Ford, Honda and General Motors have issued a series of recalls affecting more than 80,000 vehicles across Canada, citing safety concerns that could increase the risk of crashes or injuries.
The recalls, announced earlier this month and updated Monday, involve a range of models and years from all three automakers. Here is what Canadian drivers need to know:
Ford: Nearly 50,000 vehicles recalled
Ford is recalling close to 50,000 vehicles in Canada because of a defect in the integrated park module that could prevent the vehicle from staying in the parked position.
The recall affects:
- Ford F-150 Lightning (electric) models from 2022 to 2026
- Ford Maverick models from 2025 and 2026 equipped with a 2.5-litre hybrid engine
- Ford Mustang Mach-E models from 2024 to 2026
According to the recall notice, a problem in the integrated park module could cause the park pawl not to engage when the transmission is shifted into park.
“If this happens, the vehicle could move when it’s parked, and the parking brake isn’t used,” the notice said.
Drivers may see a wrench warning light and a “shift system fault” message displayed on the instrument cluster.
Ford says it will notify affected owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicles to a dealership, where technicians will update the secondary on-board diagnostic control module software.
Honda/Acura: Nearly 11,000 vehicles recalled
Honda is recalling nearly 11,000 Acura vehicles in Canada due to a brake system issue that could increase the risk of a crash.
The recall affects Acura ILX models from 2016 to 2020.
The notice says a seal in the brake master cylinder could become damaged, allowing brake fluid to leak into the reservoir and potentially reduce braking performance.
Acura will contact owners and advise them to bring their vehicles to a dealership, where the brake master cylinder will be replaced.
General Motors: Nearly 21,000 vehicles recalled
General Motors is recalling close to 21,000 vehicles in Canada because of a software problem that could disable the pedestrian warning system, increasing the risk of injury to other road users.
The recall involves Chevrolet Equinox EV models from 2025 and 2026.
“On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly,” the notice said. Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to emit sound at low speeds to alert pedestrians.
GM says it will notify owners by mail and provide a wireless over-the-air software update for eligible vehicles to correct the issue by updating the body control module. Owners can also book an appointment at a dealership to have the update installed.
What drivers should do
Owners of affected vehicles are encouraged to watch for recall notices from their manufacturers and arrange repairs as soon as possible. Repairs related to safety recalls are typically performed at no cost.
Drivers can also check whether their vehicle is impacted by visiting Transport Canada’s recall database or their automaker’s website.