Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the antilock braking system (ABS) not to work properly. As a result, the ABS could cause reduced braking or a loss of brakes.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking or a loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Acura will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the electronic brake control module software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at an Acura dealership.
On certain vehicles, a problem with the integrated brake system could cause reduced power brake assist. As a result, there may be reduced braking and the antilock braking system (ABS) and dynamic stability control (DSC) may not work.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-087.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, antilock brake and stability control systems that don't work could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the integrated brake system.
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the antilock braking system (ABS) not to work properly. As a result, the ABS could cause reduced braking or a loss of brakes.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking or a loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the electronic brake control module software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealership.
On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses could fail and cause a progressive brake fluid leak. If this happens, you may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This can cause reduced braking.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and 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 front brake hoses.
On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses could fail and cause a progressive brake fluid leak. If this happens, you may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This can cause reduced braking.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front brake hoses.
On certain vehicles, the cruise control radar module may not have been aligned correctly during production. As a result, the adaptive cruise control may falsely detect an obstacle and stop or slow down the vehicle suddenly. Additionally, other driver assistance systems may not work properly, including the pre-collision assist, forward collision warning and/or automatic emergency braking.
Note: This recall only affects two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control.
Safety Risk
A vehicle that brakes or stops suddenly when there is no risk of a collision could increase the risk of a crash. Vehicle safety systems that don't work correctly could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to realign the cruise control module radar.
On a small number of vehicles, connections on the brake pressure lines may have been over-tightened. As a result, brake fluid could leak and cause reduced braking. If this happens, you may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel.
Note: This problem could cause a "Brake fluid level low" warning message to display.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking can cause increased stopping distances and create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the connections on the brake pressure lines and, if necessary, replace the affected brake pressure lines.
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Note: This problem would cause a warning light to display on the instrument panel.
Safety Risk
An electronic stability control system that doesn't work could 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 update the antilock braking system (ABS) control module software.
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the Automatic Emergency Braking system (AEB) to falsely detect an obstacle and activate when it is not needed. If this happens, the system will stop or slow the vehicle down suddenly.
Safety Risk
If the AEB system activates with braking when no potential collision is present, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle control module software.
On certain electric vehicles, a software problem could cause the brake booster failsafe mode not to work properly. As a result, there could be a sudden increase in brake pedal force, if a fault is detected.
Safety Risk
A sudden increase in brake pedal force can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the electronic stability control unit software.
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the brake wear warning light not to turn on when the brake pads require replacement. Canadian regulations require the warning indicator to stay on when the brakes are worn.
Safety Risk
Driving a vehicle with worn out brakes could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jaguar will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software.
On certain vehicles, the inspection completed by a Kia dealer during service campaign SC044 (Transport Canada recall number 2022-222) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second inspection is required.
Over time, the brake lines under the vehicle could corrode. If this happens, a brake line could fail and leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced braking.
Note: This service campaign replaces service campaign SC044 (Transport Canada recall number 2022-222). Vehicles that had brake lines replaced under that service campaign don't require this inspection.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the brake lines. The dealer will apply an anti-corrosion treatment and replace the brake lines, if required.
On certain vehicles, the parking brake handle could be released without pushing the release button. As a result, the vehicle could move unexpectedly.
Note: This recall only affects certain Super Duty incomplete vehicles.
Safety Risk
A parked vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect, and if necessary, replace the parking brake handle.
Under certain conditions, a software problem with the front camera module could cause the Automatic Emergency Braking system (AEB) to falsely detect an obstacle and activate when it is not needed. If this happens, the system will stop or slow the vehicle down suddenly.
Safety Risk
If the AEB system activates with braking when no potential collision is present, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the front camera module software.
On certain vehicles, a problem with the integrated brake system could cause reduced power brake assist. As a result, there may be reduced braking and the antilock braking system (ABS) and dynamic stability control (DSC) may not work.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, antilock brake and stability control systems that don't work could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the integrated brake system.
On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak into the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) and cause it to short circuit.
Note: This recall replaces recall R0246 (Transport Canada recall number 2023-527). For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid model is affected by this recall.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse for the ABS module. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
On certain motorcycles, the nut that attaches the brake pipe to the antilock braking system (ABS) unit may not have been properly tightened. As a result, brake fluid could leak and cause reduced braking.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking can cause increased stopping distances and create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to tighten the brake pipe flare nut and inspect for brake fluid leakage. Brake fluid will be added, if necessary.
On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to return back to the default setting when the vehicle is started. Canadian regulations require the stability control system to start in the default setting each time that you start the vehicle.
Safety Risk
A driver that isn't aware the stability control system is in a different setting could have an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update for the SYNC module to each vehicle. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.
