Vehicle Recalls
5,503 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-003545
active0 Toyota PRIUS
The software used to control the boost converter contained within the hybrid system intelligent power module, during high-load driving such as accelerating from a stop, may cause higher thermal stress on the Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors. These transistors could deform or become damaged, resulting in various warning lights illuminating and in most cases the vehicle will enter failsafe mode. The vehicle can still be driven certain distances but with reduced motive power.
Light Vehicle
13 Feb 2014
REC-003544
active0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG
In extremely cold conditions, the compressed air system air dryer breather may ice up and become blocked. A blocked breather will result in a pressure increase in the air dryer, which may result in the top of the air dryer detaching
Light Vehicle
7 Feb 2014
REC-003543
active0 Caterpillar CT700-15L & 13L
Overseas models fitted with the same cabin are experiencing “de-lamination” of the sun visor supports which can lead to detachment of the visor.
Heavy Vehicle
5 Feb 2014
REC-003540
active0 SUZUKI S-CROSS
There is a possibility that the oil level in the rear differential is not within specification.
Light Vehicle
31 Jan 2014
REC-000778
active2011-2012 KIA SPORTAGE & SOUL
The tensioning cable in the pretensioner in the assembly is not securely crimped.
Light Vehicle
24 Jan 2014
REC-000014
active2007-2013 ASTON MARTIN V8, V8 VANTAGE S, DB9, VIRAGE, DBS, RAPIDE & S, V12 VANTAGE & S, V12 ZAGATO
The Throttle Pedal Arm may break.
Light Vehicle
21 Jan 2014
REC-001331
active0 TRIUMPH TIGER EXPLORER & TROPHY
A limited number of Triumph Tiger Explorer and Trophy model motorcycles require replacement of their Engine Control Module (ECM) due to electrical interference from the throttle position sensor. On rare occasions this may cause the engine ECM to enter a shutdown strategy which in turn cause the engine to lose power, resulting in a loss of driving force and momentum.
Motorcycle
21 Jan 2014
REC-000608
active0 HYUNDAI ix35
The tensioning cable in the pretensioner assembly is not securely crimped.
Light Vehicle
20 Jan 2014
REC-003539
active0 GREAT WALL V200
When the vehicle is driven, the wiring harness may come in contact with the bottom of the radiator and wear through the outer protective sleeve.
Light Vehicle
15 Jan 2014
REC-000661
active0 ISUZU TRUCKS
After the ignition key is turned on, it takes approx. 1 second to initialize the TCM (Transmission Control Module). If a vehicle is parked with a gear engaged (i.e. the ignition key was turned off with the gear shift lever positioned at “D” or “M” in the previous driving cycle) and the driver quickly turns the ignition key from the “OFF” position to the “START” position within 1 second before TCM is initialized, the starter motor may move the vehicle unexpectedly.
Heavy Vehicle
10 Jan 2014
REC-000294
active0 FIAT CHRYSLER JEEP
The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) do not function correctly when the turn signal indicator is used.
Light Vehicle
31 Dec 2013
REC-003538
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO
Due to insufficient tightening torque of the engine’s air compressor cylinder head bolts on affected vehicles, the cylinder head gaskets may sustain damage.
Heavy Vehicle
23 Dec 2013
REC-000480
active0 Holden CAPTIVA
Certain vehicles may have been built with a fuel feed hose that may be in contact with the Air Conditioning Suction pipe. Over time, the fuel feed hose may rub against the A/C suction pipe and develop a hole.
Light Vehicle
17 Dec 2013
REC-001014
active2010-2012 MITSUBISHI 11MY~12MY ASX vehicles
The piston rings may become stuck due to soot deposits accumulated in the piston ring grooves.
Light Vehicle
16 Dec 2013
REC-003671
active0 HIGER R series, V series 9M, T series 12M, V series 12.3M
There is no child seat strap side movement restraining tether fitted to the seat on the front 6 seating positions.
Heavy Vehicle
16 Dec 2013
REC-003537
active0 MITSUBISHI 14MY Mirage
Air may remain in the brake hydraulic unit due to improper brake line air venting procedures during vehicle manufacture.
Light Vehicle
16 Dec 2013
REC-000096
active2006-2009 BMW K71 F800 S & F800 ST
Due to incorrect tolerances in the driveline, corrosion may occur between the inner bearing race of the needle roller bearing and the bearing seat of the input shaft, possibly compromising the bearing sealing ring. Due to increased wear, this may lead to excessive play at the rear wheel.
Motorcycle
15 Dec 2013
REC-005107
active0 LDV DV Cargo Van
The vantiy mirror in the left hand internal sunvisor is not glued to the sunvisor, but sits freely in a recess. The vanity glass has no backing material to contain broken pieces.
Light Vehicle
15 Dec 2013
REC-000177
active2012-2014 CHRYSLER 300S & SRT8
Certain vehicles have been built with the incorrect Instrument Panel Center (IPS) stack control knobs in contravention of ADR21/00.
Light Vehicle
10 Dec 2013
REC-003533
active0 NISSAN D40
During production the LHS and RHS front seatbelts may have been swapped.
Light Vehicle
9 Dec 2013
REC-003534
active0 TRIUMPH TROPHY & TROPHY SE
The motorcycles may require the addition of a centre stand bracket.
Motorcycle
9 Dec 2013
REC-000175
active2007-2012 CHRYSLER DODGE
Some vehicles may experience a fracture of the left tie rod ball stud, resulting in the potential loss of steering control.
Light Vehicle
6 Dec 2013
REC-003542
active0 CHRYSLER DODGE
Some vehicles may experience a fracture of the left tie rod ball stud, resulting in the potential loss of steering control.
Light Vehicle
6 Dec 2013
REC-000754
active2012-2013 KAWASAKI NINJA
For all eligible units, the rear brake hose guide on the swing arm may interfere with the rear brake caliper. For the EX300B only, the bracket for the front ABS sensor lead may interfere with the front brake caliper.
Motorcycle
4 Dec 2013