Latest Vehicle Recalls

Transport CanadaLow Risk

January 20, 2012

2011 HONDA RIDGELINETransport Canada Recall #2012017

Defect

Certain vehicles may have been inadvertently equipped with a full-size spare tire instead of a space-saver tire. As such, the information contained in the Tire and Loading Information label may not correspond to the spare tire provided.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, exchange the spare tire to match the tire information label.

37 vehicles affectedMfr ref: HL38

Transport CanadaCritical

March 29, 2011

2008 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTYTransport Canada Recall #2011136

TIRES

Defect

On certain vehicles, the factory-installed Continental ContiTrac tires may experience uneven wear, vibration, or, particularly under condition of overloading or under inflation in high ambient temperatures, separation between the belt edges, which could lead to tread detachment. Tire failure could cause the driver to lose vehicle control, which may result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace affected tires.

13,865 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 11S19

Transport CanadaCritical

October 14, 2009

2008 FERRARI F430 SCUDERIA SPIDER 16MTransport Canada Recall #2009293

TIRES

Defect

On certain vehicles, the tires may experience partial tread separation and/or belt edge separation, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace affected tires.

55 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 50

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

April 30, 2009

2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLENHTSA Campaign #09V143000

TIRES

Defect

BMW IS RECALLING 12 MY 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE DELIVERED WITH 15-INCH WHEELS INSTEAD OF 16-INCH WHEELS AS INTENDED, AND THE TIRE LABEL INDICATES 16 INCH WHEELS.

Safety Risk

THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TIRE LABEL AS REQUIRED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 15 INCH WHEELS WITH 16-INCH WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-646-4772.

Transport CanadaCritical

April 14, 2009

2008 TRIUMPH ROCKET III CLASSIC TOURINGTransport Canada Recall #2009107

TIRES

Defect

On certain motorcycles, the tires may experience a torque-induced degradation in a body ply. The degradation may result in inner-liner cracking that may lead to a slow leak in the rear tire. Loss of air pressure could cause the rider to lose vehicle control, which may result in property damage, personal injury or death.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace both tires.

47 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 402

Transport CanadaCritical

September 9, 2008

2008 BMW 3 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #2008330

TIRES

Defect

On certain M3 vehicles, the tires may have been damaged during transportation from port to dealerships. The transit of vehicles at very low temperature may have caused cracking of the treads. If the treads have experienced cracking, the tire may fail at high speed and could result in a crash causing injuries or death.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the affected tires and replace them as necessary.

424 vehicles affected

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

February 5, 2007

2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON DYNA STREET BOB (FXDB)Transport Canada Recall #2007026

TIRES

Defect

Certain motorcycles were assembled with a 90/90-19 front tire instead of 100/90-19. The 90/90-19 front tire creates an unknown and untested configuration, which may cause performance issues. This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front tire.

23 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 0129

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

June 28, 2006

2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISERTransport Canada Recall #2006154

TIRES

Defect

On certain vehicles, the tire inner bead may have been damaged during assembly. This may result in a sidewall bulge and/or air leak.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tires.

1,434 vehicles affected

Transport CanadaCritical

February 28, 2006

2006 TOYOTA TACOMATransport Canada Recall #2006048

TIRES

Defect

On certain vehicles, the tire bead may have been damaged due to improper assembly of the tires onto the wheels. If the vehicle is operated in this condition, there is a possibility that a bulge may be formed on the sidewall and/or may leak from the area of the damaged bead. The loss of air pressure will cause the tire to run under-inflated and may result in early failure causing a vehicle crash.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the tires.

178 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 603

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

July 7, 2005

2006 FORD EXPEDITIONTransport Canada Recall #2005199

TIRES

Defect

On certain vehicles, the left side tires may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. Damage to the center tread portion of the tire was caused by a section of steel fingerplate on a conveyor that had become sharp over time due to wear. The sharpened steel fingerplate could cause a scalloped cut into the tread that varied in depth, width and length.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace damaged tires.

311 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 05S35

NHTSA (USA)High Risk

May 17, 2004

2004 FORD F-350NHTSA Campaign #04V229000

TIRES

Defect

CERTAIN LARIAT AND KING RANCH MODEL PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." SOME TRUCKS WERE INADVERTENTLY EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT LOAD RANGE TIRE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD RATINGS FOR THE STATED VEHICLE AXLE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. ALSO, THE TIRE MAY BE INFLATED ABOVE THE DOT LISTED INFLATION PRESSURE.

