Vehicle Recalls
5,463 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-003149
active0 Man TGA, TGS, TGX
A potential for uneven braking (side to side) due to a software error within the EBS control unit.
Heavy Vehicle
24 Oct 2008
REC-003148
active0 SUZUKI Vitara JB
Under extreme exposure levels to engine oil, contained in the combustion blow-by gas, the material compound of the Intercooler Outlet Pipe Insulator may swell and, as a result, dislodge from the throttle body. After extended periods in this dislodged condition, the improper ratio of air/fuel mixture may cause excessive deposition of carbon particulate in the Diesel Particulate Filter, and in an extreme instance may cause the Diesel Particulate Filter to catch fire.
Light Vehicle
23 Oct 2008
REC-003154
active0 MITSUBISHI RG Colt
On affected vehicles, the front door glass run channel (left and/or right) may have been incorrectly installed and as a result, there is the potential that when the front door glass is operated, it may disengage from the guide rail sash. This creates the possibility of contact with the door unlock rod and may result in the door opening.
Light Vehicle
21 Oct 2008
REC-003147
active0 Honda Jazz
During the manufacturing process, damage may have occurred to a joint in the handbrake lever assembly mechanism. Continued use may cause sufficient wear for the joint to detach and make the handbrake assembly unserviceable.
Light Vehicle
20 Oct 2008
REC-003151
active0 CHRYSLER 300C, 300C Touring
The rear axle hub nuts (RWD models) or front and rear axle hub nuts (AWD models) on the vehicles may loosen and allow the half shaft to disengage from the wheel hub. This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in loss of steering capabilities.
Light Vehicle
8 Oct 2008
REC-003150
active0 KAWASAKI KLX250T9F
The eligible units have been supplied with a mounting bracket and side reflectors that do not comply with Australian Design Rules.
Motorcycle
3 Oct 2008
REC-003144
active0 Mercedes-Benz Vito 639
Due to a faulty metallurgical process the hose fitting on the left rear park brake cable may detach and cancel the holding effect of the handbrake. This can also occur after the vehicle has been parked.
Light Vehicle
1 Oct 2008
REC-003145
active0 YAMAHA MT01, FZ1-N
There is a possibility that the rear view mirror may crack while riding. In the worst case, the mirror may not have enough strength against vibration in the long term, which may cause the mirror head to separate from the mirror stem.
Motorcycle
26 Sept 2008
REC-003143
active0 MITSUBISHI 380
There is the potential in the event a vehicle with a full tank of fuel is involved in a severe collision, that the LHR fuel tank retaining strap bracket may fail allowing the fuel tank to dislodge resulting in the possibility of a fuel leak.
Light Vehicle
24 Sept 2008
REC-003142
active0 LAND ROVER Freelander 2 Diesel
Condensation from the air conditioning evaporator mounted in the HeVAC unit can come into contact with the control circuitry for the additional electric booster heater; and a short circuit may result. This normally results in draining of the battery which eventually will go flat. This may lead to a non start situation. Additionally the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot and/or melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop in to a fire in the interior of the vehicle. All of these symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked and unattended.
Light Vehicle
23 Sept 2008
REC-003182
active0 LAND ROVER Freelander 2
Condensation from the air conditioning evaporator mounted in the HeVAC unit can come into contact with the control circuitry for the additional electric booster heater; and a short circuit may result. This normally results in draining of the battery which eventually will go flat. This may lead to a non start situation. Additionally the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot and/or melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop in to a fire in the interior of the vehicle. All of these symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked and unattended.
Light Vehicle
22 Sept 2008
REC-003139
active0 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906
Due to irregularities in the axle hardening process it is possible micro-fissures may develop in the axle which could lead to eventual failure and loss of drive power.
Light Vehicle
19 Sept 2008
REC-003140
active0 FREIGHTLINER Argosy, CL112, CST120 & CL120
It is possible that standard bolts rather than metric bolts may have been used in production to attach the brake caliper to the anchor plate at each wheel assembly. Incorrect bolts may not provide sufficient clamping force between the caliper and another plate, which could in turn lead to reduce brake effectiveness and increased risk of accident.
