Vehicle Recalls
5,507 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002805
active0 Mercedes-Benz A Class (type 168)
A notching effect may be present in the left or right side wiper arm which could in turn weaken it. A possible consequence is that the arm may fracture when placed under high loads.
Light Vehicle
1 Nov 2005
REC-002797
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Canter FE214E and FE444F
Due to insufficient strength the steering knuckle arm fitted to the truck may crack if frequent stationary steering operation is applied.
Heavy Vehicle
1 Nov 2005
REC-005261
active0 HARLEY DAVIDSON V Rod-VRSCSE My2005
The Stationary Noise Label is incorrect.
Motorcycle
1 Nov 2005
REC-002808
active0 Mercedes-Benz Actros
Moisture may penetrate the steering shaft in your Mercedes-Benz truck.
Heavy Vehicle
1 Nov 2005
REC-002801
active0 LAND ROVER Discovery 3 Series vehicles fitted with coil suspension
Some vehicles are fitted with an incorrect scissor style jack.
Light Vehicle
26 Oct 2005
REC-002796
active0 MITSUBISHI DB 380
The connector locking tab on the fuel hose that connects to the fuel inlet pipe on the engine may not be fully based and, as a result, the hose may become dislodged. In the worst case this could result in fuel leakage and loss of fuel pressue causing the engine to stop.
Light Vehicle
25 Oct 2005
REC-002813
active0 Volvo Bus Volvo Bus
A possibility of a thermal malfunction on water seperator bowl with heater. There is a risk of overheating due to low fuel level in combination with a faulty thermostat in the water seperator bowl.
Heavy Vehicle
19 Oct 2005
REC-002818
active0 Toyota Corolla/RAV4/Echo
In the subject vehicles, the headlamp dimmer switch contact points may overheat due to high internal electrical resistance caused by residue build up on the surface of the contact points. In the worst case, this overheating may cause the headlamps to become inoperative.
Light Vehicle
19 Oct 2005
REC-002810
active0 Iveco EuroCargo
There is a chance that the footbrake retaining bolts if loosened sufficiently it may interefere with correct brake travel. This interference of the brake pedal may result in excess force being required to operate the braking system or in extreme cases, total inability to depress the brake pedal which will result in the brake system not operating.
Heavy Vehicle
14 Oct 2005
REC-002795
active0 MITSUBISHI LPG only fuel vehicles built by MMAL
Safety valve may not operate at the required relief pressure.
Light Vehicle
7 Oct 2005
REC-002798
active0 MITSUBISHI EVO VIII Lancer Turbo
The turbocharger coolant hose was manafactured from a material that is not considered durable in this location. In the worst case the hose may deteriorate to the point of allowing a coolant leak onto the exhaust manifold.
Light Vehicle
30 Sept 2005
REC-000445
active0 Holden VZ
A potential wiring harness routing and retention condition may exist that could interfere with the driver's foot when applying the brake pedal.
Light Vehicle
22 Sept 2005
REC-002794
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Rosa Bus
The partition in front of the first passenger seat as you enter the side door does not conform to ADR5/04 requirements.
Heavy Vehicle
22 Sept 2005
REC-000444
active0 Holden TS Astra convertible
An error exists regarding the tyre inflation information printed on the tyre placard fitted to a specific number of TS Astra convertibles. The tyre placard specifies incorrect imperial (PSI) values for the tyre inflation pressures.
Light Vehicle
22 Sept 2005
REC-002761
active0 LAND ROVER Freelander
Under certain operating conditions the left hand rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child-lock is engaged.
Light Vehicle
21 Sept 2005
REC-000772
active0 KIA K2700
A potential concern with regards to a steering column bracket contacting the brake booster outlet pipe. This may lead to breakage of the outlet pipe.
Light Vehicle
16 Sept 2005
REC-002817
active0 Toyota Tarago
A possibility exists that the parking brake cable lock nut may not have been correctly tightened during the vehicle assembly process. This condition may lead to loosening of the adjusting nut resulting in excessive travel of the parking brake pedal.
Light Vehicle
15 Sept 2005
REC-002807
active0 SUZUKI Burgman AN250K3/K4, Burgman AN650K3/K4
Possibility for the ignition switch terminal case to fail. This may cause some lighting devices to be inoperative or possibly the engine to stall and be unable to be restrated.
Motorcycle
15 Sept 2005
REC-002791
active0 Holden XC Barina
A potential manufacturing defect in the housing of the airbag and may affect the deployment or operation of the passenger airbag if it is activated.
Light Vehicle
12 Sept 2005
REC-000127
active0 BMW 5 Series
Material fatigue and subsequent cracking may occur on the spring support plates of the front struts. This problem mainly occurs at high mileage and after a long period of service.
Light Vehicle
9 Sept 2005
REC-002790
active0 Toyota Hilux 4WD + 4Runner
A fatigue crack may develop on the Steering Relay Rod. The crack may occur if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort is required.
Light Vehicle
7 Sept 2005
REC-002787
active0 Toyota Tarago ACR30
A crack may develop in the epoxy resin of the ignition coil from the effects of engine heat, resulting in a potential open circuit or poor connection of the secondary coil winding wire.
Light Vehicle
31 Aug 2005
REC-002789
active0 TIEMAN Water Tanker
A 50mm water tank support bracket(s) may be missing.
Trailer
30 Aug 2005
REC-004839
active0 SAAB 9-3 Sport Sedan
The check valve, part of the brake booster vacuum pipe, may not fulfill lifetime requirements. Over time, the valve will deteriorate.
Light Vehicle
26 Aug 2005