Transport Canada recalls of interest (June 2019)

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

Transport Canada Recall # 2019221
Manufacturer Recall Number: V44
Units Affected: 63,753
Category: Light Truck & Van

Recall Details
On certain trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate, the tailgate may open while driving. If this occurs, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Note: This is an expansion of recall U74 (Transport Canada recall 2018-398). Safety Risk: Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to modify the tailgate locking mechanism.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
RAM 1500 2015 2016 2017 2018 
RAM 2500 2015 2016 2017 2018 
RAM 3500 2015 2016 2017 2018

Transport Canada Recall # 2019263
Manufacturer Recall Number: V61 / V71
Units Affected: 38,890
Category: Light Truck & Van

Recall Details
An internal error in the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) could cause the airbag system to turn off. If this happens, the airbags would not deploy in a crash. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to stay on in the instrument cluster. Safety Risk: Airbags that do not deploy in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicles to a dealer to inspect the Occupant Restraint Controller. If fault codes are found, the ORC will be replaced. If no fault codes are present, the ORC software will be updated.