The 2018 Fiat 500 Spiaggina 58, a limited-edition retro-inspired convertible. Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 10,600 older Fiat 500 cars in Canada over a transmission issue that could pose a rollaway risk.Some 10,627 cars from model-year 2012 and 2013 are part of the campaign, which covers a total 72,761 cars globally.On affected vehicles, shift cable bushings could degrade prematurely due to heat and humidity, separating the shift cable from the transmission and keep it from shifting into the selected gear; that means in PARK, the vehicle could roll away.In fact, FCA is aware of three minor accidents potentially related to the issue, though none resulted in any injury. Customers should be wary if they notice loose shifter movement, but as a precaution should always select the parking brake
Origin: More than 10,600 Fiat 500s recalled in Canada over rollaway risk
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Brampton-built Dodges recalled for having the wrong wheels installed
2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat RedeyeNick Tragianis / Driving Dodge is recalling 173 new Challengers and Chargers in North America because the factory installation of the incorrect wheels could inadvertently cause the tires to burst.Some 111 Chargers and 62 Challengers of various trims built in Dodges Brampton, Ontario assembly plant between May 28 and September 25, 2019 may have seen fitted a particular high-gloss black wheel and brake package that should not have been an available option from the factory.These wheels could allow the steering knuckle to contact the front tires, rubbing and possibly causing a puncture, assembly line workers noted before raising a red flag. No incidents related to the issue have been reported so far.Dealers will replace the front wheels on affected cars, and, if necessary, the front tires as
Origin: Brampton-built Dodges recalled for having the wrong wheels installed
Recalled Toyota Supras could be replaced with completely new car
2020 Toyota SupraHandout / Toyota A recent recall filed by BMW reveals the seat-belt guide-loop mounts on seven Toyota Supra coupes yes, the German automaker builds that Japanese sports car could be faulty.Normally, a recall would require the vehicle be brought into a dealership to be fixed, but this time, it might not be so simple.The vehicles will be inspected and if a defective seat belt guide loop mount is found, the vehicle will be replaced, reads the recall.Yes, this time the entire vehicle may apparently have to be replaced, just because of one faulty part. This seems excessive, but when it comes to safety, poor welds on a part like this could cost somebody their life. If the drivers safety belt guide loop mount was not welded to specifications, then in a crash of sufficient severity, the mount could become damaged and may not restrain the driver as designed which would increase the risk of injury to the driver, the recall explains.The reason for the faulty welds is that the supplier used inadequate parts for the welding tool, and because its welded to the frame, its not something that can easily be replaced.Four of the seven vehicles identified as having faulty welds have been fixed, er, replaced already; Toyota will contact the remaining three vehicle owners to have their vehicle inspected for the issue. Toyota says if the faulty welds are present, the vehicle will be replaced free of
Origin: Recalled Toyota Supras could be replaced with completely new car
Almost 100,000 Jeeps recalled over defect that could shift them to neutral
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 10,485 Jeep Cherokee SUVs in Canada because the transmission could accidentally shift into neutral while driving, keeping the vehicle from moving forward.Including Jeeps sold in the U.S., some 91,650 vehicles are affected, specifically Cherokees from the 2014 model year equipped with the 3.2-litre V6.On affected vehicles, a stuck valve in the transmission valve body can keep the clutch from deactivating, which may shift them into neutral while moving and cause an abrupt stop, increasing the risk of a crash.Fiat Chrysler hasnt outlined a specific fix yet for the issue, but nevertheless expects to begin the recall early August. No crashes or injuries associated with the issue have been
Origin: Almost 100,000 Jeeps recalled over defect that could shift them to neutral
More than 13,000 Mazda3s recalled in Canada over wheels that could fall off
2019 Mazda3 SportBrian Harper Mazda is recalling 13,108 examples of its 2019-model-year Mazda3 in Canada because a manufacturing defect may increase the odds the wheels will fall off.The Japanese automaker says while the lug nuts on the wheels were tightened to the correct specification at the factory, a manufacturing error may mean a gap between the wheel hub bolt and the hub flange was left during assembly.The gap could allow the lug nuts to loosen when the vehicle is in motion, which could in turn result in the wheels falling off completely.Drivers will hear a rattling sound before the wheel completely separates from the car, Mazda suggested.Recalled vehicles will simply have their lug nuts re-torqued to the correct specifications. No incidents of wheels detaching from Mazda3s has yet been reported, nor have any accidents or injuries tied to the
Origin: More than 13,000 Mazda3s recalled in Canada over wheels that could fall off
63,000-plus Rams recalled in Canada over tailgates that may unlatch in traffic
2017 Ram 1500Handout Ram is recalling 63,753 trucks in Canada, and more than 410,000 in the U.S., because the tailgates could unlatch themselves in traffic if the power-locking mechanism fails. A component in the mechanism could break after enough time, though only in 1500, 2500 and 3500 trim-level trucks equipped with 8-foot cargo beds and the power-locking option. Specifically, pickups from model years 2015 through 2017 are affected, as well as 2018 models built before March 31, 2018. New 2019 model year trucks are not affected, nor are trucks with manual tailgate locks. Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification regarding the recall beginning in
Origin: 63,000-plus Rams recalled in Canada over tailgates that may unlatch in traffic
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