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Active Defect Investigations

Defect Investigations and Recalls Division
Road Safety and Motor Vehicle Regulation Directorate

If you believe that you may be experiencing a safety-related problem with your vehicle, your tires or a child car seat, whether or not it is listed below, please complete the on-line Defect Complaint Form or contact us.

The following table provides a list of active Transport Canada defect investigations. These investigations into potential defects are being conducted to determine whether actual safety-related defects exist within the associated group of motor vehicles, tires and child car seats. Further information concerning the Defect Investigations program may be found on our Defect Investigations and Recalls web page.

TC File No. Year, Make, Model Potential Safety-Related Defect Date Opened
3280-13-08 2004-2006 Chevrolet Optra Failure of low- and high-beam headlights Apr 2012
3280-08-45 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Engine Compartment Fires Apr 2012
3280-03-48 2007-2008 Honda Fit Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist Feb 2012
3280-11-22 2004-2006 Nissan Titan King Cab Pickup Trucks Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Wiring Harness Failure After TC Recall No. 2006-323 Nov 2011
3280-10-45 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla Unexpected Closing of the Trunk Lid Oct 2011
3280-07-36 All Zstar ATVs Fuel Leaks and Electrical Problems Oct 2011
3280-10-44 2000-2011 Forest River Fifth Wheel Travel Trailers Failure of the Chassis Frame at the Pin Box Oct 2011
3280-10-43 2000-2011 Keystone Fifth Wheel Travel Trailers Failure of the Chassis Frame at the Pin Box Oct 2011
3280-13-06 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo
2004-2006 Chevrolet Epica
2004-2007 Chevrolet Optra
2005-2008 Pontiac Wave/G3 		Failure of Daytime Running Lights (DRL) July 2011
3280-13-07 2004-2008 Suzuki Swift+
2004-2006 Suzuki Verona 		Failure of Daytime Running Lights (DRL) July 2011
3280-16-34 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer and Outlander Tire Valve Stem Failure Due to Corrosion June 2011
3280-10-41 2005-2006 Smart Fortwo Seizing of the Door Latch Mar 2011
3280-03-47 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist Jan 2011
3280-09-18 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey and Pilot Ignition Key Interlock Malfunction Nov 2010
3280-16-32 2009 Chrysler Sebring
2008-2009 Chrysler Town & Country
2008 Dodge Caliber
2008-2009 Dodge Caravan
2008-2009 Dodge Charger
2008-2009 Dodge Journey
2008 Dodge Ram 1500
2008 Jeep Patriot 		Tire Valve Stem Failure Due to Corrosion Oct 2010
3280-16-31 2007-2008 Buick Enclave
2007 Buick Lacrosse
2007-2009 Chevrolet Equinox
2008 Chevrolet Express
2007-2008 GMC Acadia
2008 GMC Savanna
2007-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
2007 Saturn Aura
2007-2008 Saturn Outlook
2008 Saturn Sky 		Tire Valve Stem Failure Due to Corrosion Oct 2010
3280-11-20 2000-2007 Ford Focus Station Wagon Models Rear Hatch Wiring Harness Failure Oct 2010
3280-08-40 2006-2010 Ford F150 Pickup Trucks Spacing Between Brake and Accelerator Pedals Sep 2010
3280-16-30 Maxi-Cosi Mico
Safety 1st Enspira
Safety 1st Alpha Omega
Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Safety 1st Vantage
Cosco Alpha Omega
Cosco Alpha Omega Elite
Eddie Bauer 3-in-1
Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1
Eddie Bauer Comfort
Eddie Bauer SureFit
Schwinn All Terrain 		Harness Slippage in Child Car Seats Jan 2009
3280-08-38 2005-2007 BRP Outlander 650 and 800 cc ATVs Excessive Engine Heat Resulting in Melted Body Panels Jan 2008
Date modified:
2012-04-18