Vehicle Recalls
5,569 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-003260
active0 EvoBus Euro 4, model 0510
Inadequate sealing of the ball joint on the left and right front axle upper control arms may lead to accelerated wear in the joint, which in time, could result in a separation of the ball pin from the joint housing. Should this occur normal steering control is no longer possible.
Heavy Vehicle
4 Dec 2009
REC-003261
active0 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van 906
An engine oil pan retaining bolt which is too short may have been fitted during production. This retaining bolt also serves as a fixing point for the alternator/starter cable duct at the engine block. If the vehicle is involved in a collision and the cable duct is not properly attached, it could be dislodged and create a short circuit involving the unfused cables.
Light Vehicle
4 Dec 2009
REC-001501
active2006-2009 Volvo XC90 D5
Investigations have found that the power steering hose may come into conflict with the engine cooling fan. Should this condition occur the subsequent chafing on the hose will result in a sudden drainage of power steering oil and a loss of power steering assistance.
Light Vehicle
3 Dec 2009
REC-003256
active0 NISSAN J32 Maxima
A concern has been detected relating to the incorrect routing of the curtain air bag strap. If the curtain air bag was to be deployed, the air bag strap may cause displacement of A-pillar inner trim. This concern was found by Nissan Motor Company Japan during side impact testing however at this stage we have no reported cases of this incident in Australia.
Light Vehicle
26 Nov 2009
REC-003259
active0 Honda MPE VT750C
During battery positive cable installation, some battery cables interfere with the battery box holders in an area not protected by insulation, allowing the positive battery cable coating to be worn through. As a result, this may cause a short circuit of the battery cable resulting in melting, smoking and, in the worst case, possibly fire.
Motorcycle
24 Nov 2009
REC-000214
active0 CITROEN C5 (X7)
Engine running poorly. Consequences: Poor driving performance. Corrective Action: The Citroën Dealer will download new software to DW10 Engine ECU.
Light Vehicle
20 Nov 2009
REC-003257
active0 CITROEN C5 (X7)
Conformity of fitting of the windscreen side trim. In rare cases the fitting of the trim on the windscreen side trim may come loose.
Light Vehicle
20 Nov 2009
REC-003258
active0 CITROEN C5 (X7)
Loss of communication from the steering wheel mounted controls.
Light Vehicle
20 Nov 2009
REC-003245
active0 NISSAN T31 X-Trail
A concern has been detected relating to the cover screw securing the pinion shaft of the steering gear to the gear housing which may loosen and cause noisy steering operation. In the worst case scenario the cover screw may eventually come out which would result in a loss of steering control.
Light Vehicle
18 Nov 2009
REC-003248
active0 NISSAN X-Trail T31 Diesel
A concern has been detected relating to the cover screw securing the pinion shaft of the steering gear to the gear housing which may loosen and cause noisy steering operation. In the worst case scenario the cover screw may eventually come out which would result in a loss of steering control.
Light Vehicle
18 Nov 2009
REC-004861
active0 NISSAN J10 Dualis
A concern has been detected relating to the cover screw securing the pinion shaft of the steering gear to the gear housing which may loosen and cause noisy steering operation. In the worst case scenario the cover screw may eventually come out which would result in a loss of steering control.
Light Vehicle
18 Nov 2009
REC-003250
active0 CHRYSLER 300C, SRT8
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) side airbag wires were installed in the incorrect electrical connector cavities. This results in the incorrect (opposite) side air bag deployment under certain crash conditions.
Light Vehicle
17 Nov 2009
REC-003253
active0 JAGUAR XF 3.0L
The fuel transfer tube inside the fuel tank has been incorrectly designed which can lead to the fuel transfer pipe becoming either kinked sufficiently to prevent fuel flow, or inserted too far into the fuel delivery module which could restrict the flow. Under certain driving conditions the vehicle will suffer fuel starvation whilst showing a fuel level (<1/4) still available on the gauge. Power Assisted Steering will be lost once the vehicle drops below the torque converter speed lock-up threshold however the mechanical steering will remain functional with some increase in the steering effort required. Brake vacuum reservoir replenishment will also be lost once the convertor speed lock up threshold is reached, at this point depending upon brake use the vehicle will lose power assistance, however the brakes will remain functional with some increase in pedal effort. A restart will not be possible until the vehicle has been refueled.
Light Vehicle
17 Nov 2009
REC-000392
active0 Hino Dutro
The intermittent relay contact points located in the wiper combination switch assembly, due to a durability factor may wear prematurely. Frequent operation of the intermittent wiper circuit may cause the intermittent relay contact points to separate from the contact arm causing an electrical short circuit, resulting in wipers being inoperative. In the worst case, there is the possibility of a fire in the front windscreen wiper combination switch assembly.
Heavy Vehicle
12 Nov 2009
REC-003254
active0 Toyota Dyna
Frequent operation of the intermittent wiper circuit may cause the relay contact points to separate from the contact arm causing an electrical short circuit, resulting in the wipers being inoperative. In the worst case there is the possibility of a fire in the front windscreen combination switch assembly.
Heavy Vehicle
12 Nov 2009
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