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canada car recall

Transport Canada has published several car recalls in Canada from manufacturers including Nissan, Toyota, Tesla and Honda to name a few. The recalls are due to several health and safety risks posed to both drivers and passengers of the affected vehicles.

From issues involving faulty seatbelt retractors, airbags and issues with the rearview mirror all the way to steering gearboxes that were not manufactured accurately, the federal department is urging Canadian drivers to verify if their cars are included in the recalls, and is instructing on which steps to take in order to fix the problem(s) concerning the current recall.

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The Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) notified Transport Canada of over 150,000 Nissan recalls due to safety and health risks posed to the vehicle driver and passenger.

Various Nissan models and makes have been recalled across Canada due to issues involving faulty jackknife keys, car defrosters and water leakage. Transport Canada published the automotive recall on February 17, 2023, and recommends that Canadians verify if their cars are affected by the recall. It also shared instructions on which steps to take to fix the problem(s).

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Transport Canada has shared* a recall on five more vehicle brands from manufacturers, including Tesla, Fiat Chrysler, and Ford, to name a few. The recalls are due to several health and safety risks posed to both drivers and passengers of the affected vehicles.

From issues involving faulty rearview wiring and damaged trunk harnesses to potential leaks and a defective driver frontal airbag inflator, the federal department is urging Canadians to verify if their cars are affected by the recall and what steps to take in order to remedy the problem(s).

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Transport Canada has shared* a recall on six more vehicle brands from manufacturers including Hyundai, BMW, Porsche, Ford and Subaru, to name a few. The recalls are due to a number of health and safety risks posed to both drivers and passengers of the affected cars.

From issues involving water leakage and faulty trunk lids to gearbox damage and issues involving the fuel tank, the federal department is urging members of the public to verify if their cars are affected by the recall and the necessary steps to take next in order to repair the problem(s).

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Transport Canada has shared* a recall on seven more vehicle brands from manufacturers including Hyundai, KIA, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, to name a few. The recalls are due to a variety of health and safety risks posed to both drivers and passengers of the affected vehicles.

From issues involving faulty windshield wipers and high-voltage batteries to loose windshield windows and software issues, the federal department is urging members of the public to verify if their cars are affected by the recall and what steps to take next in order to repair the problem(s).

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Transport Canada has shared* recalls on six more vehicle brands from manufacturers including Porsche, Maserati, Hyundai and Audi, to name a few. The recalls are due to a variety of health and safety risks posed to both drivers and passengers of the recalled cars.

From issues involving faulty front bumpers and electric power control units all the way to loose suspension struts and fuel pipe nuts, the federal department is warning members of the public to verify if their cars are affected and what steps to take next in order to repair the problem(s).

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Transport Canada has shared* recalls on several vehicle types from manufacturers including Chrysler, Porsche, KIA and Audi. The recalls are due to a variety of health and safety risks posed to both drivers and passengers of the affected cars.

From issues involving faulty airbags and tailgate latches to problems with steering knuckles and possible incorrect weight ratings — the federal department is warning members of the public to verify if their cars are affected and what steps to take next in order to repair the problem(s).

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