On certain motorcycles, a problem with the antilock brake system (ABS) modulator could cause reduced brake pressure. If this happens, the motorcycle may have reduced brake performance.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a Honda Power Sports dealer to inspect the ABS modulator. It will be replaced, if necessary.
On certain vehicles, a front brake hose may be too long and could rub against the steering mechanism. This can cause damage to the hose that could result in a brake fluid leak. If this happens, a driver may have reduced braking.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front brake hose. It will be replaced, if necessary.
On certain cars equipped with a 2.0 L T-GDI engine, an engine compartment fire could occur while driving. Kia believes that a fire could start in or near the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
Safety Risk
The car could catch fire while driving.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a new fuse kit. The kit contains two new fuses of 25A instead of 40A, which are designed to prevent an over-current condition.
Note: You may have received a notice from Kia in December 2020 to advise that your vehicle was not part of this recall, however this is a NEW recall expansion. Contact Kia Canada or your local dealer if you have any questions about this recall.
On certain vehicles, a problem in the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could cause it to short circuit.
Note: This is an expansion of recall 2020-431. This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control(SCC).
Safety Risk
A short circuit could create a fire risk.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to revise the ABS fuse wiring and update the ABS control module, if necessary. 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 vehicles, the brake caliper may leak brake fluid into the electric parking brake over time. As a result, air could enter the hydraulic brake system. If this happens, the driver may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This can cause reduced brake performance.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with an electric parking brake.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
On certain trucks, the fittings for the air brake lines on the firewall pass-through plate may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, an air line could detach from the fitting. If this happens, the parking brake could apply without warning.
Note: The service brakes are not affected by this problem.
Safety Risk
A parking brake that applies suddenly while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the fittings on the pass-through plate. They will be repaired or replaced, as required.
On certain vehicles, an abnormal sensor signal to the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system could cause a sudden reduction in braking performance. If this happens, a brake warning light will turn on in the instrument cluster.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system software.
On certain vehicles, an abnormal sensor signal to the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system could cause a sudden reduction in braking performance. If this happens, a brake warning light will turn on in the instrument cluster.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the IEB system software.
On certain motorcycles, water may enter the front brake switch and cause it to fail. If this happens, the brake light will not turn on when only the front brake is applied. Additionally, applying the front brake may not cancel the cruise control setting.
Note: The brake light will turn on and the cruise control can be cancelled when the rear brake is applied.
Safety Risk
A brake light that does not work properly could result in road users being confused with the rider's intentions, and increase the risk of a crash. Cruise control that does not work properly could also increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the front brake switch.
On certain motorcycles, there may be air within the rear brake system. This could cause a soft rear brake pedal feel. If you continue to drive the motorcycle with this problem, brake performance could be reduced.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their motorcycle to a dealer to perform a fluid bleed of the rear brake circuit.
On certain vehicles, the parking brake operating shaft in the rear brake caliper could rust and become stuck. If this happens, the parking brake may not work properly. As a result, the brakes could drag or parking brake performance could be reduced. If the vehicle is not left in in gear when it is parked, it could roll away.
Note: This is an expansion of recall SR-18-002 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2018-053).
Safety Risk
A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear brake calipers.
On certain motorcycles, the front brake calipers may leak a small amount of brake fluid when parked. Over a long time, this could empty the fluid reservoir. If this happens, the motorcycle will have reduced brake performance. This problem may result in brake fluid on the front tire or wheel, and on the ground after the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period. The owner's manual has information for how to check the brake fluid level before riding.
Note: This recall replaces BMW recall 34 003 20 (008) (Transport Canada recall 2020-377). Motorcycles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk
Reduced front brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to inspect the front brakes. The calipers will be replaced, if necessary.
On a small number of vehicles equipped with the carbon ceramic material (CCM) brake option, the rear brake discs could fracture. If this happens, brake performance would be reduced.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear brake discs.
On certain vehicles, the front and rear brake hoses may have been damaged during production. Over time, this could cause the hoses to leak brake fluid. If this happens, brake performance could be reduced and there could be a loss of stability when braking.
Note: This problem could cause the brake pedal to 'feel soft' or cause the low brake fluid light to turn on. If you experience either of these symptoms, you should park your vehicle and contact your local Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the brake hoses on the rear and front axles. They will be replaced, if necessary.
On certain vehicles, there could be a reduction in power brake assist due to a decrease in output from the vacuum pump. This could cause a hard brake pedal and create an increase in brake pedal effort that is required to stop the vehicle.
Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada Recall 2019-324.
Safety Risk
A sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increase in stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the electronic brake control module.
On certain vehicles, a sensor in the electronic brake boost system may have a bad connection. Under certain driving conditions, this could cause a loss of brake assist. If this happens, there would be a sudden increase in brake pedal force required to slow or stop the vehicle.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the electronic brake boost module.
On certain cars, the brake pedal bracket could fail during sudden braking. If this happens, there could be a loss of braking.
Note: This recall only affects cars with an automatic transmission.
Safety Risk
A loss of brakes can create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to replace the brake pedal bracket assembly.
On certain vehicles, the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could corrode internally and cause a short circuit.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could create a fire risk.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners of this problem by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are still being finalized. 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 trucks, the support plate for the brake pedal could fail. If this happens, the brake pedal could detach and cause a loss of braking.
Safety Risk
A loss of brakes can create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the pedal plate. If a crack is found, the plate will be replaced.
On certain vehicles, brake fluid can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit.
Note: This problem may cause the ABS warning light to turn on.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could create a fire risk.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to have the HECU inspected and replaced if necessary. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
