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New vehicle recalls in Canada: week of 18 May 2026

Transport Canada issued 17 recalls in the week of 18 May 2026, covering 20 manufacturers.

Published 24 May 2026

Transport Canada issued 12 vehicle recalls in the week of 18 May 2026, covering about 57,144 vehicles in Canada. The systems involved: suspension, label, seats and restraints, lights and instruments, structure, airbag.

Good news: If one of these covers your vehicle, the repair is free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the car has had.

Suspension

22 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026252

On certain RV trailers, the shock bolts may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could break. If this happens, the bolts and washers could separate and fall from the trailer. Note: This recall only affects certain trailers equipped with Curt touring coil suspensions.

Parts that fall from the trailer could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do: Brinkley RV will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your RV trailer to a dealership to replace the shock bolts.

Vehicles affected

Label

21 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026253

On certain trucks upfitted by Truck Master Manufacturing & Equipment Ltd, the compliance label may not have been printed in both official languages. Additionally, the label is missing metric units for the tire pressure. Canadian regulations require information on the compliance label to be listed in both English and French and that values be listed in metric units.

A label that's missing information in both official languages or metric units could cause confusion.

What the dealer will do: The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact Truck Master Mfg. to arrange for the replacement of the compliance label.

Vehicles affected

and 1 more make/model combinations

Seats And Restraints

21 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026251

On certain vehicles, the weight sensor for the front passenger seat may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag and knee airbag could deploy in a crash that doesn't require them to. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2024-059. If the weight sensor fails, the SRS warning light would turn on in the instrument panel.

An airbag system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do: The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the passenger-front seat weight sensor.

Vehicles affected

and 2 more make/model combinations

Lights And Instruments

21 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026250

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, gear selection indicators, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales.

Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do: Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.

Vehicles affected

Structure

21 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026248

On certain buses, the lower window on the enter door may have the wrong glazing. Canadian regulations require certain glazing to be used on the entry door.

Incorrect glazing could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do: ABC Bus Inc. will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to install a non-transparent vinyl cover over the window, as necessary. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the inspection and repairs performed at an authorized ABC Bus Inc. service location.

Vehicles affected

Airbag

21 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026246

On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

What the dealer will do: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.

Vehicles affected

Airbag

21 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026245

On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could deploy without a crash. If this happens, parts could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-129.

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace both side curtain airbag modules.

Vehicles affected

Airbag

21 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026244

On certain vehicles, a software problem in the occupant restraint controller could cause the door airbag pressure sensor(s) not to work properly. As a result, the side airbag(s) may not work properly in a crash. Note: This recall affects 2022-2025 Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Grand Cherokee L models.

Airbags that don't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do: FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the occupant restraint controller software.

Vehicles affected

Suspension

20 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026247

On certain RV trailers, the shock bolts may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could break. If this happens, the bolts and washers could separate and fall from the trailer Note: This recall only affects certain trailers equipped with Curt touring coil suspensions.

Parts that fall from the trailer could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do: KZ RV will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your RV trailer to a dealership to replace the shock bolts.

Vehicles affected

Visual System

20 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026242

On a small number of vehicles, a problem with the camera control unit could cause the rearview camera image not to display after shifting into reverse or after activating the parking assistance function. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse.

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do: Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the camera control unit software.

Vehicles affected

Engine

20 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026241

On certain vehicles, the engine may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, metal debris could cause the crankshaft bearings to fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also cause the engine to stall while driving. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.4L twin-turbo engine. This recall replaces Transport Canada recall No. 2025-614.

A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do: The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the No. 1 main bearing for abnormal wear and, if necessary, replace the engine.

Vehicles affected

Seats And Restraints

20 May 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026240

On one school bus, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash.

A wheelchair that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do: To reduce the safety risk, Blue Bird recommends you confirm the wheelchair is secured properly by attempting to move it before driving until the recall repairs have been completed. Blue Bird will notify the owner by mail and provide them with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheelchair retractor(s). Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

Vehicles affected

Check your own vehicle — and save it, so you hear about the next one the day it lands rather than whenever the letter reaches the registered owner.

Watch your own vehicle. Look it up and we will email you the day Transport Canada issues a new recall for it.

Note: Every number in this post is read from the recall and fuel tables when the page loads, so it reflects the most recent data rather than the day it was written.

Source: Vehicle recalls. Data current as of 30 July 2026.