On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6 L engine, the transmission gear shift cable may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. As a result, the shift cable could disconnect from the transmission. If this happens, the transmission will not shift gears when the shift lever is moved. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in the Park position, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.
Safety Risk
Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could 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 transmission shift cable.
On certain vehicles, the roll pins in the rear axle differential could fatigue and break over time. This could cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Safety Risk
If this occurs while the vehicle is being driven, it could 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 inspect the rear axle differential. It will be repaired or replaced as necessary.
On certain motorcycles, the gear shift lever may become loose. This could make it difficult or impossible to change gear.
Safety Risk
An inability to change gear could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to apply a new thread-locking compound on the shift linkage ball joints.
On certain motorcycles, the seal for the final drive gear may have been damaged during assembly. This could result in an oil leak near the rear wheel.
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.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer for an inspection. If an oil leak is found, the dealer will replace the two seals and gasket in the final drive transmission box and install an extra seal. If no oil leak is found, the dealer will install an extra seal.
On certain Jetta Hybrid models, the accumulator housing of the transmission could crack. If this happens, the transmission warning light will turn on and, if a driver continues to use the vehicle, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk
A sudden of loss power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a transmission repair kit to replace the affected parts.
On certain vehicles, a hydraulic sensor in the transmission could malfunction. If this happens, the transmission may slip and cause vibrations or abnormal noises while driving. This can also cause a malfunction indicator lamp to turn on. If you continue driving, this could result in a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software. The vehicle will be inspected after a drive test, and if certain trouble codes (DTCs) are stored, the hydraulic sensor harness will also be replaced. If vehicles are confirmed to have experienced, or are currently experiencing low drive chain tension, the transmission assembly will be replaced.
On certain motorcycles, the gear linkage clamp could contact the Quickshifter Assembly. This could affect a gear change, and could result in a missed gear or false neutral. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the rear wheel.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the rear wheel could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the gear linkage clamp assembly.
On certain vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the shifter cable may detach. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. If a driver attempts to exit the car while it is not in the Park position, and the parking brake is not applied, the car could move suddenly.
Safety Risk
Sudden and unexpected movement of the car could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a new transmission shift cable adjuster.
On certain motorcycles, the gear position switch may malfunction. This can cause the wrong gear to be indicated on the motorcycle's display. As a result, the display could indicate that the motorcycle is in neutral, when it is actually in gear. If you do not follow safe starting procedures, the motorcycle could move suddenly during start-up.
Safety Risk
Sudden unintended movement of the motorcycle could increase the risk of injury and/or a crash.
Remedy
Indian Motorcycles will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the gear position switch.
On certain vehicles, the flexible coupling between the transmission and driveshaft may crack over time. If this happens, you may notice vibrations and noise from under the vehicle. If you continue driving with this problem, the driveshaft could separate, resulting in a loss of power to the wheels. If the driveshaft separates, and the parking brake is not used when parked, the vehicle could move suddenly. A driveshaft that separates can also cause damage to nearby components, including brake and fuel lines.
Note: Cutaway chassis models with a 156" or 178" wheelbase are not involved in this recall.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, unintended vehicle movement could increase the risk of injury and/or a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to replace the front driveshaft section and install a universal joint (to replace the flexible coupling).
Note: Ford does not recommend driving your vehicle if the driveshaft flexible coupling has travelled over 64,000 km.
On certain motorcycles, some transmission parts may not be properly manufactured. This could cause the transmission to malfunction. If this happens, the rear wheel could suddenly lock-up.
Safety Risk
A rear wheel that locks suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorcycle to a dealership to replace the defective transmission parts.
On certain Super Duty trucks equipped with an electronic locking rear differential, the passenger-side rear axle shaft could break. If this happens, there would be a loss of power to the rear wheels. Additionally, if the truck is parked and the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the truck to roll away.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked truck that rolls away could also increase the risk of an injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to inspect the passenger-side rear axle shaft. It will be replaced as necessary.
On certain vehicles, the rear driveshaft joint may have been built without grease. As a result, the joint could fail and cause the driveshaft to detach from the vehicle. If the vehicle was in rear-wheel drive mode, this would cause a loss of power to the drive wheels.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the drive wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driveshaft that separates from the vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the rear driveshaft constant-velocity joint and replace the driveshaft if required.
On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the car to roll away.
Safety Risk
If the transmission position is not displayed correctly, a user may not know that the vehicle is not in the PARK position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could create a risk of a vehicle roll-away and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have a new shift lever micro switch and control unit installed.
On certain trucks, the fuse for the transmission electrical circuit may have a lower rating than what is required. As a result, the fuse could blow while driving. This could cause the transmission not to shift.
Safety Risk
A transmission that does not shift properly could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to install the correct fuse.
On certain vehicles, there may be an electrical component fault. This could cause a problem with charging of the auxiliary battery. If this happens, warning lights and messages will display on the instrument panel and audible chimes will sound. If the vehicle continues to be operated with this problem, it could lose power to the drive wheels.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the drive wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the DC-DC converter. It will be replaced with a new one if necessary.
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.2 L engine, a transmission fault could cause it to shift into neutral. This could result in a loss of power to the drive wheels.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the drive wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the Transmission Control Module.
On certain vehicles, the nut that connects the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not be tightened correctly. Over time, the nut could loosen and may result in the driveshaft disconnecting. This could cause a loss of power to the drive wheels. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the car to roll away.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the drive wheels or sudden, unexpected movement of the car could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the nut with a new one and ensure it is tightened correctly.
On certain vehicles, the transmission shifter could detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.
Safety Risk
Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the shifter cable bushing. Owners are reminded to use the parking brake anytime the vehicle is parked.
