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This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicleÂ’s hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATIONUS

    An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILLUS

    An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)US

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERUS

    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORUS

    Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    A VEHICLE PARKED WITHOUT AN ENGAGED PARK PAWL AND WITHOUT AN APPLIED PARKING BRAKE MAY HAVE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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    ENGINEUS

    An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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    ENGINEUS

    An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMUS

    If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)US

    Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSUS

    A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARINGUS

    Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFTUS

    If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMUS

    A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMUS

    A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)US

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.

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    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLESUS

    A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

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    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLUS

    Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre-Collision Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Auto Emergency Braking) could have diminished or lost function. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORSUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSUS

    A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERUS

    An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS

    CORROSION CAN DEVELOP IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADING TO MELTING, SMOKE OR A FIRE.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)US

    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORUS

    An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWLUS

    A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINEUS

    An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERUS

    The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFTUS

    If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHUS

    A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHUS

    A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.

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    ENGINEUS

    Leaking engine oil may come into contact with a hot engine surface potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESUS

    The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.

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    POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/RODUS

    A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERUS

    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYUS

    If the glass panel is improperly bonded, the glass may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERYUS

    A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.

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    SEATSUS

    The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/RODUS

    A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITIONUS

    If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTERUS

    In the event of a crash, if the driver's knee air bag does not inflate as intended, the driver has an increased risk of injury.

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    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSUS

    A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

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    TIRESUS

    Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYUS

    A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCMUS

    Low tire pressure may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADSUS

    Reduced brake function can require the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

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    STRUCTUREUS

    THE REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVERÂ’S FOOT CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TRANSFERRING THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.