Heavy Vehicle
19 Sept 2008
REC-003137
active0 Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Type 215, 216, 221, 230
Due to an incomplete soldering process during manufacture, certain electrical connections on the circuit boards of the ABC body acceleration sensors may trigger random sprung mass vibrations at the front axle of the vehicle. This in turn could influence driving stability and operational safety. In some cases a warning message may also be displayed in the instrument cluster.
Light Vehicle
19 Sept 2008
REC-003138
active0 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906
Vans may have been incorrectly fitted with spring leaves on the rear axle which are 1mm too thick, which could cause the spring to break unexpectedly. Should this occur, and depending on the breaking point, it may no longer be possible to safely control the vehicle in critical driving situations.
Light Vehicle
19 Sept 2008
REC-003136
active0 MITSUBISHI Pajero (NM, NP)
There is the potential for the Accumulator fitted to the Hydraulic Brake Booster (HBB) to lose pressure.
Light Vehicle
18 Sept 2008
REC-003134
active0 SUBARU Impreza Hatch
Certain 2001-2003 MY Subaru Impreza hatches may have been manufactured with tailgate struts (also known as tailgate stays) that were inadequately tightened during production. The left and right tailgate struts are designed to support the tailgate when it is placed in an upright position. Each is connected to the tailgate by means of a stud bolt that is attached directly to a welded nut located within the tailgate. If one or both of the stud bolts wwere inadequately tightened, the loose stud bolt may put unintended stress at the area around the welded nut. Over time and after repeated tailgate operation (opening and closing), this condition could result in the welded nut, along with the tailgate strut, separating and detaching from the tailgate causing the tailgate to close unexpectedly.
Light Vehicle
10 Sept 2008
REC-000688
active2006–2008 JAYCO All product fitted w/12v electric awning
A safety strap will be fitted to each of the awning arms to ensure that should the gear in the electric motor break the awning is secured to the van.
Caravan/Motorhome
22 Aug 2008
REC-000689
active0 JAYCO Fiat Ducato Campervan
A safety check will be carried out on all Jayco motor homes that have been fitted with an exhaust pipe that exits on the side of the van but should exit at the rear of the motor home. This exhaust pipe will be removed and a exhaust system that exits at the rear most area of the motor home will be supplied and fitted.
Caravan/Motorhome
22 Aug 2008
REC-000359
active0 HARLEY DAVIDSON Various
The motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell, leading to a loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and in some cases may cause an engine stall, or a no-start condition.
Motorcycle
19 Aug 2008
REC-003131
active0 CITROEN C5
Slight play in the diesel return pipe fixings on the inlet manifold.
Light Vehicle
19 Aug 2008
REC-003122
active0 SUZUKI Grand Vitara 3dr
Due to the properties of the shape of the engine side fuel delivery pipe set, cracking of the pipe may occur through prolonged exposure to engine vibration. If exposed to this condition for a long period of time, a formed crack may become enlarged and lead to fuel leakage with a potential risk of fire.
Light Vehicle
8 Aug 2008
REC-003126
active0 CITROEN C4 Picasso
On the affected vehicles the panoramic glass roof moulding (junction plate between the windscreen and the glass roof) may be incorrectly bonded.
Light Vehicle
7 Aug 2008
REC-003128
active0 Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars
Certain vehicles which visited an authorised Mercedes-Benz workshop between 15-17 April 2008 and 5-10 June 2008 may have received a partially incorrect software update affecting some electronic control units. Unfortunately in these individual cases the software downloaded from the manufacturer by the workshop was inconsistent with the vehicle build specification. Under the most unfavourable circumstances this could affect the engine cut-off in the event of a collision, the on-board diagnosis function, or the fuel sensor and speedometer signal.
Light Vehicle
7 Aug 2008