A number of vehicle recalls were announced over the summer, but consumers may have missed them. Here is a list of the affected models:
General Motors has recalled 100,739 cars to repair the Daytime Running Lamp.
A module may fail, causing the lights to flicker, stop working or stay on after the vehicle is turned off.
The vehicles affected are the 2004- 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, Epica, Optra and the Pontiac G3 Wave.
Suzuki has also recalled 10,171 vehicles for the same defect.
It involves the 2004-2007 Swift and Verona models.
General Motors has also recalled 35,146 Chevrolet Optra’s made from 2004-2006 for a second problem.
A connection in the instrument panel could melt cause the headlight to stop working.
Dealers will remove the harness connector and permanently join the wires.
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General Motors has recalled 9,150 vehicles originally sold from Ontario to Newfoundland.
The driver’s door module could short circuit and cause a fire.
The cars affected are the 2006 and 2007 – Saab 97X, GMC Envoy and Envoy XL, Buick Rainer, Chevrolet Trailblazer and Trailblazer EXT.
General Motors has recalled 926 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana models made in 2003 and 2004.
The vehicles were originally sold in Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and Newfoundland.
Road salt used during winter months can corrode the fuel filler pipe and lead to a fuel leak and fire.
Check with a dealer for a replacement.
Mercedes-Benz has recalled 4,296 ML Class cars made in 2011 and 2012.
The all-season floor mats may interfere with the accelerator pedal.
It may not retract causing the car to continue accelerating after the foot has been removed.
See your dealer for a new floor mat design.
Hino Trucks has recall 9,072 vehicles made since 2005.
The positive battery cable could rub against an engine part and cause an electrical short circuit and fire.
Dealers will replace the cable.
Models recalled include the HINO 165, 185, 238, 258, 268, 308, 338 and 358.
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