On certain vehicles, the engine could shut down due to a loss of communication between the transmission control module and the hybrid control processor. An engine shut down would cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Note: This recall only affects Grand Cherokee 4xe Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of power to the wheels 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 vehicle control software.
On certain vehicles, the transmission parking pawl may not fully engage when you shift to park. If this happens, and the parking brake isn't used, the vehicle could roll away.
Safety Risk
A parked vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) calibration software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission or parts inside the transmission. To reduce the safety risk, FCA Canada recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park.
On certain vehicles with a two-speed power transfer unit (PTU), the input splines on the front differential may wear and fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. In addition, the PARK position may not hold the vehicle in place. This could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly when parked.
Note: This is an expansion of recall W47 (Transport Canada recall 2020-261).
Safety Risk
A vehicle that loses power to the wheels or moves unexpectedly could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the power transfer unit. This update will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheels if the input splines fail. It will also prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when transmission is in PARK by activating the parking brake.
On certain vehicles, the rear axle shafts may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, an axle shaft could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the left and right-rear axle shafts.
On certain vehicles, the software update that was installed by a Ford dealer during recall 22S27 (Transport Canada recall number 2022-198) prior to July 2022 may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, a mounting bolt for the rear axle housing could break. If this happens, the axle housing can move and cause clunking or banging noises and vibrations from the rear of the vehicle. It could also cause the driveshaft and axle shafts to disconnect. This would result in a loss of power to the rear wheels and the vehicle could move when the transmission is in Park, if the parking brake is not used.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L or 3.3 L engine.
Safety Risk
A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control module (PCM) software to set the parking brake when the transmission is in the Park position.
On certain vehicles, a problem inside the transmission could cause the left-front axle shaft to separate from the transmission. If this happens, there would be a loss of power to the wheels. This could also cause the vehicle to roll away while parked, if the parking brake isn't used.
Note: This problem could cause a grinding or clicking noise from the front of the vehicle.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a parked vehicle that moves unintentionally could create a risk of a crash or an injury.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission sun gear.
Under certain conditions, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, the pressure plate may also crack or break the transmission case. This could cause debris to fall from the vehicle.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6 L engine and a manual transmission. Vehicles repaired under FCA Canada recalls Y01, Y03 and Y07 (Transport Canada recall 2021-035) also require this repair.
Safety Risk
Debris from an overheated and fractured pressure plate could contact nearby parts and increase the risk of a fire. Parts that fall from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to tale your vehicle to a dealership to replace the clutch assembly. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster and powertrain control module software.
On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, there could be a loose bolt inside the transmission. As a result, the bolt could move and block the parking pawl. If this happens, the parking pawl may not engage when you shift to park, and the vehicle could roll away if the parking brake isn't used.
Note: You should always follow the parking procedure in the owner's manual and set the parking brake each time that you park.
Safety Risk
A parked vehicle that moves unexpectedly could create a risk of a crash or an injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission.
On certain vehicles, the powertrain control module (PCM) could reset while driving and cause damage to the transmission park system. If this happens, you may not be able to shift the transmission into Park. If you try to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move unintentionally.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.3 L engine.
Safety Risk
Unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the transmission park system for damage, and repair it as necessary.
On certain RAV4 Prime models, rapid acceleration could cause the battery voltage to drop suddenly while driving in "EV mode" in cold temperatures. If this happens, the hybrid system could shut down and cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the hybrid vehicle control ECU software.
On certain motorcycles, a sudden difference in speed between the engine and rear wheel could damage the gearbox input shaft or cause it to break. If this happens, the rear wheel could lock up while riding.
Note: This type of sudden change in rear wheel speed is uncommon, but may happen in an off-road situation where a spinning rear wheel slows suddenly while landing after a jump.
Safety Risk
A rear wheel that locks suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your motorcycle to a dealership to update the engine management software.
Over time, a damper inside the driveshaft may move and cause a vibration. If you continue driving with this vibration, the driveshaft could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, the truck could move when the transmission is in Park and the parking brake is not used.
Note: This recall only affects certain 4x4 models with a 176" wheelbase, and a 4.1 or 4.3 rear axle ratio.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the driveshaft.
On certain Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), a problem with the vehicle control software could cause the engine to shut down while driving. If this happens, there would be a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could 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 update the vehicle control software.
On certain police vehicles, the transmission shifter could slip out of the Drive position while driving. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risks:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the shifter assembly.
On certain trucks, a buildup of heat and pressure inside the transmission could cause fluid to leak from the transmission dipstick tube.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Cummins 6.7 L diesel engine and a 68RFE automatic transmission.
Safety Risk
A transmission fluid leak could create the risk of a fire.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission dipstick and vent assembly.
In certain conditions, the vehicle could roll-away after placing the transmission in the "P" (Park) position if the parking brake is not set.
Note: You should always follow the parking procedure in the owner's manual, and set the parking brake each time that you park.
Safety Risk
A parked vehicle that rolls away could create a risk of a crash or an injury.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the software of various control units.
On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels after 20-30 seconds.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L turbo gasoline (T-GDI) engine and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission. The dealer will also update the transmission control unit software.
On certain motorcycles, the clutch cover bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen over time and create an oil leak.
Safety Risk
An oil leak near the rear tire could affect handling and control of the motorcycle. This could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, oil that leaks onto hot components could create a fire risk.
Remedy
BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the clutch cover bolts.
On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels after 20-30 seconds.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission. The dealer will also update the transmission control unit software.
On certain trucks, the transmission parking pawl may not engage when you shift to park. If this happens, the truck could roll away, if the parking brake isn't used.
Safety Risk
A parked vehicle that moves unexpectedly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. To reduce the safety risk, Nissan recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park.
