Vehicle Recalls
5,507 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002620
active0 FREIGHTLINER Century class, Argosy
A plastic push-to-connect air line fitting cartridge may be improperly welded into the nylon junction block housing and could allow an air line to become disconnected. This could lead to reduced brake control, loss of service brake control, or emergency braking.
Heavy Vehicle
24 May 2004
REC-004836
active0 SAAB 9-3
The front seat belts can experience a 'non-retracting' condition. The problem originates from the two stage mechanism inside the retractor.
Light Vehicle
13 May 2004
REC-002618
active0 PORSCHE 911 Carrera, 911Turbo, 911 GT2, 911 GT3
The front seats do not show the rigidity demanded by Porsche due to a supplier manufacturing error. In a rear-end collision, this can lead to the seat backs of occupied front seats tilting on one side to the rear.
Light Vehicle
12 May 2004
REC-002615
active0 Scania Various
If the switch cannot be locked someone could press the button causing the axle to lower when someone is working around the axle while it is in the raised position.
Heavy Vehicle
11 May 2004
REC-002616
active0 Mazda E2000
Replace the high pressure power steering hose to prevent the following symptoms: Power steering fluid (oil) leakage; heavy steering; abnormal noise when turning the steering wheel; and, in a worst case scenario, fire in the vehicle engine bay.
Light Vehicle
10 May 2004
REC-002590
active0 Honda 01 YM Civic 4DR sedan, Civic 5DR sedan, 02YM Civic 4DR sedan
The head lamp low beam may fail to operate, due to an increase in contact resistance between the male terminal of the head lamp switch assembly and the adjoining terminal coupler. This increase in resistance may cause heat build up to a point where the the system fails.
Light Vehicle
7 May 2004
REC-002617
active0 Daf Various
An audible warning device and decals have not been fitted making these vehicles non ADR compliant.
Heavy Vehicle
7 May 2004
REC-000431
active2002-2003 Holden VY, WK
A power steering cooler hose may rupture during cornering.
Light Vehicle
7 May 2004
REC-000347
active0 HARLEY DAVIDSON FL Touring
A defect exists whereby the 40 amp main circuit breaker could open for reasons other than which it was designed thereby causing an unexpected interruption of all electric power.
Motorcycle
6 May 2004
REC-002614
active0 Mazda Premacy
A possibility of excessive brake pedal travel due to ABS hydraulic unit failure/leakage.
Light Vehicle
5 May 2004
REC-002613
active0 FREIGHTLINER Century, Argosy, Business
The rear suspension springs may fracture through the centre bolt hole when subjected to stress due to higher than specified hardness of the springs. If the fracture remains undetected, the springs may separate from the vehicle, resulting in hazardous road handling.
Heavy Vehicle
30 Apr 2004
REC-002611
active0 Scania Unknown
The ground cable between the battery master switch and battery negative terminal is missing.
Heavy Vehicle
27 Apr 2004
REC-000430
active2003 Holden VY 1 tonner, Crewman
Compliance plates displaying incorrect model designation and possibly approval number have been fitted to some vehicles.
Light Vehicle
27 Apr 2004
REC-002612
active0 Toyota Kluger
When the child protector lever is in lock position if the door is closed very hard there is a possibility that the lock lever may contact the body panel due to insufficient clearance between the lock lever and the body panel.
Light Vehicle
27 Apr 2004
REC-004834
active0 SAAB 900, 93
2 nuts have been deleted, under certain conditions where a tow bar has been fitted, heavy trailer loads may distort and weaken the rear bumper bar to which the tow bar is fitted.
Light Vehicle
20 Apr 2004
REC-002608
active0 DUCATI 999, 749S
The front brake hose may become restricted between the front fork lower yoke and the steering lock peg, which could endanger rider safety whilst the vehicle is cornering.
Motorcycle
19 Apr 2004
REC-002609
active0 BMW R1200 GS
The O ring seal around the rear axle ABS sensor may leak causing the rear brake to be contaminated.
Motorcycle
15 Apr 2004
REC-000082
active0 BMW K & R Series
The O ring seal around the rear axle ABS sensor may leak causing the rear brake to be contaminated.
Motorcycle
14 Apr 2004
REC-002600
active0 PORSCHE 911 GT3
A loose threaded joint in the power steering plumbing in the engine bay may leak. Power steering may fail or the fluid if it contacts a source of ignition could cause a fire.
Light Vehicle
1 Apr 2004
REC-002601
active0 PORSCHE Boxster, Boxster S
The Tiptronic transmission may not be locked positively into the park position with the key removed. If the transmission is inadvertently moved to R, N or D the vehicle may roll away.
Light Vehicle
31 Mar 2004
REC-002597
active0 PORSCHE Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo
The wiring loom adjacent to the foot operated park brake spring may be chaffed and short circuit.
Light Vehicle
31 Mar 2004
REC-002598
active0 BENTLEY Arnage R, T, RL and Limousine
The fuel line quick connectors may not be refitted correctly in servicing. Fuel may leak and in the presence of a an ignition source could cause a fire.
Light Vehicle
31 Mar 2004
REC-002602
active0 Bob Jane Tyres P275/60R17 Continental AW, P275/60R17 General Grabber AW
There is a risk of belt separation which may cause a section of the tread and belt package to detach from the tyre casing, which may cause minor vehicle damage. If this occurs, vehicle owners will notice irregular tread wear, vibration or noise.
Light Vehicle
30 Mar 2004
REC-002604
active0 Holden XC Combo
The fastener, which attaches the steering wheel to the steering column, may not be tightened to the required torque specification. The steering wheel may loosen on the steering column causing diminished driver control of the vehicle.
Light Vehicle
29 Mar 2004