Vehicle Recalls
5,571 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002559
active0 Ford F350
Possible failure and melt down of an electronic component which operates the emergency flashing lights.
Light Vehicle
27 Oct 2003
REC-000077
active0 BMW R Series
Electrical signal from the oxygen sensor may receive interference from the RH spark plug lead causing the control unit to reset and the engine misfire.
Motorcycle
24 Oct 2003
REC-002558
active0 TRIUMPH Daytona 600
A potential exists for a square clip (which retains the clevis pin connecting the rear brake pedal to the master cylinder) to catch on the right hand control plate, thus possibly cause binding of the rear brakes and so compromising the stability of the motorbike.
Motorcycle
22 Oct 2003
REC-002554
active0 Volvo FH 12, FM 12
The Engine Management Systems, under certain circumstances, may send the incorrect information to the other on-board computers (ECUs).
Heavy Vehicle
8 Oct 2003
REC-002553
active0 Honda NVS50 (Today Scooter)
After continuous heavy brake applicatons, a joining link, within the combined braking system, may distort resulting in lack of rear brake operation and ineffectiveness of the brake system.
Motorcycle
26 Sept 2003
REC-002551
active0 Ford Explorer
In some of the affected vehicles, a bolt that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the driver seat back frame may fracture.
Light Vehicle
25 Sept 2003
REC-005207
active2002-2003 Honda GL 1800 Motorcycles
The Main Frame stay may crack at the point where the Main stand attaches to the frame.
Motorcycle
25 Sept 2003
REC-002549
active0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Fighter FK
During assembly the front hubs may have been incorrectly packed with grease. This has the potential to cause front hub bearing damage and potential seizure.
Heavy Vehicle
24 Sept 2003
REC-002550
active0 HYUNDAI Elantra (XD), Tiburon (GK)
The brake pipes may rub on the front sub-frame which may result in wear to the pipes, allowing the brake fluid to escape and possible failure of the service brake.
Light Vehicle
22 Sept 2003
REC-004829
active0 MITSUBISHI WA Starwagon
A nonconforming condition exists with the seat belt retractor of the 2-point seat belt located on the 2nd row seat. (The seating position located immediately behind the driver.)
Light Vehicle
8 Sept 2003
REC-002548
active0 JAGUAR XJ
Power steering rack return pipe may arc to the alternator.
Light Vehicle
3 Sept 2003
REC-002547
active0 Freightliner, Sterling A-Line, L-Line , Century, Argosy & Business Class
During manufacture, bolts used to assemble steer and drive axle ABS combination valves, and a traction control valve inlet fitting, were torqued below specification. The torque value may not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS combination valve.
Heavy Vehicle
18 Aug 2003
REC-002485
active0 Scania Buses (N/L94UA6x2)
There is a risk of wiring breaking causing an open circuit in the articulation cabling.
Heavy Vehicle
12 Aug 2003
REC-002546
active0 Renault LAGUNA
Some Injection Computers on the affected vehicles may be subject to irregular programming, which may result in unintended engine acceleration and/or temporarily high idling speed.
Light Vehicle
12 Aug 2003
REC-002545
active0 Mazda B series vehicles
Due to the possibility of vehicles having excessive bonnet to stopper free play, there is a potential for the bonnet striker to wear and eventually break through. This condition is more evident when the vehicle is driven over rough terrain.
Light Vehicle
12 Aug 2003
REC-002544
active0 Ford PD/PE COURIER
Bonnet striker wear has been discovered following inspections of vehicles with bonnet rattle and/or flutter. If affected vehicles continue to be driven with bonnet flutter the concern may progress to the bonnet opening while driving.
Light Vehicle
11 Aug 2003
REC-002541
active0 Mercedes-Benz M Class
It is possible an oversize clamp has been fitted to the power steering cooler hose connection which could result in a leak and possibly diminished power steering effect over time.
Light Vehicle
6 Aug 2003
REC-002540
active0 Daf Prime movers
The 24 to 12 volt voltage reducer can generate excessive heat if subject to moisture ingress which, in turn, could lead to the component burning and subsequently damaging surrounding equipment.
Heavy Vehicle
5 Aug 2003
REC-002543
active0 STERLING Trucks with ABS
Under certain conditions, the Bendix EC-17 ABS ECU may misinterpret certain signals from the wheel ends, which can result in the temporary loss of braking capability in one or more wheel positions for several seconds, which can lead to a deterioration.
Heavy Vehicle
5 Aug 2003
REC-002539
active0 YAMAHA XJR 1300
The fixing bolts holding the oil hoses onto the oil cooler could loosen-off resulting in engine oil leakage.
Motorcycle
5 Aug 2003
REC-002561
active0 KAWASAKI ZX636-B1/B2 & ZX600-K1H
Fuel used for finished product inspection during production of the eligible units may have been contaminated. This could cause swelling damage to the diaphragm in the carburetor acceleration pump chamber, possibly leading to breakage of the diaphragm and fuel leak.
Motorcycle
4 Aug 2003
REC-002671
active0 KAWASAKI VN800-B8
Fuel used for finished product inspection during production of the eligible units may have been contaminated. This could cause swelling damage to the diaphragm in the carburetor acceleration pump chamber, possibly leading to breakage of the diaphragm and fuel leak.
Motorcycle
4 Aug 2003
REC-002538
active0 KAWASAKI VN800-B8
Fuel used for finished product inspection during production of the eligible units may have been contaminated. This could cause swelling damage to the diaphragm in the carburetor acceleration pump chamber, possibly leading to breakage of the diaphragm and fuel leak.
Motorcycle
4 Aug 2003
REC-002555
active0 KIA Pregio
The presence of air has been detected in the hydraulic lines of the brake system, leading to a gradual reduction in efficiency and a spongy feel to the brake pedal.
Light Vehicle
29 July 2003