On certain trailers equipped with Dexter axle electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake system, the actuator pumps may not have been properly heat treated during the manufacturing process and premature wear of critical…
Road Safety Recalls Database
This section’s purpose is to advise you of the recent defect notices and recall campaigns issued by manufacturers.
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WILSON issued a recall on the LIVESTOCK model
2012-05-14
STARTRANS issued a recall on the CANDIDATE, SENATOR II, SENATOR HD, and SENATOR models
2012-05-07
On certain buses equipped with a Braun wheelchair lift, over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. As a result, a wheelchair occupant may defeat or…
NISSAN issued a recall on the QX56, and ARMADA models
2012-04-11
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210.1 – User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems. Specifically, the pictograms identifying the location of the…
CHRYSLER issued a recall on the TOWN & COUNTRY, and GRAND CARAVAN models
2012-05-03
On certain vehicles, the right side liftgate sensor may not function as intended, resulting in an increase in force required to stop the power liftgate during its final closing stages. This could result in personal…
CHRYSLER issued a recall on the RAM model
2012-05-03
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with a spare tire that does not match the description printed on the Tire and Loading Information label. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the spare…
CHRYSLER issued a recall on the CHARGER, and 300 models
2012-05-03
On certain vehicles, a power distribution center bus bar could overheat, causing a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system function. Loss of ABS/ESC could increase the risk…
BRITAX issued a recall on the B-SAFE model
2012-05-03
Certain infant car seats and accessory bases may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.1 – Infant Restraint Systems. During a crash, the infant car seat could change recline…
GOSHEN issued a recall on the SENTINEL, PACER LS, GC II, and PACER models
2012-05-03
On certain buses equipped with a Braun wheelchair lift, over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. As a result, a wheelchair occupant may defeat or…
FORD issued a recall on the F150 model
2012-05-01
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with incorrect Occupant Classification System software. In some instances, these vehicles could temporarily experience an inaccurate occupant classification, which may…
FORD issued a recall on the NAVIGATOR, MUSTANG, F150, and EXPEDITION models
2012-05-01
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly manufactured Transmission Range Sensor. In some instances, when the shift lever is placed in the “R” position, signal may not be provided to the…
FOREST RIVER issued a recall on the SURVEYOR SPORT model
2012-05-01
On certain travel trailers, suspension travel may allow the axle “U” bolt to contact the Liquid Propane (LP) line located under the trailer. This could damage the LP line, which could result in a leak. A propane…
NAVISTAR issued a recall on the PROSTAR, TRANSTAR, LONESTAR, WORKSTAR, and PAYSTAR models
2012-05-01
On certain trucks equipped with a MaxxForce 11 or 13 engine, the positive alternator cable may rub against the high pressure power steering hose. Continued contact could wear through the alternator cable’s…
DUCATI issued a recall on the MONSTER 1100 EVO, and MONSTER 796 models
2012-04-30
On certain motorcycles, the rear brake pads may have been incorrectly manufactured, which could allow the friction lining to separate from the backing plate. This could increase stopping distances, possibly…
ELKHART COACH issued a recall on the ECI, and ECII models
2012-05-01
On certain buses equipped with a Braun wheelchair lift, over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. As a result, a wheelchair occupant may defeat or…
GUIZHOU TYRE I/E CO. LTD issued a recall on the RADIAL XT P235/75R15 model
2012-04-30
Certain tires may exhibit a bulge in the lower sidewall which indicates a separation of the two lower sidewall components. Tire failure could cause the driver to lose vehicle control, which may result in a crash…
CROSSROADS RV issued a recall on the ELEVATION model
2012-04-27
On certain toy hauler trailers, the auxiliary fuel tank is mounted higher than the filler point. This may not allow the fuel tank to be filled properly and could result in a fuel spill. Fuel spilt in the presence…
AIRSTREAM issued a recall on the INTERNATIONAL model
2012-04-27
On certain Eddie Bauer travel trailers, the Federal Identification Label and Tire and Loading Information label does not contain the correct tire information. The labels incorrectly indicate ST225/75R15D tires with…
JAYCO issued a recall on the JAY FLIGHT BUNGALOW model
2012-04-26
On certain travel trailers, the Compliance label and the Tire and Loading Information label do not contain correct tire information. The labels incorrectly indicate a load range of ST235/80R16D instead of…
BMW issued a recall on the S1000RR model
2012-04-24
On certain motorcycles, the connecting rod bolts could loosen and separate from the connecting rod. This could cause the rear-wheel to lock-up if the engine fails and seizes creating the risk of a crash. …
DAIMLER TRUCKS issued a recall on the BUSINESS CLASS M2, CORONADO, CASCADIA, and 108SD models
2012-04-23
On certain trucks, the quick release valve (QRV) cover may not have been welded correctly during manufacturing process and may become loose or separate from the valve body. If this occurs, air pressure may not be…
KAWASAKI issued a recall on the TERYX 750 FI 4X4 SPORT, TERYX 750 FI 4X4 LE, and TERYX 750 FI 4X4 models
2012-04-23
On certain off-road utility vehicles, the general warning information label incorrectly indicates a vehicle seating capacity. The actual seating capacity is for one driver and one passenger. Operating the vehicle…
DIONO (FORMERLY SUNSHINE KIDS) issued a recall on the MONTEREY CA15000 model
2012-04-24
Certain Monterey booster child seats may have an error on the National Safety Mark label affixed to the side of the seat. The National Safety Mark (NSM) is the round label with the maple leaf and the designated…
BLUE BIRD issued a recall on the MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUS, and VISION SCHOOL BUS models
2012-04-16
On certain school buses equipped with a Braun wheelchair lift, over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. As a result, a wheelchair occupant may…
ENTEGRA COACH issued a recall on the ASPIRE model
2012-04-19
Certain motorhomes fail to conform to the the park brake and draw bar requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 – Air Brake Systems. Should the vehicle be parked on a slope, and the transmission…
MICHELIN issued a recall on the XM505 LRJ, XZU3 LRJ, and XZU2 LRJ models
2012-04-19
On certain retreaded tires, the casing may experience a loss of integrity and possible rapid loss of air pressure. Tire failure could cause the driver to lose vehicle control, which may result in a crash causing…
MAXEY TRAILERS issued a recall on the GOOSENECK TANDEM DUAL FLATBED model
2012-04-19
On certain trailers equipped with Dexter axle electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake system, the actuator pumps may not have been properly heat treated during the manufacturing process and premature wear of critical…
ENTEGRA COACH issued a recall on the ASPIRE, CORNERSTONE, ANTHEM, and INSIGNIA models
2012-04-17
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt…
NAVISTAR issued a recall on the TERRASTAR model
2012-04-17
On certain trucks, the fastener that attaches the pitman arm to the right side steering gear may have been tightened beyond its specified torque. An over torque condition may result in bolt fatigue and/or fracture…
COOPER issued a recall on the DISCOVERER H/T LT245/75R16 model
2012-04-13
Certain tires were produced with incorrect load range, maximum permissible inflation pressure, and maximum load information molded on the inboard sidewall. The incorrect inboard sidewalls are marked: LOAD RANGE C,…
BMW issued a recall on the X6, X3, and X5 models
2012-04-12
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Specifically, the compliance label does not indicate the wheel rim size, as required by the Standard. Correction: TBA