Vehicle Recalls
5,463 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-003243
active0 Mercedes-Benz Actros
Under certain conditions operational vibrations could lead to fatigue cracks developing at the rear inner corner of each fuel tank in the vicinity of the spring hanger. Should this occur a slight fuel weepage may result.
Heavy Vehicle
7 Oct 2009
REC-003239
active0 JAGUAR XF
A concern has been identified on the affected vehicles whereby the in-tank electric fuel pump may not be correctly activated following a vehicle start up cycle. As a result, it is possible that the engine may cut out whilst driving at a steady state cruising speed and the engine may not be able to be instantly re-started. It is possible that the vehicle may be restarted by cranking the engine for approximately 20 to 30 seconds duration.
Light Vehicle
6 Oct 2009
REC-003236
active0 MITSUBISHI CJ Lancer, CJ Lancer Evolution
The fuel return pipe attached to the engine can be subject to excessive stress due to engine vibration at some resonance points. Cracking of the fuel pipe may occur resulting in fuel leakage.
Light Vehicle
17 Sept 2009
REC-003240
active0 Burstner Caravan, motorhome
We have been advised that there is a possibility that the bond between the inner and outer lites (window pane panels) of the windows could have loosened due to UV exposure.
Caravan/Motorhome
17 Sept 2009
REC-003235
active0 FERRARI 430 Scuderia/Scuderia Spider 16M
Failure of rear tyres in their adhesion quality if vehicle is driven at a maintained constant maximum speed.
Light Vehicle
16 Sept 2009
REC-001473
active2007–2010 Volvo S80, V70 and XC60
Volvo Car Corporation investigations have identified that the fuel Pump Electronic Module (PEM) may in certain conditions not wake up as intended which, in turn, inhibits the start of the fuel pump. If this condition would occur, it may lead to that the engine may not start, start roughly and/or run roughly at idle. The engine may also stop shortly after start-up which in some cases may cause stalling. Investigations have shown that it may in certain conditions be possible to drive up to approximately 100m before the engine stalls.
Light Vehicle
13 Sept 2009
REC-000631
active2006 HYUNDAI Sonata
The recall is for the replacement of the brake lamp switch for all Sonata models manufactured within the VIN range listed above. Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd have advised that the component mentioned has a high probability of experiencing open circuit which will result in the stop lamp failing to illuminte when the service brake is applied. As a result of this there is a potential risk that motorists following may be unaware of the vehicles intention to slow down or stop, resulting in a rear end collision.
Light Vehicle
31 Aug 2009
REC-003234
active0 International 9000 Series
There have been several occurrences where locally assembled Dana axles fitted to International 9000 Series vehicles have been reported to have been produced with loose or missing wheel bearing locking hardware. The effect of the loose or missing spindle locking hardware could range from an oil leak to the situation of a wheel separating from the vehicle.
Heavy Vehicle
31 Aug 2009
REC-003231
active0 Western Star 4800, 4900 & 6900
Certain vehicles may have been built with incorrect routing of the fuel line which runs from the fuel filter outlet to the engine fuel pump. This fuel line can potentially rub on the plastic conduit of the main cab power harness causing it to blow the main power fuse and potentially stopping the engine. To rectify this concern, the nominated fuel line will be relocated away from this area. 273 vehicles could possibly be affected by this concern.
Heavy Vehicle
21 Aug 2009
REC-003230
active0 Caterpillar C15 truck engine
The Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) oil line may wear and cause an oil leak.
Heavy Vehicle
18 Aug 2009
REC-003224
active0 NISSAN Navara D40
A concern has been detected relating to the rear combination lamp assembly fitted to these vehicles which may have been assembled with tail lamp lenses that do not contain a reflector.
Light Vehicle
17 Aug 2009
REC-000250
active0 DUCATI D16RR
Inspection and possible modification of the seat tail guard. This modification is indispensable to ensure that the seat tail guard is a sufficient distance from the exhaust system.
Motorcycle
17 Aug 2009
REC-003222
active0 Mercedes-Benz Vito, Viano
It is possible the retaining mechanism for the underslung spare wheel could fail and allow the wheel to detach from the vehicle and pose a hazard to other road users.
Light Vehicle
6 Aug 2009
REC-003223
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO FP, FS & FV Heavy
Due to a manufacturing error within the fuel injection pump it is possible that engine oil and fuel could become mixed and find its way into the engine. Should this occur an unexpected increase in engine speed will result, and once the engine is stopped, it may not restart. In an extreme case this fuel/oil mixture could come into contact with hot engine components.
