Vehicle Recalls
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Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002917
active0 JEEP Cherokee (KJ)
Water may enter the front lower suspension ball joints which could cause the ball joints to corrode, and possibly separate. Ball joint separation could result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of collision.
Light Vehicle
5 Oct 2006
REC-002916
active0 MITSUBISHI Ralliart Turbo RG Colt
An incorrect seating capacity of 5 instead of the correct capacity of 4 was stamped onto the compliance plate of 123 vehicles. The vehicle only provides seat belts for a total of 4 occupants.
Light Vehicle
28 Sept 2006
REC-002914
active0 Iveco Daily City
A small number of Daily vehicles have incorrectly graded bolts fitted to the steering gear mounting. The bolts are used to mount the steering gear to the front axle.
Heavy Vehicle
25 Sept 2006
REC-002912
active0 ALFA ROMEO GTV, Spider
The wiring may come under a high resistance or a shorted circuit. The switch controlling the outer rear-view mirrors may overheat, resulting in the possible triggering of a fire in the switch.
Light Vehicle
18 Sept 2006
REC-002913
active0 Renault Master II
Possible cracking of the rear handbrake lever weakening the lever, which could lead to the handbrake cable being released.
Light Vehicle
14 Sept 2006
REC-002910
active0 Mercedes-Benz Actros, Atego, Axor
Under certain circumstances the threaded connection on the centre bearing of Grammer suspension seats can work loose, which in turn may cause the seat frame to be overloaded and possibly fracture. Such a condition can lead to the seat tilting backwards.
Heavy Vehicle
13 Sept 2006
REC-002909
active0 JEEP Grand Cherokee
Due to a manufacturing fault it is possible that the front seat heating elements could overheat sufficiently to cause an interior fire.
Light Vehicle
12 Sept 2006
REC-002908
active0 CHRYSLER 300C, PT Cruiser
A software problem may exist in the Front Control Module (model 300C) or the Totally Integrated Power Module (PT Cruiser) which could affect the correct functioning of the directional 'telltale' lights in the instrument cluster in the event of a failure to an external turn indicator globe. In this case the driver does not receive proper feedback when a turn indicator globe fails.
Light Vehicle
11 Sept 2006
REC-002971
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Canter FE534
There is a possibility that stress cracks may occur at the entry plates of the EGR cooler. If this occurs, engine coolant may leak, resulting in engine overheating.
Heavy Vehicle
8 Sept 2006
REC-002907
active0 JAGUAR X Type
The tyre placard label installed to Australian specification 2.1 ltre X-type vehicles shows an incorrect tyre size of 255/40ZR18 instead of the correct tyre size of 225/40ZR18. A change of tyre in December 2003 from 205/50R17 to 225/45R17 was also not included within the tyre placard label.
Light Vehicle
4 Sept 2006
REC-002880
active0 Honda Odyssey
Poor contact between the ignition switch contacts which may lead to arcing causing burning of the contacts and increased electrial resistance. As a result, this may interrupt the ignition switch circuit and cause the engine to stall. Additionally, heat generated due to increased resistance may melt solder within the switch and may fall into the drivers footwell.
Light Vehicle
4 Sept 2006
REC-002879
active0 Honda CR-V, Integra, Civic 4 door, Civic 5 door,
Throughout the manufacturing process of the ignition switch, the ignition switch interlock lever may have been contaminated with foreign matter. If the interlock lever is contaminated, the possibility of the ignition key being removed from the ignition switch when the selector lever is not in the Park position exists. As a result, there is a potential the vehicle may move without warning if the handbrake is not applied.
Light Vehicle
4 Sept 2006
REC-002849
active0 Toyota Surf
The nature of the defect relates to the steering relay rod, which potentially may develop a fatigue crack on the bend in the rod near the Pitman arm ball joint connection.
Light Vehicle
31 Aug 2006
REC-002904
active0 Toyota Surf 130 Series
The nature of the defect relates to the steering relay rod, which potentially may develop a fatigue crack on the bend in the rod near the Pitman arm ball joint connection.
Light Vehicle
31 Aug 2006
REC-002850
active0 Toyota Surf
The nature of the defect relates to the steering relay rod, which potentially may develop a fatigue crack on the bend in the rod near the Pitman arm ball joint connection.
Light Vehicle
31 Aug 2006
REC-002848
active0 Toyota Surf
The nature of the defect relates to the steering relay rod, which potentially may develop a fatigue crack on the bend in the rod near the Pitman arm ball joint connection.
Light Vehicle
31 Aug 2006
REC-005268
active0 NISSAN D40 Navara
A concern has been detected related to incorrect assembly and manufacture of the rear axle assembly. This issue may result in excessive wear of the rear wheel bearings that will lead to noise occurring 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
29 Aug 2006
REC-000064
active2003-2004 BENTLEY Arnage R, RL, T, LWB & Limousine
There is the potential for a foul to occur between a brake pipe and an engine mounted hose clip, which could eventually result in failure of the brake pipe. This failure could result in a loss of brake fluid which may lead to an increased stopping distance under braking. In addition, there is a risk of fire due to brake fluid escaping into the engine compartment.
Light Vehicle
28 Aug 2006
REC-002903
active0 BENTLEY Continental GT
There is the potential for a foul to occur between a brake pipe and an engine mounted hose clip, which could eventually result in failure of the brake pipe. This failure could result in a loss of brake fluid which may lead to an increased stopping distance under braking. In addition, there is a risk of fire due to brake fluid escaping into the engine compartment.
Light Vehicle
28 Aug 2006
REC-002905
active0 AUDI A3
There is a possibility that in isolated cases a gradual loss of gas can occur in the gas generator for the curtain airbags, thereby causing the airbag not to inflate when required.
Light Vehicle
24 Aug 2006
REC-002906
active0 TRIUMPH Sprint ST (1050cc), Sprint ST ABS (1050cc), Speed Triple (1050cc) & Daytona
A potential problem with the reara brake caliper carrier positioning stud (stop bolt) which could result in brake caliper carrier movement, thereby possibly causing damage to the rear swing arm.
Motorcycle
24 Aug 2006
REC-002937
active0 FIAT Ducato van
Due to an oversight that may have occurred in production some vans were not fitted with rear mudflaps in accordance to the certification specification.
Light Vehicle
10 Aug 2006
REC-002900
active0 Mercedes-Benz VITO & VIANO
The manufacturer has advised of a possible software fault in the SRS control unit which, if present, could prevent the generation of a crash signal in the event of a rear end collision.
Light Vehicle
10 Aug 2006
REC-002901
active0 BUELL XB12R Ulysses
Either the pivot bolt for the sidestand leg or the mounting bracket bolts could break (possibly without notice) and could cause the motorcycle to fall.
Motorcycle
10 Aug 2006