Transport Canada recalls of interest (February 2020)

Following are summaries of product recalls of interest by Transport Canada.

Transport Canada Recall #2019650
Manufacturer Recall Number 19PBG / 19KWE
Units Affected  14
Category Truck - Med. & H.D.

Recall Details
Issue: On certain trucks, the output shaft on the forward rear axle was not made properly, and could break. If this happens, part of the shaft and the retaining nut could drop on the road. If the failure is not noticed, this could eventually cause a separation of the inter-axle driveshaft. Safety Risk: Driveline pieces that fall from a moving vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the output shaft. It will be replaced if necessary.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
KENWORTH T680 2020 
KENWORTH T880 2020 
KENWORTH W990 2020 
PETERBILT 348 2020 
PETERBILT 367 2020 
PETERBILT 389 2020 
PETERBILT 520 2020 
PETERBILT 567 2020

Transport Canada Recall #2020012
Manufacturer Recall Number V2001
Units Affected  101
Category Truck - Med. & H.D.

Recall Details
Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat belts may be assembled incorrectly. As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock-up in certain types of crashes. Safety Risk: A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Isuzu will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belt assemblies. They will be replaced as necessary.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
ISUZU NPR GAS 2019 
ISUZU NPR HD GAS 2019 
ISUZU NQR 2020 
ISUZU NRR 2020

Transport Canada Recall #2020023
Manufacturer Recall Number 20S01
Units Affected 89,472
Category Light Truck & Van

Recall Details
Issue: On certain trucks, the electric tailgate latch could malfunction. This may cause the tailgate to unlatch on its own. If the tailgate opens while driving, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Safety Risk: Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses and will install a new tailgate handle release switch.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
FORD F-150 2015 2016 2017 2018

Transport Canada Recall #2020025
Manufacturer Recall Number W03
Units Affected 8,850
Category Light Truck & Van

Recall Details
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, transmission fluid could come out of the dip stick tube and fall onto the turbocharger or other hot surfaces in the engine bay. Safety Risk: Automatic transmission fluid that leaks onto a hot surface could result in a fire. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the transmission valve body separator plate. The powertrain control module will also be reprogrammed.