01-11-2008, 11:07 PM
Transport Canada issues latest recalls
January 11, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario - Transport Canada has released its latest recalls, which may affect some Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Porsche, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz vehicles, and Britax infant seats.
2000-2003 Ford E250/E350/E450/E550
2000-2003 Ford Excursion
1999-2003 Ford F-250/F350/F450 Super Duty
2000-2003 Ford F650/F750
Vehicles affected: 116,711
On certain vehicles equipped with a 7.3-litre diesel engine, the camshaft position sensor may fail, causing the engine to stall. Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the camshaft position sensor.
2007 Toyota Tundra
Vehicles affected: 2,464
On certain four-wheel drive vehicles, the rear driveshaft slip yoke may have received improper heat treatment during the manufacturing process. Insufficient hardness may allow the slip yoke to break, causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come in contact with the road surface or the fuel tank. Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the propeller shaft.
*this is the 8th recall on the Tundra in less then 6 months****
2005-2007 Cadillac CTS
2005-2007 Cadillac SRX
2005-2007 Cadillac STS
2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice
2007 Saturn Sky
Vehicles affected: 20,153
On certain vehicles, the drive axle differential seal may leak (all-wheel drive vehicles have two seals). Reduced lubrication may cause the differential to become noisier. Continued use may cause damage to bearings and other differential components, and may result in the differential jamming and preventing vehicle movement when the vehicle is stopped and shifted to Reverse; may cause drag that will feel like the parking brake is applied; or may result in the differential jamming and locking the drive wheels while the vehicle is moving. Dealers will replace the drive axle differential seal(s).
2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI
2007 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI
Vehicles affected: 4,756
On certain diesel-powered vehicles, the crankshaft sensor may fail, causing the engine to stall. Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor.
2008 Volvo XC70
Vehicles affected: 1,695
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of CMVSS 120; the wheel information label, located on the rear driver's side door pillar, does not contain the wheel size (rim) information. Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Vehicles affected: 4
On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, due to the omission of either primer or activator during the windshield installation process. Dealers will reinstall the windshield.
2008 Porsche 911 GT3
Vehicles affected: 2
Certain vehicles may contain a defective switch console for the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Traction Control switches. The LEDs in the switches can signal a function change in the PASM mode or the deactivation of traction control, even though the switches were not actuated. Dealers will replace the switch console.
Child Seat Recall
1999-2007 Britax E9L16 Roundabout
1999-2007 Britax E9016 Roundabout
Units affected: 10,700
Certain restraint systems do not comply with the fit requirements of CMVSS 213.1; the labels affixed to the restraint systems indicate that the units are recommended for rear-facing use for infants whose weight is between birth and 13.6 kg, and whose height is between birth and 76 cm. It may be impossible to follow the manufacturer's instructions and adjust the shoulder harness straps at or below the shoulders of certain low-birth-weight newborn infants for a snug fit. Britax will supply owners with revised labels and instruction manual inserts that reflect a new minimum weight use limit of 2.3 kg and new fit recommendations.
January 11, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario - Transport Canada has released its latest recalls, which may affect some Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Porsche, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz vehicles, and Britax infant seats.
2000-2003 Ford E250/E350/E450/E550
2000-2003 Ford Excursion
1999-2003 Ford F-250/F350/F450 Super Duty
2000-2003 Ford F650/F750
Vehicles affected: 116,711
On certain vehicles equipped with a 7.3-litre diesel engine, the camshaft position sensor may fail, causing the engine to stall. Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the camshaft position sensor.
2007 Toyota Tundra
Vehicles affected: 2,464
On certain four-wheel drive vehicles, the rear driveshaft slip yoke may have received improper heat treatment during the manufacturing process. Insufficient hardness may allow the slip yoke to break, causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come in contact with the road surface or the fuel tank. Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the propeller shaft.
*this is the 8th recall on the Tundra in less then 6 months****
2005-2007 Cadillac CTS
2005-2007 Cadillac SRX
2005-2007 Cadillac STS
2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice
2007 Saturn Sky
Vehicles affected: 20,153
On certain vehicles, the drive axle differential seal may leak (all-wheel drive vehicles have two seals). Reduced lubrication may cause the differential to become noisier. Continued use may cause damage to bearings and other differential components, and may result in the differential jamming and preventing vehicle movement when the vehicle is stopped and shifted to Reverse; may cause drag that will feel like the parking brake is applied; or may result in the differential jamming and locking the drive wheels while the vehicle is moving. Dealers will replace the drive axle differential seal(s).
2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI
2007 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI
Vehicles affected: 4,756
On certain diesel-powered vehicles, the crankshaft sensor may fail, causing the engine to stall. Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor.
2008 Volvo XC70
Vehicles affected: 1,695
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of CMVSS 120; the wheel information label, located on the rear driver's side door pillar, does not contain the wheel size (rim) information. Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Vehicles affected: 4
On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, due to the omission of either primer or activator during the windshield installation process. Dealers will reinstall the windshield.
2008 Porsche 911 GT3
Vehicles affected: 2
Certain vehicles may contain a defective switch console for the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Traction Control switches. The LEDs in the switches can signal a function change in the PASM mode or the deactivation of traction control, even though the switches were not actuated. Dealers will replace the switch console.
Child Seat Recall
1999-2007 Britax E9L16 Roundabout
1999-2007 Britax E9016 Roundabout
Units affected: 10,700
Certain restraint systems do not comply with the fit requirements of CMVSS 213.1; the labels affixed to the restraint systems indicate that the units are recommended for rear-facing use for infants whose weight is between birth and 13.6 kg, and whose height is between birth and 76 cm. It may be impossible to follow the manufacturer's instructions and adjust the shoulder harness straps at or below the shoulders of certain low-birth-weight newborn infants for a snug fit. Britax will supply owners with revised labels and instruction manual inserts that reflect a new minimum weight use limit of 2.3 kg and new fit recommendations.