Transport Canada recalls of interest (March 2023)

Following are summaries of product recalls of interest by Transport Canada.

Transport Canada Recall # 2023-051
Recall Date 2023-02-10
Last Updated 2023-02-22
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Brakes
Issued by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer Recall Number FL-966
Units Affected  20,527
Category Truck - Med. & H.D.

Recall Details
Issue: 
On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could fully apply when the roll stability control system activates. If this happens, there could be a brake pull that can cause the truck to change direction. 
Note: This problem does not affect the service brakes. 

Safety Risk: 
A brake pull that causes the vehicle to change direction suddenly can increase the risk of crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the front brake modulator valves.

Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 
WESTERN STAR 47X 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 
WESTERN STAR 49X 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Transport Canada Recall # 2023-083
Recall Date 2023-02-20
Last Updated 2023-03-01
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Steering
Issued by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer Recall Number FL-967
Units Affected  3,460
Category Truck - Med. & H.D.

Recall Details
Issue: 
On certain trucks, the joint connecting the steering arm to the drag link may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the joint could loosen and separate, causing a loss of steering control. 

Safety Risk: 
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect the castle nut on the drag link taper joint. The nut will be checked for the correct torque, and tightened or repaired, as necessary.

Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2019 2020 2021 
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2019 2020 2021 
FREIGHTLINER 122SD 2019 2020 2021 
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2019 2020 2021 
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2019 2020 2021 
FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 2019 2020 2021 
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2019 2020 2021

Transport Canada Recall # 2023-133
Recall Date 2023-03-13
Last Updated 2023-03-22
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Visual System
Issued by FORD
Manufacturer Recall Number 23S10
Units Affected  51,336
Category Light Truck & Van

Recall Details
Issue: 
On certain trucks, the windshield wiper arms may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wiper arms could slip and they may not wipe the windshield properly. 
Note: This problem could cause slow or erratic wiper arm movement. 

Safety Risk: 
Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver's visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper arms.

Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
FORD F-150 2021