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Transport Canada Issues Latest Recalls - Frost__2001 - 08-17-2007 Transport Canada releases latest recalls August 17, 2007 Ottawa, Ontario - Transport Canada has issued its latest recalls, which may affect some Honda, General Motors, Ford and Mazda vehicles. 2007 Honda Civic Vehicles affected: 1,387 On certain vehicles, the Tire and Loading Information Label was printed with incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) data. The information printed on the affected label is that for the Civic LX model, which weighs less than the Civic EX model. The incorrect labels indicate a GVWR of 1665 kg, which should be 1695 kg; a front GAWR of 880 kg, which should be 895 kg; and a rear GAWR of 785 kg, which should be 800 kg. Since it does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required. 2006-2007 Chevrolet Optra Vehicles affected: 9,120 On certain vehicles, a piece of the seatbelt buckle lower cover may break off and become lodged in the buckle assembly. As a result, the seatbelt tongue may not latch in the buckle or the push button may become stuck, preventing the occupant from unlatching the buckle. Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seatbelt buckles. 1993 Ford Bronco 1992-1998 Ford Crown Victoria 1992-2003 Ford E150, E250, and E350 2003 Ford E450 1999-2001 Ford Explorer 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 1993 Ford F150 2003-2004 Ford F150 Lightning 1993 Ford F250, F350, and F450 Super Duty 1995-2002 Ford F53 Motorhome Chassis 1998-2002 Ford Ranger 1993-1995 Ford Taurus SHO 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VII 1992-1998 Lincoln Town Car 1992-1998 Mercury Grand Marquis Vehicles affected: 168,524 On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke or burn, potentially resulting in an under-hood fire. The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 (05S28); this time, the concern is with long-term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail. Initially, as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. 2007 Chevrolet Express 2007 GMC Savana Vehicles affected: 1,812 On certain vehicles, the rear brakes may still be applied, although the brake pedal is released and the stop lamps are no longer illuminated. Dealers will reprogram the anti-lock brake system module. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox 2007 Pontiac Torrent Vehicles affected: 149 On certain vehicles, the passenger sensing system may fail to detect a small adult occupying the right front seat, due to an error in seat sensor calibration. In the event of a crash severe enough to activate the airbags, the front passenger airbag may not deploy. Dealers will reprogram the seat's electronic control unit. 1998-2002 Mazda B2300 1998-2002 Mazda B3000 1998-2002 Mazda B4000 Vehicles affected: 4,979 On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke or burn, potentially resulting in an under-hood fire. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the risk. |