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New vehicle recalls in Canada: week of 10 August 2026

Transport Canada issued 9 recalls in the week of 10 August 2026, covering 8 manufacturers.

Published 16 August 2026

Transport Canada issued 9 vehicle recalls in the week of 10 August 2026, covering about 100,086 vehicles in Canada. The systems involved: visual system, tires, structure, powertrain, fuel system, electrical.

Good news: If one of these covers your vehicle, the repair is almost certainly free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Visual System

13 August 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026396

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall also affects Grand Cherokee L models and Grand Wagoneer L models.

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: FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the radio software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at an FCA dealership.

Vehicles affected

and 1 more make/model combinations

Tires

13 August 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026394

On one truck, the tire pressure label lists the incorrect rear tire pressure information. This could lead you to underinflate the tires and could cause poor handling and/or a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects one truck equipped with the enhanced towing option and a 20-inch tire and wheel accessory package.

Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and result in a crash.

What the dealer will do: General Motors will notify the owner by mail and advise them to take their truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, install a tire label overlay, update the engine control module, inflate the tires to the correct pressure and calibrate the tire pressure monitor system (TPMS).

Vehicles affected

Visual System

13 August 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026393

On one vehicle, a software problem could cause the windshield wipers not to work under certain conditions.

Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do: FCA Canada will notify the owner in writing and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module software.

Vehicles affected

Structure

13 August 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026392

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by an FCA dealer during recalls Y73 and 20A (Transport Canada recall nos. 2021-663 and 2023-090) may not be effective. As a result, another repair is required. On certain vehicles, the rear spoiler could hit the body when opening and closing the liftgate. This could damage the spoiler and cause it to detach from the vehicle.

A spoiler that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others.

What the dealer will do: FCA Canada will notify owners in writing. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

Vehicles affected

Powertrain

13 August 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026391

On certain vehicles, the connection between the driveshaft and rear differential could wear. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels, or the vehicle could move when it's parked and the parking brake isn't used.

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do: To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear differential. The connection will be repaired or, if necessary, the driveshaft and rear differential will be replaced.

Vehicles affected

Fuel System

10 August 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026390

On certain school buses, the mounting of the fuel system and the material for the fuel tank cage may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. As a result, fuel could leak in a crash.

A fuel leak in a crash can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to modify the fuel tank area.

Vehicles affected

Fuel System

10 August 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026389

On certain buses, the mounting of the fuel system and the material for the fuel tank cage may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. As a result, fuel could leak in a crash.

A fuel leak in a crash can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to modify the fuel tank area.

Vehicles affected

Electrical

10 August 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026388

On certain buses, a 12 V power wire could become damaged and short circuit. If this happens, the front and rear warning lights, marker lights, brake lights, reverse lights and license plate lights may not work.

Brake lights that don't work could cause others not to recognize when the bus is braking, and could increase the risk of a crash. Warning lights that don't work could increase the risk of injury for passengers. Exterior lights that don't work could make the bus less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to install an in-line fuse on the C and D-Zone wire harnesses. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

Vehicles affected

Electrical

10 August 2026

Transport Canada recall 2026387

On certain school buses, a 12 V power wire could become damaged and short circuit. If this happens, the front and rear warning lights, marker lights, brake lights, reverse lights, and license plate lights may not work.

Brake lights that don't work could cause others not to recognize when the school bus is braking, and could increase the risk of a crash. Warning lights that don't work could increase the risk of injury for passengers. Exterior lights that don't work could make the school bus less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to install an in-line fuse on the C and D-Zone wire harnesses. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

Vehicles affected

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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 20 August 2026.