Hanging Off the Ridge: Honda recalls 112,000 Ridgeline pickups for frame corrosion
Toronto, Ontario — More than 112,0-0 Honda Ridgelines have been recalled this week over fire safety hazard concerns due to rear-frame corrosion issues. The rear frame of these vehicles could become corroded and detach alongside exposure to road salt, which in turn causes fires and other significant damage, said Honda. The Honda Ridgelines affected by […]
Gone Rogue: 700,000 Nissan SUVs recalled for dashboard fire risk
Washington, D.C. — A recent report by Nissan to the NHTSA called for a voluntary recall campaign after “thermal incidents” occurred with four Rogue vehicles. Electrical connectivity issues would corrode the vehicle’s internals, potentially causing a fire. According to the NHTSA, salt and water could enter the dashboard harness connector through the driver’s side footwell. […]
Loose Latches: Honda recalls 50,000 SUVs and trucks in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Honda is recalling nearly 789,000 vehicles globally due to a defect that could result in hood latch failure. According to a Honda Service Bulletin, the issue is caused by an improper setting of the gap between the vehicle’s hood and grille. Technically, the issue could also result in dealer repair or replacement […]
Welding Whoops: Ford issues recall for certain 2021 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has recalled certain 2021 Ford Explorers and 2021 Lincoln Aviators due to a problem with side airbag weld studs, the automaker said in late August. In the affected vehicles, the side airbag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side airbag, resulting in improper deployment. As such, these […]
Faulty Fuel Pump: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 86 Models
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota Canada is conducting a safety recall involving fuel pumps on certain 2018 and 2019 Toyota 86 models. In Canada, approximately 232 vehicles are involved in this recall. According to Subaru, the affected vehicles may be equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump produced during a specific timeframe that may include an impeller […]
Another One: GM issues second recall for 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to fire risks
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) is issuing a second recall for 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to fire risks. In November 2020 the Bolt EVs were recalled for fire risks. However, this second recall comes after two Bolts caught fire, after being reported as fixed following the first recall. The automaker, alongside battery maker LG […]
Welds Gone Wrong: Ford issues recall for certain 2020-2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 34,939 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles with 6.7-liter engine and single rear wheel axle for a rear axle housing spring seat interface weld issue. Affected vehicles may experience a rear driveline disconnect. Customers may experience vibration and/or shaking while driving at highway speeds, and/or […]
Risky Recall: Ford recalls Explorer SUVs due to steering wheel issues
Michigan, United States — Ford has recalled 775,000 Ford Explorer SUVs because of a steering wheel issue that has been linked to six injuries. The 2013 to 2017 models’ cross-axis ball joint seizing and can cause a potential fracture in the rear suspension toe link. When this happens, drivers can lose steering control and risk […]
Hot Seat: 6,400 Canadian-sold heated seat cushions are being recalled due to a potential burn hazard
Toronto, Ontario — Thousands of heated car seat cushions sold in Canada are being recalled because of a potential burn hazard. The recall covers AutoTrends heated cushions sold by Canadian Tire. Health Canada says 6,400 products were affected from January 2017 to May 2021. Currently no injuries have been reported. However, there have been six […]
Loco Logo: Mazda recalling nearly 261,000 vehicles over steering wheel logo that can shatter during airbag deployment
Toronto, Ontario — Mazda is recalling approximately 260,915 vehicles over a plastic logo that may shatter during an airbag deployment. The recall includes Mazda3 vehicles from model years 2004 to 2007. Due to an improper material specification, the plastic logo to become brittle over time, says the company. In this condition, the logo may shatter […]
