Vehicle Recalls
5,464 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-003094
active0 JAGUAR XK
The Restraints Control Module (RCM) fitted to certain Right Hand Drive XK vehicles has been incorrectly configured for Left hand Drive in regard to the operation of the side airbags.
Light Vehicle
19 May 2008
REC-000066
active2003–2008 BENTLEY Continental Series
On affected vehicles there is the potential for road salt to corrode the outer surface of the fuel filter. In extreme cases, this may lead to the filter housing becoming porous with a corresponding fuel leak. Such a leak has the potential for combustion.
Light Vehicle
16 May 2008
REC-003133
active0 Western Star Various
Certain TRW TAS85 steering gears may have incorrectly machines sector shaft teeth which may cause the gear assembly to stick or bind.
Heavy Vehicle
7 May 2008
REC-003092
active0 ISUZU F Series
A batch of F Series truck produced in early November 2007 may have a potential safety related fault. The fault relates to the steering yoke pinch bolt, this bolt may have been incorrectly tensioned during the assembly procedure and as a result the bolts thread may have been damaged.
Heavy Vehicle
7 May 2008
REC-004845
active0 Volvo V70, XC70
The SRS software may not function correctly.
Light Vehicle
30 Apr 2008
REC-001487
active2007–2008 Volvo V50
The roof rails have been fitted to the roof with incorrect bolts on these vehicles.
Light Vehicle
30 Apr 2008
REC-003093
active0 YAMAHA XT660RW
The Manufacture Date stamped onto the compliance plate is stamped with the incorrect information. The correct Month and Year must read 03/07.
Motorcycle
30 Apr 2008
REC-003375
active0 YAMAHA XT660
The Manufacture Date stamped onto the compliance plate is stamped with the incorrect information. The correct Month and Year must read 03/07.
Motorcycle
30 Apr 2008
REC-004846
active0 Volvo S40, V50, C30
Some vehicles have been fitted with incorrect wheel studs to the rear hubs only.
Light Vehicle
30 Apr 2008
REC-000247
active0 DUCATI Tricolore 1098, 1098 S, 1098
Inspection and possible replacement of the final drive sprocket to ensure the final drive sprocket has not developed cracks which could fracture the socket causing it to fail.
Motorcycle
29 Apr 2008
REC-000459
active2006–2008 Holden VE Commodore
'Surveillance Mode' switch when pressed will turn off the headlights when the headlight switch is in the 'Auto' position.
Light Vehicle
28 Apr 2008
REC-003091
active0 Toyota Dyna 200 XZU305, XZU345
There is a possibility that the front stabiliser link may fracture due to excess stress applied during full travel condition of the suspension (bound/rebound and cornering).
Heavy Vehicle
24 Apr 2008
REC-003233
active0 BMW R1200 Series
The brake lines installed on the motorcycles might be under strain. The vibrations that occur when the motorcycle is being ridden could cause these brake lines to develop leaks, allowing brake fluid to escape.
Motorcycle
24 Apr 2008
REC-000569
active0 Honda Civic Type R
If the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally pressed there is a risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently.
Light Vehicle
22 Apr 2008
REC-000390
active0 Hino Dutro XZU305, Dutro XZU345
There is a possibility that the front stabilizer link may become damaged as a result of excessive stress applied to the link when the suspension is in the fully extended position. In the worst case the stabilizer link may fracture resulting in separation of the stabilizer bar and stabilizer link.
Heavy Vehicle
22 Apr 2008
REC-003090
active0 Mazda Mazda2
When driving at cruising speeds with the A/C on and subjected to high ambient temperatures, the engine control system may hold the vehicle idle speed at a level higher than required when slowing down. The high idle speed may result in a reduced intake manifold vacuum value being available to provide assistance for the braking system. If the brakes are operated repeatedly when this condition is present, an increased pedal effort will be required to apply the brakes.
Light Vehicle
21 Apr 2008
REC-003088
active0 ITEC ITEC 7600
The vehicles fitted with the Bendix SR-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valve has an internal check valve tht may not properly seat, causing internal air leakage. This internal leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Heavy Vehicle
15 Apr 2008
REC-003089
active0 Honda MPE VTX1300, VT750C, VTR1000F, VTR250
The affected units have an improperly manufactured fuel valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel.
Motorcycle
15 Apr 2008
REC-003146
active0 Mazda B4000
Due to excessive clearance at the bonnet shroud bump stop rubbers and/or missing reinforcement brackets on the bonnet striker foot, bonnet striker failure may occur. In a worst-case scenario, detachment of the striker from the bonnet may cause the bonnet to open while driving.
Light Vehicle
15 Apr 2008
REC-004852
active0 PEUGEOT 307
A component may have a manufacturing non-conformity which in time could alter the braking assistance.
Light Vehicle
15 Apr 2008
REC-000458
active0 Holden JF Viva
ADR62/2 specifies towing equipment is required to comply with Australian Standards AS4177.2-2004. Affected vehicles do not conform as the stipulated minimum clearance between the tow ball when fitted, and the rear bumper bas fascia is less than the specified 65mm.
Light Vehicle
7 Apr 2008
REC-003078
active0 CITROEN C6
Non-conforming brake assistance vacuum pump.
Light Vehicle
31 Mar 2008
REC-003087
active0 CITROEN C4, C5
Non-conforming brake assistance vacuum pump.
Light Vehicle
31 Mar 2008
REC-003082
active0 VOLVO TRUCK FH, FM
Some vehicles may have incorrect torque on the lower steering arm bolts, resulting in a loose steering arm (which means that the vehicle can loose the steering ability on one wheel).
Heavy Vehicle
28 Mar 2008