Vehicle Recalls
5,467 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002776
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Fighter & Heavy Series
The cab hook may bend and not secure the cabin. Also the hook indicator rubber rebound cushion may stick to the hook and not properly indicate the security of the cabin. As a result the cab warning light in the dash may not illuminate when the cabin lock is relased.
Heavy Vehicle
9 Aug 2005
REC-002771
active0 Mazda RX-8
There is a possibility for excessive thermal heat to build up around the exhaust system. The potential exists for the excessive heat to cause electrical component failures, and in a worst case scenario, it may cause damage to the fuel tank possibly resulting in fuel leakage.
Light Vehicle
28 July 2005
REC-002772
active0 Mazda RX-8
There is a possibility for the front lower control arms to develop cracks around the ball joint socket due to casting defects in the control arm. The potential exists for the ball joint to become dislodged from the lower control arm, and in a worst case scenario, the driver may loose control of the vehicle.
Light Vehicle
28 July 2005
REC-000441
active0 Holden VZ Crewman (Storm Pack)
The compliance plate currently fitted to vehicles affected by this campaign show an incorrect 'Gross Vehicle Mass' (GVM) value.
Light Vehicle
27 July 2005
REC-002767
active0 HYUNDAI NF Sonata
When driving at speeds of 40-60kmh uphill through moderate corners, the ESP may activate prematurely, causing unintended deceleration of the vehicle. This is due to over-sensitive operation of the ESP sensor.
Light Vehicle
27 July 2005
REC-002768
active0 Mercedes-Benz Actros, Axor, Atego 2.
The park brake operating lever can jam if inadvertently actuated when already placed under upward tension. In this case the park brake lever could be incorrectly interpreted by the driver as being in the engaged park brake position. It is possible for the lever to release unintentionally and the vehicle to roll away.
Heavy Vehicle
21 July 2005
REC-002769
active0 MAN AUTOMOTIVE Air Dryer 151305b
The compressed air system may no longer be able to be filled due to internal parts in the air system coming loose and in unfavourable circumstances becoming jammed under valve and seat of the 'blow-off' valve.
Heavy Vehicle
21 July 2005
REC-002766
active0 AUDI A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet Model
Audi AG, having found that there is the possibility that the brightness of these Xenon headlamps fitted to above mentioned Audi models may reduce significantly over time, in the interest of customer satisfaction and possible long term vehicle safety, is voluntarily initiating this vehicle safety recall campaign in Australia to replace the reflectors of both headlamps fitted on these vehicles.
Light Vehicle
20 July 2005
REC-002765
active0 EvoBus 0405N, 0405NH
The fabricated steering idler arm can become weakened if it is over-stressed. In extreme cases this could lead to a loss of steering control.
Heavy Vehicle
20 July 2005
REC-002764
active0 FREIGHTLINER Argosy, Century & Columbia Class
The steering shaft U-joint pinch bolt on some right hand drive vehicles may not have been correctly torqued during production. In this case the pinch bolt may become loose and fall out, possibly allowing the steering shaft to separate.
Heavy Vehicle
18 July 2005
REC-002763
active0 KIA Rio
Potential concern with 13' steel wheels fitted to some Kia Rio. Fatigue cracking may develop during long term driving.
Light Vehicle
18 July 2005
REC-002760
active0 LAND ROVER Freelander
The affected vehicles will be recalled as a concern has been highlighted with the left hand rear door lock. Under certain operating conditions the left hand rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when it is believed that the child lock is engaged.
Light Vehicle
15 July 2005
REC-002780
active0 SUZUKI Swift (RS415)
The material of the fuel pump impeller may be swollen by certain fuel properties causing interference inside the impeller case. Subject to this condition the pump may cease to function.
Light Vehicle
14 July 2005
REC-002709
active0 Mitsubishi Truck Fighter FK Series
The possibility that during the original assembly the front hubs may have been incorrectly packed with grease. This has the potential to cause front hub bearing damage.
Heavy Vehicle
13 July 2005
REC-002762
active0 Toyota Corolla
In the subject vehicles, the moon roof can be operated with the ignition switch in the 'OFF' position. This condition contravenes ADR42 'General Safety Requirements' relating to operation of power operated window, which must only be possible when the key that controls activation of the vehicle's engine is in the 'ON', 'START' or 'ACCESSORY' position.
Light Vehicle
13 July 2005
REC-001074
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Fighter, Heavy
The possibility that during the original assembly the front hubs may have been incorrectly packed with grease. This has the potential to cause front hub bearing damage.
Heavy Vehicle
12 July 2005
REC-002759
active0 Neway AD Series Rear Suspension
Each kit includes either 1,2 or 3 transverse beam assemblies & each transverse beam includes 2 cast ends which do not meet the required specification. The defective cast ends are identified with the stamping 'SS'.
Heavy Vehicle
1 July 2005
REC-002959
active0 CITROEN Berlingo
The airbag control system may not operate in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications.
Light Vehicle
1 July 2005
REC-002758
active0 CITROEN Berlingo
The airbag control system may not operate in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications.
Light Vehicle
1 July 2005
REC-000440
active0 Holden RA Rodeo crew cab, RA Rodeo
The fuel filler pipes fitted to some models of RA Rodeo are designed and manufactured from a non-electrically conductive material. During filling of the petrol tank, an electrostatic charge may accumulate in the plastic fuel filler pipe which is electrically non conductive. This may result in fuel vapour flame flash during refueling.
Light Vehicle
29 June 2005
REC-002743
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO FP, FS & FV
The rubber component of the rear engine mounts may crack during normal operation. Both front and rear engine mounts will be replaced. 47 vehicles will also require replacement of the engine wiring harness. Because of the mounting position of the harness the wire coating may have rubbed on the corrugated protective tubing and damaged the wires insulation.
Heavy Vehicle
29 June 2005
REC-002744
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO FP, FS & FV
The rubber component of the rear engine mounts may crack during normal operation. Both front and rear engine mounts will be replaced. 47 vehicles will also require replacement of the engine wiring harness. Because of the mounting position of the harness the wire coating may have rubbed on the corrugated protective tubing and damaged the wires insulation.
Heavy Vehicle
29 June 2005
REC-005256
active0 NISSAN D22 Navara
Owing to a possible combination of causes of the spot welding condition, the spot welds between the hood lock support and the hood inner panel may separate. If the vehicle is driven without awareness of the unlatched hood lock, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
Light Vehicle
28 June 2005
REC-000098
active0 BMW K1200S & K1200R
There is a possibility of the ABS sensor cable sagging into a loop in the vicinity of the front left brake caliper when disassembly work is carried out (tyre change, for example). If this happens the sensor cable can chafe against the brake disc, with the result that the ABS function (not the active braking function) can fail.
Motorcycle
24 June 2005