Ford, Mitsubishi and Ram issue recalls and safety notices in Canada

Several automakers issued recalls and safety notices lately that affect various car, SUV and pickup truck models in Canada. See below for the vehicle recalls that were reported by Transport Canada between Aug. 29 and Sept. 7. Mitsubishi issued a recall that affects nearly 28,000 SUVs in Canada. Affected models include: A software problem on some vehicles could cause the rear-view camera image to freeze or not to display, which could result in the rear-view image not displaying when the transmission is shifted into reverse. 'A rear-view camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash,' the recall, last updated Sept. 1, said. Mitsubishi will notify owners in writing and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment system software. Ford issued several recalls of late. We go over them one by one below. One Ford recall affects multiple car, pickup truck and SUV models. Affected vehicles include: The recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5-litre or 2.3-litre engine. More than 3,000 vehicles are affected. The engine pistons may not have been manufactured properly on some vehicles. This could cause the pistons to crack and cause the engine to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of power to the wheels. 'A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash,' the recall, last updated Sept. 1, said. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine. Another Ford recall is on the 2026 Mustang Mach-E. Just one electric SUV is affected in Canada. The battery tray bracket may not have been attached properly on this single vehicle. As a result, the bracket could move in a crash and reduce crash performance. 'Reduced crash performance could increase the risk of injury,' the recall, last updated Sept. 1, said. Ford will notify the owner by mail and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to inspect and secure the battery tray bracket, as necessary. A third Ford recall is on the 2026 F-150. Just two pickup trucks are affected in Canada. The centre high mount brake lamp may not have been properly attached on these two vehicles, and, they could loosen and separate from the vehicle. 'A centre high mount brake lamp that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash,' the recall, last updated Sept. 1, said. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to inspect and secure the centre high mount brake lamp, as necessary. A fourth Ford recall is on the 2024 to 2026 Mustang. More than 11,000 cars are affected. The engine wiring harness could become damaged on some cars. This could cause a loss of power to the wheels, one or both headlamps to stop working, the windshield washer fluid pump to not work, and/or the engine cooling fan to not work. 'A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A loss of headlamps and/or a windshield that is not properly cleared could reduce visibility and could also increase the risk of a crash,' the recall, last updated Aug. 31 said. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals. Stellantis issued what's been termed an 'inconsequential' notification for a pickup truck model from its Ram brand. It is not a recall. The notice is on the 2025 Ram 1500. More than 12,000 trucks are affected. The daytime running lamps (DRLs) may turn off when the turn signals are activated on some vehicles. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to remain on when the turn signals are activated. 'This is a technical noncompliance and doesn't affect vehicle safety,' the notice, last updated Aug. 31, said. The automaker has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles meet Canadian regulations.Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.