required.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

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

225,000 vehicles affected

Transport CanadaLow Risk

March 7, 2007

2007 DODGE RAMTransport Canada Recall #2007061

LABEL

Defect

On certain Ram 2500 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with a diesel engine, the Certification label, Tire Loading Information label and the Supplemental Tire Pressure label contain incorrect tire inflation pressure information. The labels indicate an incorrect front tire inflation pressure rating of 50 psi (345 kPa) instead of 60 psi (414 kPa).

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Updated labels and installation instructions will be mailed to owners.

194 vehicles affectedMfr ref: G10

Transport CanadaLow Risk

December 1, 2006

2005 URAL RETRO-SIDECARTransport Canada Recall #2006330

LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTS

Defect

Certain motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. Front and rear turn signals are not mounted symmetrically about the vehicle centerline and are not at the same height.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will re-locate the front and rear turn signals.

76 vehicles affected

Transport CanadaLow Risk

December 1, 2006

2005 URAL RETRO-SIDECARTransport Canada Recall #2006331

LABEL

Defect

On certain motorcycles, the compliance label incorrectly indicates the vehicle is equipped with three axles (side car), but the vehicle is identified as a motorcycle. A motorcycle, be definition, cannot have more than two axles.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will affix an update compliance label.

76 vehicles affected

Transport CanadaLow Risk

November 28, 2006

2007 VOLVO S60Transport Canada Recall #2006325

LABEL

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120. The certification label information was not printed in the prescribed manner or order.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Updated labels and installation instructions will be mailed to owners.

596 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R165

Transport CanadaLow Risk

November 17, 2006

2007 JEEP COMPASSTransport Canada Recall #2006315

OTHER

Defect

On certain vehicles, the owner's manual does not contain information concerning a higher risk of rollover and special features for occasional off-road operation. Canadian regulations in this area differ from those in the United States and thus Canadian vehicles are not out of compliance. However, the visor label does refer to the owner's manual for further higher risk rollover information, therefore, DaimlerChrysler will mail an addendum card for insertion into the owner's manual. A bilingual visor label will also be included as part of this mailing for use as required.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

1,650 vehicles affectedMfr ref: F03

Transport CanadaLow Risk

October 30, 2006

2003 NISSAN MURANOTransport Canada Recall #2006279

LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTS

Defect

Certain vehicles may have received an incorrect replacement Body Control Module (BCM). Specifically, if, during service, the BCM was replaced with P/N 284B1-CA508 or P/N 284B1-CA509, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) could become inoperative. As a result, these vehicles would no longer comply with CMVSS 108. Since this action deals with replacement parts, it is a deemed a Service Campaign and is not being conducted under the Safety Act.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace affected BCMs.

47 vehicles affected

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

October 13, 2006

2005 INFINITI Q45NHTSA Campaign #06V395000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE STOP LAMP AND REFLEX REFLECTOR REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Safety Risk

THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE CRASHES, INJURIES AND DEATHS BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

October 13, 2006

2006 INFINITI G35NHTSA Campaign #06V394000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE "VERTICAL GRADIENT" AND "HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES" REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'

Safety Risk

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Transport CanadaLow Risk

October 11, 2006

2006 INFINITI G35 COUPETransport Canada Recall #2006260

LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTS

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Headlamp vertical gradient.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will install updated headlamp assemblies.

1,437 vehicles affected

Transport CanadaLow Risk

October 11, 2006

2004 INFINITI Q45Transport Canada Recall #2006261

LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTS

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 pertaining to stop lamps and reflex reflectors.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will install updated rear combination lamp assemblies.

35 vehicles affected

Transport CanadaLow Risk

October 10, 2006

2006 VOLVO C70Transport Canada Recall #2006257

LABEL

Defect

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 110. Incorrect Tire and Loading Information labels were installed during vehicle assembly. The labels indicate that 3 backseat occupants are allowed while the vehicle is only designed for 2.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.

60 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 164

Transport CanadaLow Risk

October 10, 2006

2005 AMERICAN IRONHORSE LEGENDTransport Canada Recall #2006259

LABEL

Defect

Certain motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 123 - Motorcycle Controls and Displays. The ignition switch, pet cock and choke lever identification labels were omitted during vehicle assembly.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will affix labels.

25 vehicles affected

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

October 3, 2006

2005 VOLVO S80NHTSA Campaign #06V375000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.

Safety Risk

A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL THE CORRECT LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Transport CanadaLow Risk

September 27, 2006

2005 VOLVO S60Transport Canada Recall #2006237

LABEL

Defect

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 110. The Tire and Loading Information Label contains incorrect tire inflation pressure value. If the vehicle is equipped with SST tires and the inflation pressure is set to 35 PSI (incorrect pressure listed on the label), the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may set a warning message "Low Tire Press. Check Tires".

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.

1,871 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R161

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