Vehicle Recalls
5,506 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-003066
active0 Kenworth All models except T350
In certain TAS85 steering gears an incorrect profile on the sector shaft gear may lead to chipping and damage of the gear. These chips can cause the steering to bind or stick during a turn. The 'bind/stick' condition could result in a decrease of vehicle control.
Heavy Vehicle
10 Jan 2008
REC-000457
active0 Holden VE and WM
One of the fuel lines in the engine compartment may have a rub condition with a fuel vapor hose clip.
Light Vehicle
8 Jan 2008
REC-003059
active0 JEEP Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander
Investigations have shown that the front brake callipers on the vehicles may have been incorrectly manufactured and could break under certain operating conditions. This could potentially increase the vehicle's stopping distance.
Light Vehicle
7 Jan 2008
REC-003060
active0 CHRYSLER Sebring (JS), Dodge Avenger (JS)
Investigations have shown engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector in the vehicles. This could potentially cause an electrical short circuit.
Light Vehicle
7 Jan 2008
REC-003061
active0 DODGE Avenger (JS)
Investigations have shown that the front door latch cables may become unseated from the interior release handle housing under certain conditions. This could cause the door latch handle to stick in the unlatched position or allow the lock function to become inoperative.
Light Vehicle
7 Jan 2008
REC-005278
active0 Honda TRX500 FA, FGA, FE & FM Motorcycles
In some circumstances ingress of water into the carburettor throttle body may occur due to rain or pressure washing. The water may freeze and cause the throttle to have sluggish response or to seize.
Motorcycle
6 Jan 2008
REC-003058
active0 Mercedes-Benz EvoBus O405N, O405NH
Cracks may develop in the steering idler arm after an extended period of operation. In an extreme case, a cracked steering idler arm may break without warning and cause a loss of steering control.
Heavy Vehicle
4 Jan 2008
REC-003063
active0 Honda MPE CBR1000RR
Die to fatigue a crack may develop in the brazed portion of the air vent pipe in the bottom of the fuel tank, resulting in fuel leakage.
Motorcycle
28 Dec 2007
REC-005277
active2006-2007 VMOTO Montego Scooter
Due to the deterioration with age of the tubeless valves fitted to the front and rear wheels, the rubber may lose its sealing ability, resulting in the gradual or rapid loss of tyre pressure.
Motorcycle
27 Dec 2007
REC-003062
active0 FIAT Ducato Van
It is necessary to check that the anchoring of pipes is performed by using the specific clips on the bodywork.
Light Vehicle
19 Dec 2007
REC-001451
active2006-2008 Volvo XC90
The climate control system may have limited operation after engine start up. In these instances there may be no defroster operation.
Light Vehicle
12 Dec 2007
REC-000245
active0 DUCATI Hypermotard 1100 & 1100 S
Failure of the number plate holder support.
Motorcycle
10 Dec 2007
REC-003055
active0 Ford WQ Fiesta, VM Transit
The engine installed in affected vehicles may be fitted with a front end accessory drive belt that could delaminate and result in premature failure.
Light Vehicle
10 Dec 2007
REC-003056
active0 Daf Euro 4 CF
If the independent trailer handpiece is actuated while the vehicle is in cruise control, the cruise control will not cutout and the engine will continue driving. After the trailer brake is released the vehicle will also accelerate back to its original setting. The cruise control should disengage when the independent trailer brakes are operated.
Heavy Vehicle
6 Dec 2007
REC-003048
active0 Honda Legend
Potential fluid loss from a power steering feed hose. The cause of the power steering hose fluid loss is unexpectedly high heat deterioration, causing a corresponding loss of material flexibility and durability. Fluid loss may result in an increase in steering effort, smoke from fluid contacting hot exhaust components and, in the worst case, fire.
Light Vehicle
5 Dec 2007
REC-000246
active0 DUCATI 1098, 1098 S, 1098 Tricolore
Engine stalls at idle, which could endanger rider safety. Problem to be fixed by downloading new software to the engine control unit.
Motorcycle
3 Dec 2007
REC-000685
active0 JAYCO Vans
Depending on the axle and suspension type, specific vans that have been manufactured by Jayco Corporation Pty Ltd may require a change to the jacking point of the van.
Caravan/Motorhome
30 Nov 2007
REC-003051
active0 CHRYSLER Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Jeep Commander, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler
Investigations have shown that the EBC module may have been programmed with an incorrect software version. It is possible under certain conditions that a momentary delay in braking could occur when coasting up hill. This could potentially increase the vehicle's stopping distance.
Light Vehicle
30 Nov 2007
REC-003047
active0 LEXUS IS250, GS300
During the manufacture of two fuel pipes located on the engine's fuel delivery manifold, high stress areas may have been created in the pipes. Combined with other factors such as continual high fuel pressure pulsations and the presence of natural corrosive agents in the fuel a fracture may form over time.
Light Vehicle
29 Nov 2007
REC-003052
active0 HYUNDAI i30
The spare wheel in the FDi30 SX and SLX variants are fitted from factory with a steel wheel and 185/65 R15 tyre. The road wheels on the SX variant are 195/65R15 steel wheels and the SLX is equipped with 205/55R16 alloy wheels. In order to comply with the Australian market regulations, all the affected vehicles will require the 15' spare steel wheel to have two warning labels attached to the outer face of steel rim. The warning labels indicate the spare wheel is for temporary use only at a maximum speed of 80KPH and the road wheel should be replaced with correct size wheel to match the remainder on the vehicle as soon as possible.
Light Vehicle
29 Nov 2007
REC-003054
active0 MITSUBISHI ZE & ZF Outlander
The front edge of the older design genuine accessory carpet mat overlaps the arc of travel of the accelerator pedal. This creates the potential for interference of the carpet mat with the accelerator at the full throttle position.
Light Vehicle
29 Nov 2007
REC-003053
active0 MITSUBISHI NS Pajero
A number of NS Pajero vehicles have been manufactured with the incorrect nuts used to retain the front R/H drive shaft and both front and rear propeller shafts. The threaded portion of the nut may deform on tightening, allowing the nut to become loose in operation.
Light Vehicle
28 Nov 2007
REC-001551
active0 ISUZU N5 NPR
A limited number of trucks have an incorrectly welded fluid coupling.
Heavy Vehicle
28 Nov 2007
REC-003049
active0 TRIUMPH Tiger 1050, Tiger 1050 (ABS), Sprint ST, Sprint ST (ABS)
A potential problem exists with restricted lateral movement of the sliding carriage of the fitted top rack, which could lead to reduced stability of the motorcycle if ridden at speeds in excess of 130km/h.
Motorcycle
28 Nov 2007