Malibu Malfunction: Improper welds spotted on 2022 Chevy Malibus, recall issued in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors-certified repairers ought to keep an eye out as several Chevrolet Malibus on Canadian roads have been identified to have been improperly welded in the assembly stage, leading to the potential for bumper-based ADAS sensors to be rendered non-functional. Transport Canada’s recall notice issued for the model, last updated on Dec. […]
Glaring Error: GM recalls 85,000 Canadian vehicles for DRL glare glitch
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors dealership technicians ought to brush up on their headlight repair procedures, as a recall recently issued by the OEM will see about 85,000 Canadian Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Chevrolet vehicles headed in for a body control module (BCM) software update. The recall, which covers an additional 740,000 vehicles across North […]
Takata Takes Another: Fatal 2006 Ford Ranger collision linked to Takata airbags, NHTSA says
Toronto, Ontario — Like a certain viral lung condition we have all become somewhat familiar with, faulty Takata airbags have re-emerged from the shadows to claim yet another victim; this time, the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger in the U.S. The driver of the truck was killed following a crash that caused the drivers-side […]
Wiper Woes: Ford recalls 103,076 F-150s in Canada for faulty wiper motor
Toronto, Ontario — In an unfortunate turn of events as Canada enters some wetter weather ahead of winter, Ford has announced that it has recalled more than 100,000 F-150 trucks in Canada for a safety hazard that could affect driver visibility. The announcement came on Monday as the legacy automaker identified 556,726 North American-built trucks, […]
A Fix that Sticks: GMC Terrain headlight recall secures free sticker installation for owners
Toronto, Ontario — In today’s modern business climate, branding matters more than ever—GMC knows this as well as anybody, as the legacy truckmaker has come out with a fix for the glare issues facing 2010 to 2017 model year Terrains, in the form of a sticker—sorry, headlamp applique. Back in March, the owners of approximately […]
Follow the Light: Dodge Journey headlight component recalled after four years of petitions, investigations
Toronto, Ontario — About 5,060 2017 and 2018 Dodge Journeys are due to come off Canadian roads as Stellantis has come forward with news that some of its front amber side reflex reflectors do not meet federal standards. Transport Canada (TC) has officially filed a recall notice for the popular SUV model after a series […]
Fire Watch: Recalled 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrids to be updated after battery fire risks
Toronto, Ontario — Just in time for the start of youth hockey seasons, parents who drive a 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivan can rest assured that a solution has been found to repair high-voltage battery packs that presented a fire risk even when the van is powered down. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]
Defend Your Digits: Tesla recalls all models for pinch-prone power windows
Toronto, Ontario — A piece of advice for the next time you repair a Tesla —watch your fingers around those windows, as the EV automaker has recalled its entire model lineup from as far back as 2017 for a defect affecting its power window technology. In a report announcing the recall on Sept. 22, the National […]
Hoods Up: Chevrolet Spark recalled for corroded hood latches
Toronto, Ontario – The Chevrolet Spark faces a second recall, after initial attempts to replace corroded hood latches in 2014 were found to be insufficient. In both cases, the secondary hoot latch lever in both the Spark and its EV variant faced a risk of premature corrosion. In cases of severe corrosion, the National Highway […]
Mood Lighting: Subaru recalls 190,000 2016-2019 Imprezas for poor headlight performance
Toronto, Ontario — Subaru specialists beware, a recall has been launched in the U.S. to replace the headlights in nearly 190,000 Subaru Impreza vehicles, from the model years of 2016 to 2019, due to poor performance. This recall follows years of investigating on the part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), who first […]