07-15-2007, 03:59 AM
Transport Canada Issues Latest Recalls.
July 14, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario - Transport Canada has issued its latest recalls, which may affect some Nissan and Volkswagen vehicles, and Michelin motorcycle tires.
2007 Nissan Altima
Vehicles affected: 9,284
On certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object such as a cigarette ash enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh-air intake system, the air filter may ignite. This could result in an under-hood fire. Dealers will replace the air filter with a revised version possessing improved anti-flammability characters, and install an air deflector in front of the air intake opening to reduce debris intake.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Vehicles affected: 3,000
Certain vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against the under-hood fuel supply line, which could cause a fuel leak over time. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the under-hood fuel supply line. As a preventative measure, dealers will also remove the plastic tab.
2004-2006 Michelin Pilot Power 120/70ZR17
2005-2007 Michelin Pilot Power 2CT 120/70ZR17
Vehicles affected: 1,825
On certain motorcycle tires, adhesion is reduced in a localized area between the tread rubber and the underlying textile reinforcement ply. After sustained operation at speeds exceeding 250 km/h, this can manifest itself as localized deformation, vibration, or pieces of tread tearing out. Dealers will replace affected tires. Note that only tires manufactured in France are affected.
July 14, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario - Transport Canada has issued its latest recalls, which may affect some Nissan and Volkswagen vehicles, and Michelin motorcycle tires.
2007 Nissan Altima
Vehicles affected: 9,284
On certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object such as a cigarette ash enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh-air intake system, the air filter may ignite. This could result in an under-hood fire. Dealers will replace the air filter with a revised version possessing improved anti-flammability characters, and install an air deflector in front of the air intake opening to reduce debris intake.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Vehicles affected: 3,000
Certain vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against the under-hood fuel supply line, which could cause a fuel leak over time. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the under-hood fuel supply line. As a preventative measure, dealers will also remove the plastic tab.
2004-2006 Michelin Pilot Power 120/70ZR17
2005-2007 Michelin Pilot Power 2CT 120/70ZR17
Vehicles affected: 1,825
On certain motorcycle tires, adhesion is reduced in a localized area between the tread rubber and the underlying textile reinforcement ply. After sustained operation at speeds exceeding 250 km/h, this can manifest itself as localized deformation, vibration, or pieces of tread tearing out. Dealers will replace affected tires. Note that only tires manufactured in France are affected.