Following are summaries of product recalls of interest by Transport Canada.
Transport Canada Recall # 2021-437
Recall Date 2021-07-16
Last Updated 2021-07-30
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Powertrain
Issued by FORD
Manufacturer Recall Number 21S31
Units Affected 7,251
Category Light Truck & Van
Recall Details
On certain trucks, the rear axle tube could deform at the spring seat attachment points. As a result, the driveshaft could detach from the rear axle and cause a loss of power to the wheels. If this happens, the truck could also move when the transmission is in Park, and the parking brake is not used.
Note: This recall only affects single rear wheel trucks with a 6.7 L diesel engine.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the rear axle. If the rear axle housing is deformed, the housing will be replaced. If the housing is not deformed, the dealer will repair the spring seat attachments.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
FORD F-350 2020 2021
Transport Canada Recall # 2021-470
Recall Date 2021-07-29
Last Updated 2021-08-06
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Suspension
Issued by MITSUBISHI FUSO
Units Affected 952
Category Truck - Med. & H.D.
Recall Details
On certain trucks, the rear shackle bolts for the front leaf springs may not be properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen and detach from the truck.
Safety Risk:
Parts that detach from the truck could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi Fuso will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect and tighten the front spring shackle bolts, as necessary. If a bolt has loosened and damaged the shackle, the shackle and hardware will be replaced.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC9T 2020 2021
Transport Canada Recall # 2021-481
Recall Date 2021-08-04
Last Updated 2021-08-11
Notification Type Compliance Mfr
System Seats And Restraints
Issued by FORD
Manufacturer Recall Number 21C18
Units Affected 2,749
Category Light Truck & Van
Recall Details
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat belt assembly may contain a defective automatic locking retractor (ALR). As a result, the seat belt may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that is not properly locked could prevent a child seat from being properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belt. It will be replaced, if necessary.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
FORD TRANSIT 2021
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2021