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Section 5.3 - Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles (MPV) built before Sept 1 2007

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - TRANSPORT CANADA AND THE REGISTRAR OF IMPORTED VEHICLES DOES NOT GUARANTEE ITS ACCURACY. Aug/12/2022 Edition

Multipurpose passenger vehicles - sport utility vehicles - vans - minivans

ADMISSIBLE INADMISSIBLE NOTES
United States and Mexico


All MPV models manufactured BEFORE September 1, 2007 that have been certified by the original equipment manufacturer at the time of the main assembly as meeting all applicable U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and have not undergone any alteration other than typical repair (see notes).


MERCEDES-BENZ and SUZUKI: see # note


BMW: See BMW note


MERCEDES-BENZ : See MERCEDES-BENZ note


VOLVO: See VOLVO note


GENERAL MOTORS: See GM note


Please read all notes

 See EXPLANATIONS section.


#: The manufacturer will not issue a confirmation of no outstanding recalls for vehicles that were once declared "salvaged" in the U.S. See paragraph 8 of EXPLANATIONS section.


BMW: BMW Canada informed Transport Canada that ALL modifications MUST be performed (and documented) by an authorized Canadian BMW or MINI retailer and must be completed before a recall clearance letter can be issued by BMW Group Canada. Contact an authorized Canadian BMW or MINI retailer for information on the exact nature and costs of modifications required. Modifications vary by model and may be expensive. Visit the BMW Canada website at www.bmw.ca for detailed contact information on retailers in Canada, as well as information on U.S. vehicle importation.


MERCEDES-BENZ: Possible modifications may include: daytime running lights, metric odometer and speedometer labels. Other requirements may also apply. Mercedes-Benz Canada informed Transport Canada that ALL modifications MUST be performed (and documented) by an authorized Canadian Mercedes-Benz Retailer. Contact manufacturer for details on required modifications for U.S. Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Contact Mercedes-Benz USA at 1-800-367-6372 or Mercedes-Benz Canada at 1-800-387-0100.


VOLVO: Volvo Canada informed Transport Canada that ALL modifications MUST be performed by an authorized Canadian Volvo dealership and must be completed before a recall clearance letter can be issued by Volvo Canada. Contact an authorized Canadian Volvo dealership for information on the exact nature and costs of modifications required. Modifications vary by model and may be expensive. Contact Volvo Cars of Canada at 1-800-663-8255 for additional information.


GENERAL MOTORS: Modifications to the daytime running lamps may be required.

Importers can contact GM Canada Customer Care at 1-800-263-3777 (toll free) to obtain a recall clearance letter.


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Date Modified:
2022-08-12

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