Vehicle Recalls
5,507 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002902
active0 PBR Automotive hydraulic brake wheel cylinder part no. JB3178
Has the potential to leak brake fluid.
Light Vehicle
7 July 2006
REC-002890
active0 EvoBus O500RF COACH
Under extremely high dynamic loading there is a possibility that a fracture could occur at the crimp crease of the crimp connections on the front lower transverse control arms. Should this occur proper steering control at the affected wheel may no longer be possible.
Heavy Vehicle
6 July 2006
REC-002881
active0 CHRYSLER RG VOYAGER
The wiper motor armature could sieze and break, thereby rendering the wiper motor inoperative and compromise the driver's forward vision in wet conditions.
Light Vehicle
5 July 2006
REC-001386
active2004 VOLKSWAGEN Transporter T5
Inspection of handbrake lever required.
Light Vehicle
5 July 2006
REC-002883
active0 Toyota Landcruiser
During heavy winching operations, there is a possibility that the welds on the bullbar adaptor mounting brackets which attach the bullbar to the vehicle may fracture and in the worst case allow the bullbar to become detached from the vehicle.
Light Vehicle
27 June 2006
REC-000449
active1998-2003 Holden UBS JACKAROO & MONTEREY
A condition can occur where the Diesel fuel Injector internal sealing may deteriorate and potentially allow fuel to leak into the engine crank case and contaminate the engine oil.
Light Vehicle
27 June 2006
REC-002888
active0 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS & COLUMBIA
One or more of the special fasteners securing the hub to the steering wheel may be too short to provide the required engagement on the pin, which in turn could cause the steering wheel to become loose, or even seperate from the hub.
Heavy Vehicle
23 June 2006
REC-005188
active0 Honda Odyssey 1995 and 1996 YM
Poor contact between ignition switch contacts may lead to arcing, causing burning of the contacts and increased electrical resistance. Heat generated due to the increased resistance may melt solder contained in the switch, which could fall into the driver's footwell.
Light Vehicle
22 June 2006
REC-002887
active0 PEUGEOT 307
In rare cases the rear cross-member and the rear small side members do not comply with manufacturer's specifications.
Light Vehicle
20 June 2006
REC-002886
active0 Volvo FH/FM
There is a concerned relating to the brake pads fitted on a limited range of axles equipped with maxi brakes. This may cause overheating due to the dragging brake pads.
Heavy Vehicle
9 June 2006
REC-002875
active0 ISUZU CXZ, FTR, FVM
There is a potenial safety concern that relates to the knuckle arm fixing bolts. The longer of the two bolts has been incorrectly manufactured and has not been heat treated inline with the desired specification. This may cause the bolt head to snap off and then transfer the entire load to the one remaining bolt. If this remaining bolt was to fail there is the potential that the driver could lose control of the vehicles steering system.
Heavy Vehicle
8 June 2006
REC-002873
active0 PEUGEOT 407 Coupe
The original engine managment software can, in rare cases, cause the engine to stall in cold temperatures.
Light Vehicle
7 June 2006
REC-002878
active0 PEUGEOT 307
In rare cases, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve (EGR) may cause hard starting/stalling and cause the engine diagnostics warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel.
Light Vehicle
2 June 2006
REC-002860
active0 PEUGEOT 407
In rare cases, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve (EGR) may cause hard starting/stalling and cause the engine diagnostics warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel.
Light Vehicle
2 June 2006
REC-002874
active0 Toyota Prius NHW20
There is a possibility that the steering intermediate shaft may become loose or develop a crack. In the worst case, if the vehicle continues to be operated under these conditions, the steering connection may seperate or fracture, which could result in loss of steering.
Light Vehicle
1 June 2006
REC-002877
active0 NISSAN D40 Navara
There is an issue that may result in excessive wear of the rear wheel bearings that will lead to noise occuring from the rear axle. If this is not rectified, the bearings could ultimately fail resulting in the half shaft assembly becoming detached from the axle.
Light Vehicle
30 May 2006
REC-002871
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Heavy FP, FS, FV
There is a possibility the front axle wheel hubs fitted to these trucks may crack if subjected to overload overload conditions, or from excessive tensioning of the wheel nuts, during routine service.
Heavy Vehicle
29 May 2006
REC-002872
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Heavy FP, FS, FV
There is a posibility the door foot pads may break.
Heavy Vehicle
29 May 2006
REC-000854
active0 MAN AUTOMOTIVE Trucks
Connection between shaft and universal joint on steering propshaft may work loose.
Heavy Vehicle
25 May 2006
REC-002869
active0 SUBARU Impreza WRX, STI
These models are susceptible to interference from high voltage signals either from an external source or due to engine ignition system malfunction or as a result of unauthorised modifications (e.g. high powered stereo systems or ignition systems), which can cause the security system control module to reset and shut down the vehicle.
Light Vehicle
24 May 2006
REC-002868
active0 Scania K94, L94, K114, K124
The rubber grommets for the alternator protective casing are too soft. As a result, the grommets work loose and the alternator cables chafe against the metal edges and break.
Heavy Vehicle
23 May 2006
REC-002870
active0 Renault Megane II
The stop of the brake pedal collapse system may be missing which in extreme circumstances could diminish braking efficiency and affect safety.
Light Vehicle
23 May 2006
REC-002864
active0 Toyota LandCruiser Prado
Due to insufficient strength of the rear axle shaft flange, a crack may develop at the neck of the flange if the vehicle is operated in certain driving conditions, such as repeated high speed driving on winding mountain roads. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, the crack may expand and in the worst case, the flange could fracture causing wheel separation.
Light Vehicle
17 May 2006
REC-001480
active2002-2006 Volvo XC90
The outer tie rod end joints, on the steering gear, may fracture.
Light Vehicle
17 May 2006