Following are summaries of product recalls of interest by Transport Canada.
Transport Canada Recall # 2023-404
Recall Date 2023-07-24
Last Updated 2023-07-31
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Visual System
Issued by VOLVO TRUCKS
Manufacturer Recall Number RVXX2309
Units Affected 8,084
Category A.T.V., Truck - Med. & H.D.
Recall Details
Issue:
On certain trucks, the gears in the windshield wiper motor could wear. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work.
Safety Risk:
Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper motor.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
VOLVO VAH 2022 2023 2024
VOLVO VHD 2022 2023 2024
VOLVO VNL 2022 2023 2024
VOLVO VNR 2022 2023 2024
Transport Canada Recall # 2023-409
Recall Date 2023-07-24
Last Updated 2023-08-01
Notification Type Compliance Mfr
System Lights And Instruments
Issued by FORD
Manufacturer Recall Number 23C25
Units Affected 6,571
Category Light Truck & Van, SUV, Truck - Med. & H.D.
Recall Details
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster could remain blank. As a result, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster.
Safety Risk:
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the instrument panel cluster or instrument panel cluster module, as necessary.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
FORD ESCAPE 2023
FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY 2023
FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY 2023
FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY 2023
FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY 2023
Transport Canada Recall # 2023-443
Recall Date 2023-08-09
Last Updated 2023-08-22
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Fuel Supply
Issued by HINO
Manufacturer Recall Number
Units Affected 1,286
Category Truck - Med. & H.D.
Recall Details
Issue:
On certain trucks, the fuel gauge float inside the fuel tank could detach. If this happens, the fuel gauge would not display the correct fuel level. As a result, the driver may be unaware of how much fuel is in the tank, and the vehicle could run out of fuel and stall.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 265 L or 340 L fuel tank.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hino will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the fuel sender.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
HINO L6 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
HINO L7 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
HINO L8 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Transport Canada Recall # 2023-472
Recall Date 2023-08-24
Last Updated 2023-08-28
Notification Type Compliance TC
System Lights And Instruments
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS
Manufacturer Recall Number N232417190
Units Affected 163,611
Category Light Truck & Van, SUV
Recall Details
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian regulations require automatic headlamps to turn on when the ambient light level drops below a certain point (1000 lux).
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that don't turn on as it becomes dark outside could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the body control module (BCM) software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealership.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2021 2022 2023
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2021 2022 2023
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2022 2023 2024
CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD 2024
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2021 2022 2023
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2021 2022 2023
GMC SIERRA 2022 2023 2024
GMC SIERRA HD 2024
GMC YUKON 2021 2022 2023
GMC YUKON XL 2021 2022 2023