Tag: Transport Canada

Collision Repair

Brake Breaks: Kia recalls nearly 60,000 vehicles in Canada due to corroding brake lines

Toronto, Ontario — Kia and Transport Canada have announced that the automaker is recalling nearly 60,000 vehicles in the country due to an issue with potentially corroding brake lines. The affected vehicles are specifically the 2014 to 2019 Kia Soul model years. Transport Canada’s recall details note that for the affected vehicles, “over time, the brake […]

December 20, 2024

Collision Repair

Losing Lockouts: Transport Canada and General Motors recalling 52,000 vehicles for issues with locking wheels

Toronto, Ontario — Transport Canada and General Motors have announced that the automaker is recalling 52,000 vehicles from several model years due to rear wheels that could lock and suddenly cause a loss drive power and control. As highlighted in Transport Canada’s official recall statement, the issue is the result of a transmission control valve […]

December 13, 2024

Collision Repair

Disaster Declines: Motor vehicle fatalities are on the rise after a 30 year decline in Canada, says new study from Preszler Injury Lawyers

Toronto, Ontario — A new study based on data from Transport Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic suggests that road fatalities are on the rise after a 30 year decline across the country. Specifically, the study—presented by Preszler Injury Lawyers—indicates that after 30 years of decline, the number of […]

November 27, 2024

Collision Repair

Public Problem: Canadian Government and Transport Canada issue public survey for vehicle theft solutions

Ottawa, Ontario — The Federal Government and Transport Canada are asking the public for their solutions to the nation’s auto theft problem via an online public government survey. In collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), the online public survey is open until 2:00 p.m. ET […]

August 27, 2024

Collision Repair

Fatal Findings: P.E.I. most dangerous province for fatal collisions, says Trans Canada data

Toronto, Ontario — A crash report using data from Transport Canada and released by Ontario-based Preszler Injury Lawyers has revealed that of all the provinces, Prince Edward Island is the most dangerous for fatal collisions. The data, which looked at census details concerning casualty rates in 2021 per 100,000 people, specifically showed that P.E.I. had […]

June 19, 2024

Collision Repair

In the Hot Seat: Kia to recall 20,000 SUVs in Canada over front seat fire risk

Toronto, Ontario — Kia is recalling more than 20,000 Telluride SUVs in Canada over a faulty adjustment knob that can cause a fire risk in the vehicle’s front seat. In Canada, specifically, a total of 20,563 Telluride models from 2020 to 2024 are affected. In the United States, 462,869 vehicles are affected. According to the […]

June 11, 2024

Collision Repair

Hood Havoc: Lamborghini recalls Urus model over risk of hood coming off

Toronto, Ontario — Lamborghini is recalling the Urus SUV due to the potential for the hood to detach, either partially or completely when the vehicle is travelling at high speeds. In total, the recall affects approximately 2,300 vehicles between the 2023 to 2024 model years, with around 2,133 vehicles affected in the United States and […]

May 24, 2024

Technology

EV/AV Report: Canada extends EV rebates; while Waymo begins robotaxi testing in Atlanta

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Canada’s 2024 Federal budget reveals plans to extend the life of electric vehicle (EV) rebates; while Waymo announces the beginnings of robotaxi testing in Atlanta, Georgia. Revving up rebates The 2024 Federal budget, released on April 16th, included a section dedicated to ensuring “More […]

April 19, 2024

Collision Repair

Powering Down: Hyundai, Kia recall 20,000 EVs in Canada over power loss risk

Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are recalling 26,188 electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada due to a defect which could lead to a potential power loss. The recall was issued due to the risk of a potentially damaged Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in some models which could stop charging the vehicle’s 12V battery. […]

March 27, 2024

Collision Repair

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) […]

March 7, 2024

Collision Repair

Sorento Stow-Aways: Kia Canada still looking for 3,812 Sorentos that could catch on fire

Toronto, Ontario — Kia Canada is still looking to recall 3,812 copies of its 2011 Sorento model regarding a software update that could potentially keep the engine from catching fire. Transport Canada initially issued a recall in 2021 for a series of Kia models to update the engine control module “to detect potential problems before […]

January 23, 2024

Collision Repair

Autopilot Aggravations: Tesla recalling more than two million vehicles due to Autopilot safeguards

Toronto, Ontario — Tesla is recalling just over 2 million vehicles in the United States and Canada fitted with its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance system to install new safeguards. This recall comes after a U.S. safety regulator said that the automaker’s Autopilot system was open to “foreseeable misuse.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) has […]

December 14, 2023