Following are summaries of product recalls of interest by Transport Canada.
Transport Canada Recall #2019146
Units Affected: 10
Category: Light Truck & Van
Recall Details
On certain vehicles, the rear fog lamps may not turn on when they are switched on. Safety Risk: Rear fog lamps that do not turn on could decrease the vehicle’s visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software settings in the body controller.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER 2500
2019
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER 3500
2019
Transport Canada Recall #2019148
Units Affected
1,209
Category
Bus, Truck - Med. & H.D.
Recall Details
On certain vehicles equipped with a Cummins B6.7 diesel engine, the electric fuel heater could overheat and melt. Safety Risk: A fuel heater that overheats could create the risk of a fire. This could also cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail. Owners will be given instructions for how to inspect the fuel heater for any signs of damage or fuel leakage. If there is no damage or leakage, the fuel heater fuse should be removed. If signs of damage or leakage are found, the owner should contact a local Cummins service location. Owners will receive a second notification when a permanent remedy is available.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
IC
CE COMMERCIAL BUS
2018 2019 2020
IC
FBC COMMERCIAL BUS
2018 2019
IC
HC COMMERCIAL BUS
2018 2019
IC
TC COMMERCIAL BUS
2019 2020
INTERNATIONAL
DURASTAR
2017 2018 2019
INTERNATIONAL
HV
2018 2019 2020
INTERNATIONAL
MV
2018 2019 2020
INTERNATIONAL
WORKSTAR
2017 2018 2019