Vehicle Recalls
5,467 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002754
active0 Mercedes-Benz E Class, SL Class
A condition may exist with certain functions of the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) on a number of type 230, SL Class and 211, E Class vehicles.
Light Vehicle
15 June 2005
REC-000439
active0 Holden VZ WL
A condition may occur where the front brake hose can slide out from the retaining bracket on the front strut.
Light Vehicle
15 June 2005
REC-002756
active0 Scania truck (1 only)
Production mounting of the hub cover 1760065 has been unsatisfactory during the period from February to March 2005. Manufacture of the hub cover has been of sub standard quality with the result that the snap ring has not seated properly in its groove.
Heavy Vehicle
15 June 2005
REC-002755
active0 Mangles White 16'' Sunraysia Style Landcruiser Pattern Rims
The defect appears to be in the mounting face of these rims being bent during manufacture and allowing the wheel nuts to loosen as the trailer is towed on the road. This can cause the wheel studs to break and the wheel to detach from the trailer.
Trailer
15 June 2005
REC-005255
active0 YAMAHA Models XVS650 & XVS1100
Subsequent to the initial recall notice, it has been found the remedy has insufficient safety margin to correct the problem. This applies to XVS650 and XVS1100 models only. The factory has produced new parts to change the strength of the mounting hardware.
Motorcycle
14 June 2005
REC-002753
active0 PEUGEOT 307
Replacement of Plush Velour Floor Mats if fitted to vehichle, to eliminate the possible risk of the floor mat coming into contact with the accelerator pedal.
Light Vehicle
10 June 2005
REC-002752
active0 Mack Various
Position of the side indicator lights on the bonneted series vehicles does not comply with the Australian Design Rules.
Heavy Vehicle
7 June 2005
REC-002750
active0 YAMAHA FJR1300A
Incorrect approval number stamped on the compliance plate.
Motorcycle
30 May 2005
REC-002757
active0 Ford JH Econovan
Potential exists for a park brake bracket within the rear brake assembly to crack, particularly where the parking brake is used frequently or with excessive force.
Light Vehicle
27 May 2005
REC-002751
active0 Mazda E Series (SK/SY)
Potential exists for a park brake bracket within the rear brake assembly to crack, particularly where the parking brake is used frequently or with force. Should the component crack, the potential exists for it to dislodge and become wedged within the brake mechanism. Rear brake wheels could lock without warning & cause vehicle to skid.
Heavy Vehicle
25 May 2005
REC-002746
active0 APRILIA Pegasso 650 ie
The sidestand on some vehicles may malfunction.
Motorcycle
17 May 2005
REC-002749
active0 Toyota Landcruiser Prado
There is a possibility that the front suspension lower ball joint may have been scratched. If the vehicle is operated for an extensive period in this condition, excessive wear of the ball joint may occur with consequent looseness of the front suspension. The driver may experience increased steering effort and reduced steering self centring feeling and the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control.
Light Vehicle
17 May 2005
REC-002748
active0 Toyota Camry, Avalon
The No 1 rear suspension arm may have been incorrectly welded. In instances where the weld is not to specification the arm may break at the bush housing weld area and in the worst case vehicle directional control may be affected.
Light Vehicle
17 May 2005
REC-002747
active0 PEUGEOT 307
Oscillation of the motorised throttle valve may cause breakage of the throttle stop. The engine may be placed in the emergency program phase (limp mode) with a possible reduction in braking assistance.
Light Vehicle
10 May 2005
REC-002719
active0 Ford Explorer (UT, UX)
Ball stud bracket located on rear liftgate window could rotate out of position on the glass & cause window to drop. Hinge which attached liftgate window to liftgate body may separate from body & cause window to drop.
Light Vehicle
9 May 2005
REC-002731
active0 Mazda MPV (LW)
There is a possibility that the automatic transmission gear selection shift lever could come loose and fall out. This may result in the driver moving the shift lever into an unwanted position.
Light Vehicle
9 May 2005
REC-002745
active0 DAIHATSU Delta Tipper
Under certain highway driving conditions, vehicle steering characteristics and vehicle directional stability can be affected due to rear tyre characteristics. Note: i.e. tyre tread pattern for front tyres is highway-type; tread pattern for rear tyres is offroad-type.
Heavy Vehicle
6 May 2005
REC-002737
active0 Honda MD-X
The MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) will fail to illuminate when an automatic transmission OBD related malfunction occurs. However, the D indicator will flash if Automatic Transmission OBD related malfunctions.
Light Vehicle
3 May 2005
REC-002735
active0 MITSUBISHI Canter (FE, FG) and Rosa
Due to possible caulking on the cable tip at the centre drum being improperly shaped, the tip may get caught in a stanted direction against the groove in the parking brake lever during the park brake operation. If the vehicle is operated under these conditions it may malfunction.
Heavy Vehicle
2 May 2005
REC-002740
active0 HYUNDAI Grandeur XG
The Left Rear and Right Rear brake pipes may have been connected to the ABS Hydraulic unit in reverse sequence. The secondary brake tube between the master cylinder and the ABS Hydraulic Unit may come into contact with the power steering suction hose.
Light Vehicle
2 May 2005
REC-002741
active0 Scania Buses K114/124
There have been instances of the fuel pipes on engines with mechanical injector pump being incorrectly clamped.There have also been instances of the routing of the fuel pipes being changed when the body has been fitted to the chassis.
Heavy Vehicle
2 May 2005
REC-002739
active0 Scania P, R & T Series Trucks
Insufficient tightening torque has been applied when mounting connection rail C55 which connects the +24V supply between the chassis to the cab. The absence of the spacer ring on the panel for the connection rail C55 has also been known to occur.
Heavy Vehicle
2 May 2005
REC-004837
active0 SAAB 9-3
During the manufacturing process,the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged in some of the involved vehicles.Over time,this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage.
Light Vehicle
29 Apr 2005
REC-000438
active0 Holden VY Adventra
A possibility exists that the front bumper beam may have insufficient strength when subjected to high towing load 'recovery' techniques(snatch strap) from soft ground such as sand, mud or snow.
Light Vehicle
29 Apr 2005