Ensuring Safety on Canadian Roads: Recent Car Recalls You Need to Know About
Transport Canada has recently issued a series of car recalls in Canada, involving major manufacturers like Nissan, KIA, Toyota, and Ford, among others. These recalls have been prompted by various safety concerns, posing potential risks to both drivers and passengers of the affected vehicles.
The issues range from improperly installed steering wheels, metal corrosion problems, and faulty trunk latches to inadequately sealed high-voltage battery packs. The federal department is advising Canadian drivers to check if their vehicles are part of these recalls and is providing clear instructions on the necessary steps to rectify the identified problems associated with the ongoing recall campaigns.
Transport Canada has identified seven vehicles from different manufacturers that have been recalled:
Kia
Recalled Vehicles:
- KIA Rio 2016 and 2017
- KIA Optima 2016, 2017, and 2018
Reason for Recall: A component in the trunk release latch might malfunction.
Action Required: Kia will send notifications by mail to owners.
Ford
Recalled Vehicle:
- Ford Lincoln Aviator 2020, 2021, and 2022
Reason for Recall: Certain plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles might experience issues with their high-voltage battery, where one or more battery cells could short circuit, leading to overheating.
Action Required: Ford will inform affected owners via mail.
Mercedes-Benz
Recalled Vehicles:
- Mercedes-Benz C Class
- Mercedes-Benz CLS Class
- Mercedes-Benz E Class
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
- Mercedes-Benz GLE Class
- Mercedes-Benz GLK Class
- Mercedes-Benz ML Class
- Mercedes-Benz S Class
*Please note that all the affected vehicles were manufactured between 2011 and 2017.
Reason for Recall: According to the recall advisory, specific vehicles initially sold or currently registered in provinces such as Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador might encounter problems related to corrosion. Specifically, the bolts securing the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing are susceptible to corrosion.
Action Required: Owners of the affected vehicles are encouraged to promptly contact their local dealerships.
Fiat Chrysler
Recalled Vehicles:
- Jeep Wrangler 2022 and 2023
- Jeep Gladiator 2022 and 2023
Reason for Recall: The recall has been issued for specific vehicles equipped with manual transmissions due to a potential issue with the gear sensor (AGS). This problem could lead to the rearview camera failing to function and the backup lamps not illuminating when the vehicle is in reverse, according to the recall warning.
Action Required: FCA Canada will be sending notifications to affected owners.
General Motors
Recalled Vehicle:
- GMC Hummer EV-Pickup 2022
Reason for Recall: A potential issue in a limited number of vehicles where the high-voltage battery pack might not be adequately sealed.
Action Required: General Motors will be sending notifications to affected owners.
Toyota
Recalled Vehicle:
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2023
- Toyota Corolla Cross 2023
- Toyota Highlander 2023
- Toyota Tacoma 2023
- Toyota Corolla 2023
Reason for Recall: A potential issue concerning the steering wheel spiral cable assembly. If this problem arises, it could lead to the activation of the airbag (SRS) warning lamp, causing the driver-front airbag to become nonfunctional in the event of a collision.
Action Required: Toyota will be communicating with affected owners.
Nissan
Recalled Vehicle:
- Nissan Ariya 2022
Reason for Recall: Certain vehicles might experience a brief over-current situation within the drive motor. In such instances, the fail-safe mode could activate, resulting in a loss of power to the wheels, as outlined in the Transport Canada warning.
Action Required: Affected owners will receive notifications from Nissan.
Be in touch with our auto insurance agents.
Source: msn
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