4,163 of 26,053 recalls from Transport Canada and NHTSA.
On certain vehicles, the rearview camera image could freeze while backing up.
A rearview camera that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to have the rearview camera replaced.
Certain tinted windshields sold as accessories through BMW dealerships may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 205 - Glazing Materials. The windshields may contain extra tinting in certain areas, which would be contrary to the requirements of the standard and could potentially limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the tinted windshield with one that meets the standard's requirements.
THE MICRO-SWITCH FOR THE STOP LAMPS MAY FAIL, CAUSING THE LAMPS TO REMAIN CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED OR TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. IF THIS OCCURS, APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES WOULD NOT BE SIGNALLED TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A COLLISION.
No risk description available.
STOP LAMP SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.
On certain vehicles, the inspection or repairs completed by a Tesla service center during recall SB-20-12-005 (Transport Canada recall no. 2020-553) may not have been effective. As a result, a second inspection and/or repair is required. On certain vehicles, two of the cosmetic roof trims may not be properly attached. This includes the cosmetic roof trim just behind the top of the windshield and the spine cosmetic roof trim between the rear doors. Over time, these cosmetic roof trims could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2020-553.
Cosmetic roof trims that detach from a moving vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Tesla will notify owners by email and advise you to contact Tesla Service to arrange for an inspection and, if necessary, repair or replace the cosmetic roof trims.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.
THE BROKEN SPRING MAY GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT, RESULTING POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TENSIONER INSTALLED AND REPLACE IT IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE AFFECTED TENSIONER.
On certain vehicles, after shifting into reverse or manually activating the parking function, the rearview camera image may not display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the camera control unit.
NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 3.0 LITRE ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR MAY WEAR PREMATURELY CAUSING INTERRUPTION OF THE SENSOR SIGNAL.
No risk description available.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, through May 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake reservoir cap that does not have the required text advising owners which brake fluid the vehicle uses. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Without the correct brake reservoir label on the cap someone may add the wrong brake fluid, causing damage to the brake system seals, resulting in brake fluid leaks, lengthened stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford has notified owners. Dealers will replace the brake reservoir cap with a correct one, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C06.
THE TERMINAL THAT ATTACHES THE ENGINE TO BODY GROUND CABLE TO THE FRONT LOWER TIE BAR MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN REDUCED VOLTAGE TO BODY GROUNDED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND CAUSE ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COMPONENTS.
No risk description available.
No remedy description available.
Certain vehicles equipped with LPG or CNG fuel systems do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate when no problem exists, or not light when one does.
No risk description available.
Dealers will install (reflash) the proper Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration.
On certain vehicles, the left and right rear quarter glass trims may not have been secured properly. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
Trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
On certain vehicles, the exterior B-pillar trims on the driver and front passenger doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
Trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the B-pillar trims.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 CLA250, CLA250 4MATIC and CLA35 AMG 4MATIC, 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC and GLS580 4MATIC and 2021 GLE53 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG 4MATIC, GLS63 AMG 4MATIC and Maybach GLS600 4MATIC vehicles. The instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit, steering wheel) if the hazard lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in the 'off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030019.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Semi vehicles. The door open warning indicator only displays when the vehicle's parking brake is not engaged and the side door is not fully latched. In addition, the door closure warning system allows the operator to dismiss the notification that the side door is unlatched, which could result in driving with an unsecured door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
An operator may be unaware of an unsecured door and begin driving, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by June 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration due to the transmission control module (TCM) programming.
A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. General Motors' number for this recall is 14132.
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the centre information display software.
When the temperature is below -10° C, the defroster may not work properly if you follow the instructions in the owner's manual and use the maximum fan speed. As a result, you may not be able to defrost the windshield. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2023-045.
A windshield that cannot be defogged or defrosted can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners by mail and supply an addendum to the owner's manual that provides the correct settings for using the defroster when the temperature is below -10° C.
On certain trucks, there may be a problem with the software that controls the daytime running lights (DRLs). When the DRLs are on and the master lighting switch is rotated from the “Autolamp” position to the “headlamp on” position, the DRLs do not lower to parking light brightness. Canadian regulations require that the DRLs turn off when the headlights are turned on. Note: This only affects trucks equipped with LED headlights and the Autolamp feature (automatic headlights).
Lights that are too bright could cause glare for oncoming drivers.
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to update the body control module (BCM) software.
On certain motorcycles, high generator speeds combined with large demands for electrical current could cause spurious signals to emerge within the electrical system. This could affect the pressure sensor signals of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control unit, which in turn could cause the ABS to switch off. The telltale light in the instrument panel would illuminate to notify that the ABS function is not available.
No risk description available.
Dealers will install a capacitor meant to block interfering electrical signals.
Under certain conditions, a problem with the rearview camera could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly or at all. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 14-inch multimedia display. For the Tundra model, this recall affects both Tundra and Tundra hybrid models.
A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the multimedia display software.
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