Fuel Fissures: Honda recalls 61,000 vehicles in Canada due to fuel pump issues
Toronto, Ontario — Honda has announced that it is voluntarily recalling approximately 61,000 vehicles in Canada due to a fuel pump defect that could cause fuel leaks and increased fire risk. The automaker announced in a statement released last week that “due to a defective high-pressure fuel pump core, cracks may form inside the fuel […]
Give it Some Grease: Honda recalls 239,000 vehicles in Canada for defective part in steering system
Toronto, Ontario — Honda Canada announced on Wednesday that it is recalling approximately 239,000 Acura and Honda vehicles for an improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel which could result in defective steering. This voluntary recall specifically affects 2022 to 2025 model-year vehicles and the defective part, according to the automaker, “may swell if exposed to […]
Takata Trials: BMW recalls over 44,000 vehicles in Canada over exploding airbag inflators
Toronto, Ontario — BMW is recalling 44,131 vehicles in Canada—and another 394,000 in the United States—due to the use of Takata airbags that could degrade and explode, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants. The recall was reported by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday and then updated on Transport Canada’s website […]
Water Pump Woes: Fisker recalls Ocean Electric SUVs over potential electric water pump failure
Toronto, Ontario — Fisker is recalling 11,308 Ocean Electric SUVs globally due to an issue where the cabin electric water pump can fail, causing the vehicle to suddenly limit speeds to 16 to 32 kilometers per hour. This ‘limp mode’ is specifically triggered by a failure in the high-voltage battery management system. The system will […]
Wiper Wipeouts: Tesla recalls 11,000 Cybertrucks over faulty windshield wipers and loose trim
Toronto, Ontario — On Tuesday, Tesla issued recalls for its Cybertruck electric pickup truck to fix issues related to faulty windshield wipers and trim in the truck bed that may come loose. The issue is specifically related to the fact that “the front windshield wiper motor controller may stop functioning due to electrical overstress to […]
Deactivation Difficulties: Ford to recall approximately 242,000 Maverick pickup trucks for tail light failure
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has announced that it is recalling Maverick pickup trucks from the 2022 to 2024 model years in Canada due to a potential tail light failure. In a report published by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it notes that affected vehicles’ “Body Control Module (BCM) may falsely detect […]
Short-Circuit-Shifting: Toyota recalling 156,000 vehicles for rear doors that may open while driving
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota has announced that it is recalling over 156,000 vehicles in Canada, Japan, Europe and Asia over concerns that its rear doors may open unexpectedly. The recall specifically affects Toyota’s 2023 to 2024 Prius and Prius hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), and has to do with concerns that water may enter and cause the […]
Clear Coat Conundrums: Ford recalling 583 Bronco hardtops in Canada for windows that may fall out
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Co. is recalling 583 models of the 2023 Ford Bronco in Canada and another 7,527 units in the United States (U.S.) for rear quarter windows that could potentially fall out of vehicles equipped with a hardtop. According to Transport Canada, the safety issue lies in “a glass panel that (could) […]
Runaway Cars: Toyota Canada recalls 28,000 vehicles over transmission flaw; wheels may continue to move while vehicle in neutral
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota Canada is recalling more than 28,000 vehicles due to a transmission problem that can lead to increased collisions, says the auto manufacturer. Specific models affected by the recall include the 2023 to 2024 model-year Toyota Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX 600. The reason for the recall has to do with certain […]
Trimming the Loose Ends: Ford recalls 93,000 vehicles in Canada due to faulty A-pillar trim clips
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is recalling approximately 93,000 Explorer vehicles in Canada due to a faulty exterior A-pillar trim that may detach and increase the risk of a collision. The recall specifically affects certain Ford Explorers from the 2011 to 2019 model years. The automaker has stated that some of these vehicles did not have […]