Vehicle Recalls
5,506 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-000697
active0 JAYCO Caravans, Pop tops, Campers
Some Jayco caravans, Pop tops and campers may have been manufactured with the incorrect wheel nuts.
Caravan/Motorhome
6 Nov 2009
REC-003252
active0 CITROEN C6
The vacuum circuit needs to be modified. The consequences of the defect is that there may be a possible reduction over time in braking assistance.
Light Vehicle
6 Nov 2009
REC-005319
active0 JAYCO Work & Play Model Caravans
As a safety precaution, Jayco has decided to provide an additional feature for some Jayco work & play model caravans to fit eye bolts that will provide a fixing point for the straps at the rear when in use.
Caravan/Motorhome
4 Nov 2009
REC-001378
active0 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY, EOS,GOLF, JETTA & PASSAT
The direct shift gearbox (DSG) may read the clutch temperature incorrectly and activate the clutch protection function. This will illuminate a flashing gear warning light and cause juddering of the vehicle, a reduction in engine torque, and opening of the clutch (as if the gearbox were in 'neutral').
Light Vehicle
3 Nov 2009
REC-003251
active0 Ford Transit
A very small quantity of steering wheels fitted to Transit vehicles may have a defect with the casting of the steering wheel hub assembly
Light Vehicle
2 Nov 2009
REC-005124
active0 Renault Scenic II
There is the risk of erratic assistance in the power steering which could affect the control of the vehicle.
Light Vehicle
1 Nov 2009
REC-004862
active0 PEUGEOT 407
The recall campaign is to fit an air vent pipe in the vacuum circuit of affected vehicles. This pipe will prevent possible deterioration in braking assistance over a period of time.
Light Vehicle
28 Oct 2009
REC-004863
active0 PEUGEOT 307, Expert
The recall campaign consists of downloading a new version of vehicle exterior lighting software which is necessary to prevent the lighting switch position from being incorrectly detected by the lighting management system. In rare cases this may cause the exterior lights to inadvertently cut out with no action taken by the driver.
Light Vehicle
28 Oct 2009
REC-003249
active0 AUDI A3, TT
There is a possibility that the control unit in the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) can cause a false temperature signal indicating that the clutch is overloaded. If this should happen, the control unit will open the clutch in order to protect the gearbox. As a consequence, the clutch protection function is activated, resulting in flashing gear-change indicator, uneven transmission of power, reduced engine torque and release of clutch.
Light Vehicle
23 Oct 2009
REC-003247
active0 CITROEN C2, C3, C3 Pluriel
The position of the lighting control ring is incorrectly detected by the lighting management system. Lamps may go out on affected vehicles without being requested to by the driver.
Light Vehicle
20 Oct 2009
REC-000391
active0 Hino 500 Series
The incorrect oil pan has been installed on a number of FT8J vehicles. There is a possibility that the front propeller shaft may interfere with the oil pan when the suspension is compressed causing damage to the oil pan.
Heavy Vehicle
19 Oct 2009
REC-003246
active0 BUELL XB12Ss
The front brake line on the subject motorcycles may contact the front tyre. This contact could cause a hole to develop in the front brake line, allowing brake fluid to leak. This condition might cause an ineffective front brake that could lead to a crash, which could result in injury or death of the rider.
Motorcycle
19 Oct 2009
REC-004860
active0 PEUGEOT 308
The recall of the affected vehicles is to replace the Brake Master Cylinder. This action is necessary to eliminate the possible deterioration of braking efficiency under certain operating conditions.
Light Vehicle
19 Oct 2009
REC-004864
active0 PEUGEOT 308
The recall of the affected vehicles is to replace the Brake Master Cylinder. This action is necessary to eliminate the possible deterioration of braking efficiency under certain operating conditions.
Light Vehicle
19 Oct 2009
REC-000695
active0 JAYCO Motorhome
Jayco is recalling some Jayco Motor Homes that may have been manufactured without a section of 240V wiring underneath the motor home being protected from potential damage.
Caravan/Motorhome
14 Oct 2009
REC-000774
active2006 KIA Carnival, Sorento
There is a possibility that due to a design flaw the stop lamp switch may not operate correctly. As a result of this concern: - The brake lights may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. - The brake lights may remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. - On some occasions, the shifter cannot be moved from the Park (P) position. - The ESC light may illuminate indicating 'ESC OFF'. - Operating the brake may not deactivate the Cruise Control System.
Light Vehicle
11 Oct 2009
REC-003244
active0 TRIUMPH Sprint ST
The drag link assembly fitted to the rear suspension on the Sprint ST (and ST with ABS fitted) motorcycles may have a potential problem
Motorcycle
8 Oct 2009
REC-000694
active0 JAYCO Caravan, Motorhome
The awning may unfurl and detach while driving.
Caravan/Motorhome
7 Oct 2009
REC-003242
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO FV Heavy
As a result of propeller shaft imbalance, it is possible a crack could develop in the propeller shaft centre bearing rest. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the centre bearing rest may fracture and cause a loss of drive.
Heavy Vehicle
7 Oct 2009
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