Safety Risk

IF A TIRE WAS OPERATED IN AN OVER-LOADED OR OVER-INFLATED CONDITION, THE TIRE MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN A RAPID AIR LOSS, WHICH CAN CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY INCORRECT LOAD RANGE TIRES. ADDITIONALLY, IF ANY TIRE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE BE CHECKED WITHIN 500 MILES AFTER ANY TIRE REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT. FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

NHTSA (USA)High Risk

June 9, 2003

2003 BMW Z4NHTSA Campaign #03V214000

TIRES

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18" TIRES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TIRE HAS BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MOUNTING PROCESS TO THE RIM.

Safety Risk

CONSEQUENTLY, A LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE, OR A TIRE FAILURE, COULD OCCUR. DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND THE DRIVER'S REACTIONS, THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL UNSEAT THE TIRE FROM ITS RIM, INSPECT FOR ANY DAMAGE, AND THEN RESEAT THE TIRE TO ITS RIM. IF INSPECTION REVEALS THAT A FRONT TIRE HAS INCURRED DAMAGE DURING THE MOUNTING PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

NHTSA (USA)Low RiskAlso recalled in Canada

April 22, 2003

2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATNHTSA Campaign #03V154000

TIRES

Defect

CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L W8 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TIRES OF THE MAXIMUM LOAD RATING INDEX 93H; HOWEVER, THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH TIRES WITH THE LOAD RATING INDEX 97H.

Safety Risk

THESE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH TIRES HAVING THE LOAD RATING INDEX 97H.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES WITH THE PROPER SIZE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Transport CanadaLow Risk

April 17, 2003

2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATTransport Canada Recall #2003106

TIRES

Defect

Does not comply with CMVSS 110. This vehicle is equipped with tires of the maximum load rating index 93H; however, it should have been equipped with tires with the load rating index 97H.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealer will replace all four (4) tires.

1 vehicles affectedMfr ref: WD

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

April 7, 2003

2001 AUDI A6NHTSA Campaign #03V143000

TIRES

Defect

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE CALCULATED "VEHICLE NORMAL LOAD" EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE WEIGHT OF THE AXLE LOAD WITH TIRE DIMENSION 225/45R 17 91Y BY 19KG.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FIVE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Transport CanadaCritical

January 15, 2002

2000 BMW 5 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #2001301

TIRES

Defect

Certain 740ILA, 750IL and M5 vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the M5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the sidewall of one or more tires. The damaged area could weaken to the point where a sudden loss of air from the tire could occur. Handling and control would be drastically affected increasing the risk of a crash.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

dealers will inspect the tires and if damage from the mounting machine is found, the tire will be replaced.

208 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC2001-301

Transport CanadaMedium Risk

November 14, 2001

2002 BMW 5 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #2001271

TIRES

Defect

Certain passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental ContTuringContact CH95 EcoPlus tires in the size 225/65R16 95H, having dotted codes 4001, 4101, or 4201. During the tire mounting process, the outer sidewall surface may have been cut by a sharp edge. Operation of the vehicle over a long period of time could lead to a reduction of inflation pressure. Continued driving with low inflation pressure in the tire could ultimately result in damage to the tire, affect vehicle handling and control, and could in some cases result in a vehicle crash.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

dealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut is found, the tire will be replaced.

105 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC2001-271

NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk

October 1, 2001

2002 TOYOTA CAMRYNHTSA Campaign #01V302000

TIRES

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL TOURING TIRES, P205-65R15 92S, INSTALLED AT THE PORTS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. THE INCORRECT TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES THAT HAD DAMAGED TIRES. THE TIRES WERE DAMAGED DURING A PORT UPGRADE TO ALUMINUM WHEELS.

Safety Risk

THE TIRES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE SPEED RATING FOR THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM SPEED RATING (112 MPH), POSSIBLE TIRE FAILURE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FIVE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk

September 10, 2001

2001 DODGE RAMNHTSA Campaign #01V289000

TIRES

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 2500 WAGONS WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT LOAD RANGE TIRES.

Safety Risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A TIRE TO BLOW OUT IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED AT THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT. .

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOAD RANGE 'D' TIRES WITH CORRECT LOAD RANGE 'E' TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk

December 12, 2000

1999 LINCOLN TOWN CARNHTSA Campaign #00V356000

TIRES

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Safety Risk

THE VEHICLE WEIGHT COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOAD RATING FOR THE TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PREMATURE TIRE WEAR OR BLOWOUT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 5 TIRES (INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE) WITH MICHELIN TIRES (225/70R16 107T REINFORCED WHITE SIDEWALL) WITH A SUFFICIENTLY HIGHER LOAD RATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.

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