US EditionTransport Canada Alerts: Is Your SUV, Pickup Truck or Van One of the Many Vehicles Recalled Lately?
- A BYD Atto 3 owner experienced a sudden emergency braking incident on the Cheras-Kajang highway earlier this month that drew wide attention.
- After a 12-day investigation at a BYD service center, the cause was found to be a faulty driver’s door sensor triggering abrupt braking and hazard lights activation.
- The vehicle, traveling at 106 km/h, stopped completely within six seconds with locked wheels and no prior warnings, forcing the owner to share dashcam footage and concerns.
- The ten-month-old EV had traveled more than 20,000 km, and the owner reached an agreement with BYD Sime Motors for the vehicle to be bought back through a full bank settlement due to concerns about safety and finances.
- Separately, Transport Canada reported multiple recalls in May 2025 for Ford, Ram, Nissan, and Audi vehicles involving braking, steering, rearview cameras, and potential fire hazards affecting over 75,000 units.
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More Than 45,000 Ford, Ram, Nissan Vehicles Recalled in Canada in May
Ford, Ram, and Nissan are among several makes of vehicles that Transport Canada says manufacturers have issued recalls for this month over various safety issues including problems with braking and steering, as well as malfunctioning rearview camera display software. Ford Multiple recalls for several models of Ford vehicles were issued earlier this month over issues risking drivers’ safety, which were updated on May 23. The 2022–2024 models of Fo…
RECALL: More than 13,000 vehicles recalled in Canada over brake issue, crash risk
More than 13,000 vehicles have been recalled in Canada due to an issue with the brakes. “On certain vehicles, the front brake lines may have been bent during engine installation,” Transport Canada said in a notice. “As a result, the brake lines could become damaged by contact with the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. This could lead to a brake fluid leak and cause reduced braking. “Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increas…
Viral BYD Atto 3 sudden braking issue wasn’t caused by 12V battery. Owner shares more details including dashcam footage - SoyaCincau
A BYD Atto 3 owner has shared new findings behind the sudden emergency braking incident that went viral earlier this month. The incident, which occurred along the Cheras-Kajang highway, triggered widespread attention after the EV came to an abrupt stop without warning while it was on the fast lane. Many speculated online that the 12V battery was the main cause of the sudden braking. However, it turns to be something else according to the latest …
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