Vehicle Recalls
5,507 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002643
active0 Mazda MPV
The possibility exists for the plastic casing of the cruise control actuator cable to break, which then may cause the cable to bind and prevent the throttle linkage/valve from returning to the closed position.
Light Vehicle
6 July 2004
REC-002649
active0 Mazda Mazda6
The possibility exists for either of the front indicator lamps to malfunction at times.
Light Vehicle
5 July 2004
REC-002633
active0 MOTOBELLA XSJ50
Possible problem if retaining bolts on the front brake stay arm of the Motobella XSJ50 are over tensioned it is possible that the ends of the internal bushes on the front brake stay arm can become flared and seize, or if not fully lubricated, they can seize.
Motorcycle
1 July 2004
REC-002624
active0 Mazda Mazda6
Possibility exists for fuel tank to melt or deform as a result of radiant exhaust heat, due to insufficient clearance between exhaust pipe and fuel tank.
Light Vehicle
28 June 2004
REC-002627
active0 MITSUBISHI WA Starwagon
There is a possibility that the left hand brake tube may contact the shock absorber while driving and the brake pipe could be damaged.
Light Vehicle
28 June 2004
REC-002648
active0 Mazda Mazda6
Possibility exists for fuel tank to melt or deform as a result of radiant exhaust heat, due to insufficient clearance between exhaust pipe and fuel tank.
Light Vehicle
28 June 2004
REC-002632
active0 TRIUMPH Bonneville America, Speedmaster
The electric power supply cable to the starter motor can come into contact with an oil cooler pipe (which could, in time, cause degradation of the insulation on the starter cable).
Motorcycle
24 June 2004
REC-005248
active2003-2004 JAYCO Caravan Jack
The jacks in question did not have a mandatory safety label affixed to the body of the jack. The jacks also do not comply with the overload and durability sections of the vehicle jack safety standard.
Light Vehicle
22 June 2004
REC-000346
active2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster, Dyna, Touring
The tail lamp bulb could become loose in its socket and thus render tail lamp and brake lights inoperative.
Motorcycle
22 June 2004
REC-002630
active0 Ford AU Series 1 & 2,Falcon Forte,Futura,Fairmont,Fairmont Ghia,Fairlane,LTD,FTE,Ute
There is the possibility that inappropriate servicing of the steering rack retaining hardware may affect the integrity of the steering rack mounting stud. Overtightening of the steering rack mounting hardware may degrade the thread locking compound.
Light Vehicle
18 June 2004
REC-002628
active0 YAMAHA YP400
Failure of the electrics due to rubbing on the frame rail.
Motorcycle
15 June 2004
REC-002629
active0 Volvo FL6
U-bolts can break due to a torque drop (front axle) or a high material hardness (rear axle).
Heavy Vehicle
11 June 2004
REC-005331
active0 Honda Accord V6 L 2000 Model
A defect exists due to the possible failure of the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights (a transistor in the vehicles multiplex control unit).
Light Vehicle
9 June 2004
REC-005128
active1991-1992 TOYOYA Soarers
These model vehicles are fitted with seatbelts which do not meet the requirements of ADR 4/03 that they are not dual sensitive but in actual fact single sensitive. Seatbelt models not meeting the requirements are as follows: front seatbelts: 7C 1800.
Light Vehicle
8 June 2004
REC-002625
active0 SUBARU Forester
An oil leak may develop due to removal and incorrect reinstallation of an oil cooler hose. The cooler hose may have been removed and reinstalled in the process of installing an additional transmission cooler when a tow bar was fitted.
Light Vehicle
8 June 2004
REC-002623
active0 Toyota Soarer
Single sensing seatbelts (vehicle deceleration V only) fitted to the retractor seatbelts. The ADR requires webbing acceleration (W) sensing also.
Light Vehicle
7 June 2004
REC-002626
active0 Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus
The front propeller shaft guard may be incorrectly positioned and therefore does not comply.
Light Vehicle
7 June 2004
REC-002622
active0 Mercedes-Benz E Class (type 211), SL Class (230)
The Electronic (Sensotronic Brake Control SBC) may unintentionally switch to the standard hydraulic brake system. A warning will display on the dash an audible warning is also provided.
Light Vehicle
6 June 2004
REC-005330
active1997-2000 VOLKSWAGEN Passat
The rubber boot of the lower bearing arm can deteriorate. This can lead to premature wear of the lower bearing arm and in isolated cases, failure of the bearing arm.
Light Vehicle
6 June 2004
REC-005127
active0 AUDI A4, A6, A8
There is a possibility of damage occurring in the sealing rubber boots on the front suspension track control link ball joints fitted to certain A4/A6 and A8 vehicles produced up to 31 December 1999 which if left unrectified, could lead to ingress of moisture.
Light Vehicle
6 June 2004
REC-002687
active0 PORSCHE Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo
A possibility that the rear safety belt systems have been fitted with belt locks on which the bolt is not riveted. Vibrations can therefore cause the bolt to work its way out of the lock mount.
Light Vehicle
28 May 2004
REC-002621
active0 Freightliner, Sterling Century, Business, LT7500, LT9500 & AT9500
The ball stud and socket assemblies on certain drag links may contain bearing surfaces that have a less than specified case depth or hardness. They may wear out prematurely, resulting in a separation of the ball stud from the socket.
Heavy Vehicle
26 May 2004
REC-000432
active2004 Holden VY
Some driver's seats may have been manufactured by our supplier with incomplete riveting and welding between the seat track and the mounting foot on the front right hand side.
Light Vehicle
25 May 2004
REC-002619
active0 Mazda T4600
The flasher unit may prematurely fail due to the internal relay terminals cracking as a result of insufficient solder being used on the terminals.
Heavy Vehicle
25 May 2004