Vehicle Recalls
5,507 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
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
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