Heavy Vehicle
6 Aug 2009
REC-003226
active0 LAND ROVER Discovery 3, Range Rover Sport
The above vehicles may experience poor performance, fuel smell, engine noise, a fuel leak onto the rear of the engine, a fuel leak onto the ground or a fire, as a result of the front seal of the high pressure fuel pump failing due to excessive wear of the pump front bearing. The failure is due to inadequate lubrication of the fuel pump front bearing.
Light Vehicle
6 Aug 2009
REC-003227
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Heavy FP, FS, FV
Due to a manufacturing error within the fuel injection pump it is possible that engine oil and fuel could become mixed and find its way into the engine. Should this occur an unexpected increase in engine speed will result, and once the engine is stopped, it may not restart. In an extreme case this fuel/oil mixture could come into contact with hot engine components.
Heavy Vehicle
6 Aug 2009
REC-003225
active0 LAND ROVER Discovery 3 TDV6, Range Rover Sport TDV6 Diesel
Discovery 3 vehicles LA367110-LA440000 and Range Rover Sport LS929086-LS117000. Oil may migrate from the engine driven vacuum pump and collect in the brake booster. This may cause a progressive loss of brake assistance, resulting in hard brake pedal and increased stopping distances for the same pedal effort. In extreme cases engine oil may migrate from the brake booster to the brake master cylinder which may lead to a loss of one or both of the foundation brake system hydraulic brake circuits. This therefore may lead to increased brake pedal travel, increased stopping distances and, in the event of both primary and secondary brake master cylinder seal failure, a total loss of service brakes. Discovery 3 vehicles LA440001-LA513325 and Range Rover Sport vehicles LS117001-LS215618. Vehicles may experience a temporary sticking of the vacuum non-return valve in the brake assistance vacuum pump mounted on the engine. This can lead to a temporary loss of vacuum assistance on the braking system. This can result in increased pedal efforts after the first 3 or 4 applications of the brake pedal after initial engine start for a period of no more than 60 seconds. The hydraulic braking system itself remains fully functional. Once the valve has unstuck the booster vacuum is immediately restored, full braking assistance is available and the brakes perform normally for the remainder of that drive cycle.
Light Vehicle
5 Aug 2009
REC-003221
active0 CAN-AM Spyder Roadster
The power steering unit on these vehicles may not always provide the assistance the rider is expecting, leading them to apply more forces to the handlebars. At this increased level of force the rider may turn the handlebar more than they intended. If this happens the vehicle may steer out of the traffic lane which increases the possibility of a crash with other traffic or of driving off the road.
Motorcycle
4 Aug 2009
REC-003214
active0 Mercedes-Benz Actros type 930-934
The transmission oil cooler lines below the transmission may crack under certain circumstances. Should this occur, transmission oil may leak on to the road and pose a hazard to other road users.
Heavy Vehicle
23 July 2009
REC-003220
active0 HARLEY DAVIDSON VRSC
Due to the design of the bracket, the LED controller may come in contact with the oil filter. Over time, this contact can lead to a hole in the oil filter and a possible oil leak. This condition might cause excessive oil to get on the rear tyre, causing a loss of traction, possibly leading to a crash and potential injury or death.
Motorcycle
23 July 2009
REC-003213
active0 LAND ROVER Range Rover
The affected vehicles windshield may not be chemically bonded to the Polyurethane (PU) adhesive. Where the windshield is not chemically bonded, water ingress may occur and there may be reports of increased wind noise. In extreme cases, where there is no chemical bond between glass and PU adhesive, full windshield retention may not be achieved in the event of a crash of sufficient severity to deploy the front airbags. This concern may also be a non compliance with regulatory requirements of ECE43—Glass and Glazing Installation.
Light Vehicle
14 July 2009
REC-003211
active0 JAGUAR XJ
A concern has been identified with corrosion to brake pipes at the junction between the twin under floor pipes and the rear cross member pipes fitted to 2003 and certain 2004 MJ XJ vehicles. A review of vehicle build shows that a touch condition can exist between the under floor brake pipes and the Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) pad at the rear of the under floor under tray. Where a touch condition exists, water and dirt can collect and be held in contact with the pipes and their unions reducing the corrosion life of the pipes accordingly. In these cases the corrosion can lead to loss of the mechanical integrity of one or both pipes. This can result in extended brake pedal travel combined with reduced braking performance in the corresponding circuit, and simultaneous display of the 'fluid level low' warning light. In the event of both pipes losing integrity at the same time, complete loss of service brakes will occur.
Light Vehicle
6 July 2009
REC-003210
active0 KAWASAKI KLX450A9F
The foot peg pivot pin may bend due to insufficient hardness of the metal.
Motorcycle
2 July 2009
REC-003212
active0 STERLING HX7500
The side indicator lights on the front fenders do not comply with current Australian Design Rules for lateral visibility.
Heavy Vehicle
2 July 2009