Vehicle Recalls
5,467 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002450
active0 BMW F650 CS
Potential exists for the front drive belt pulley nut to become loose on the motorcycle. The incorrect tightening torque could have been set in production resulting in the front pulley nut becoming loose and the possibility that the motorcycle could lose drive.
Motorcycle
8 July 2002
REC-002452
active0 BMW F650 CS
A possible suppliers manufacturing defect could result in the rear belt pulley cracking, which if undetected, could cause the motorcycle to lose drive.
Motorcycle
8 July 2002
REC-002447
active0 NISSAN Maxima
Components of the front suspension known as the transverse link pins may break under severe road input conditions, resulting in impaired steering control.
Light Vehicle
27 June 2002
REC-004822
active0 FREIGHTLINER Century Class, Argosy
Possibility of the trailer ABS ground circuit overloading during 'extended trailer ABS' operation.
Heavy Vehicle
17 June 2002
REC-002446
active0 DAIHATSU Delta
As part of a minor design change introduced in November 2001, spring washers for the rear axle U-bolts were deleted in production. Road vibration and rear axle torque generated during acceleration and braking can cause the retaining nuts on the rear axle to malfunction.
Light Vehicle
12 June 2002
REC-002445
active0 TOYOTA & LEXUS Land Cruiser 100 & 105, HiLux, LX470
When the above models are regularly driven on rough corrugated roads at high speeds for long distances, the spare wheel winch wire cable may become frayed due to road transmitted vibration acting on the under body mounted spare wheel.
Light Vehicle
12 June 2002
REC-002449
active0 Holden TT Zafira
A bracket was not fitted to the driver's side seat console (seat base).
Light Vehicle
12 June 2002
REC-004825
active0 PEUGEOT 206 Multiplex
Possible risk of the Steering Column Shroud being misaligned causing the ignition key to be held in the starter motor cranking position.
Light Vehicle
5 June 2002
REC-001389
active2008–2000 VOLKSWAGEN Polo
Vacuum pipes were fitted which may leak due to a production fault. This can affect the vaccuum supply to the brake servo and can lead to a loss of braking assistance.
Light Vehicle
31 May 2002
REC-002448
active0 CHRYSLER Voyager, Neon
One or more of the brake pad friction blocks may separate from its backing plate and thereby compromise overall braking efficiency.
Light Vehicle
30 May 2002
REC-002443
active0 Volvo FL6
On FL H-Medium and E-Medium vehicles, in combination with electrical controlled air suspension (SUSPL-EC), the brake reaction time is too slow. This is due to an air flow restriction caused by the diameter of the brake piping and connections.
Heavy Vehicle
29 May 2002
REC-002442
active0 Volvo FL6
The oil feed pipe for the turbo compressor could crack and leak oil.
Heavy Vehicle
29 May 2002
REC-002444
active0 Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey, Prelude
Ignition switch malfunction may result in the engine stalling without warning. This condition may occur due to a high current surge passing through the ignition switch during the initial start up phase causing degradation of the ignition switch contacts.
Light Vehicle
29 May 2002
REC-002441
active0 Honda Legend
The rust preventative oil applied to the brake pedal assembly can leak into the brake lamp switch and contaminate the electrical contacts, which may result in the brake lamps not illuminating when the brakes are applied.
Light Vehicle
24 May 2002
REC-005337
active0 SAAB 9.3 2002 Model
Due to a problem with the chromating process, the front brake caliper piston may release hydrogen gas into the brake system. This could result in reduced, or lost braking capabilities.
Light Vehicle
21 May 2002
REC-002440
active0 MOTO GUZZI Californian
The tie-rods of throttle valves of the motorcycles involved could interfere with the engine air box thereby causing a possible lock of the throttle mechanism.
Motorcycle
20 May 2002
REC-005210
active0 NISSAN N16 Pulsar 5 Door Hatch
Relates to the park brake locking mechanism fitted to the N16 Pulsar 5 door hatch. There is a possibility that the park brake may self-release as a consequence of an impact with the park brake lever.
Light Vehicle
14 May 2002
REC-002332
active0 FREIGHTLINER Argosy
The steering gear mounting bracket missed a machining process and the bolts that secure the steering gear may have incorrect thread penetration into the gear body, either or both of which may result in the mounting bolts becoming loose.
Heavy Vehicle
13 May 2002
REC-002435
active0 Western Star Constellation
The overhead consoles, which house multiple radios, can in some cases, have insufficient strength and cause the radios to fall on or near the driver.
Heavy Vehicle
9 May 2002
REC-002439
active0 Ford VH Transit
The Automatic Shift Manual transmission fitted to the vehicles may change to a lower gear unexpectedly. Affected vehicles require the TCU (Transmission Control Unit) recalibrated.
Light Vehicle
7 May 2002
REC-002438
active0 KAWASAKI VN1500-P1
Due to a section of the main harness located on the back of the fuel tank being rubbed by the metal clamp of the fuel pump leads, possible abrasion of the main harness sheath and the wire insulation caused by the clamp can lead to malfunction.
Motorcycle
3 May 2002
REC-002437
active0 LAND ROVER Defender
A potential abrasion condition between the front left hand flexible brake hose and tyre. The front left hand tyre can contact the hose and cause abrasion to the outer lining material which could result in a brake fluid leak.
Light Vehicle
1 May 2002
REC-004824
active0 PEUGEOT 306/406 Hdi
Possibility of water entry into the engine management solenoid valve operating circuit.
Light Vehicle
16 Apr 2002
REC-002434
active0 DAIHATSU Delta
Wheel nuts at the lower end of the torque range may come loose on rough roads, thus imposing greater loads on adjacent nuts which may fatigue fracture.
Light Vehicle
16 Apr 2002