Even More Cars Have Been Recalled In Canada — Several Makes & Models Are Affected
Porsche, KIA and Audi are among the flagged car manufacturers.
Cars parked in lot in the wintertime.
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).
Here's a full list of all affected vehicles flagged by Transport Canada:
Porsche
Recalled Vehicles:
- Porsche 911 Carrera 2022 & 2023
- Porsche 911 GT3 2023
Recall Reason: According to Transport Canada, a problem with the dashboard on several Porsche vehicles could "cause the front passenger airbag to not inflate properly in a crash."
Corrective Action: "Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the dashboard."
Fiat/Chrysler
Recalled Vehicles:
- RAM 2500 2019 & 2020
- RAM 3500 2019 & 2020
- RAM 1500 2019 & 2020
Recall Reason: "On certain trucks, the tailgate could unlatch and open while driving. If this happens, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road," Transport Canada said.
Corrective Action: Owners of any of the impacted cars will be notified by mail and instructed to take their trucks to a dealership where the tailgate strikers will be inspected.
KIA
Recalled Vehicle: KIA Forte 2023
Recall Reason: Per Transport Canada, the left-front steering knuckle may crack or break on certain vehicles.
Corrective Action: "Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the left-front steering knuckle. If the batch code stamped on the knuckle is within the affected range, it will be replaced."
Audi/Volkswagen
Recalled Vehicles:
- Audi A3 2023
- Audi S3 2023
Recall Reason: "On certain vehicles, the compliance label, located on the B-pillar, doesn't list the vehicle weight ratings. As a result, you could overload the vehicle," Transport Canada said.
Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners of affected vehicles and instruct them to take their cars to the dealer where an overlay label will be placed with the correct weight ratings.
*Editor's note: An earlier version of this article stated that Transport Canada initiated the recalls. In fact, private automotive companies issued the recalls. This article has been updated with the correct information.
This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.
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