Following are summaries of product recalls of interest by Transport Canada.
Transport Canada Recall #2019494
Manufacturer Recall Number N192261860
Units Affected 2,668
Category Light Truck & Van
Recall Details
Issue: Certain bed-covers on Silverado LD and Sierra LD trucks could come loose while driving and detach from the truck. This problem affects tri-fold soft tonneau covers that were factory ordered or sold as an accessory. Safety Risk: A tonneau cover that separates from a moving vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and provide them with improved instructions and labels to explain how the tonneau cover should be installed. An online video will also be available. In addition, the company will provide owners with a tether kit for the cover.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2019 2020
GMC SIERRA
2019 2020
Transport Canada Recall #2019500
Manufacturer Recall Number
19S31
Units Affected 4,316
Category Light Truck & Van
Recall Details
Issue: On certain Super Duty trucks equipped with an electronic locking rear differential, the passenger-side rear axle shaft could break. If this happens, there would be a loss of power to the rear wheels. Additionally, if the truck is parked and the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the truck to roll away. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked truck that rolls away could also increase the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to inspect the passenger-side rear axle shaft. It will be replaced as necessary.
Transport Canada Recall #2019508
Manufacturer Recall Number
FL-834
Units Affected
2,455
Category
Truck - Med. & H.D.
Recall Details
Issue: On certain trucks, the baggage and/or sleeper side doors may not be properly attached to their hinges. This could cause the door(s) to detach while driving. Safety Risk: A baggage and/or sleeper side door that falls from the truck could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Make
Model
Model Year(s) Affected
WESTERN STAR
4900
2017 2018 2019 2020
WESTERN STAR
5700
2017 2018 2019 2020