Vehicle Recalls
5,467 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002396
active0 KAWASAKI ZX1200 - A1/A2
Due to specific environmental conditions, corrosion can occur and lead to cracking of the tyre valve lock nut on the front or rear wheels. Cracking of the lock nut can lead to a reduction of tyre pressure under certain riding conditions.
Motorcycle
18 Oct 2001
REC-002399
active0 BMW E46, E38, E39, E53
Due to a manufacturing problem with the auxiliary cooling fan electronics, the fan may become thermally overloaded, thereby reducing the cooling system performance which could in turn cause the engine to overheat.
Light Vehicle
18 Oct 2001
REC-002390
active0 Scania Bus
Chafing of the fuel pipes running along the engine up to the fuel valve on the injection pump may occur, which could result in fuel leakage and fire.
Heavy Vehicle
10 Oct 2001
REC-002393
active0 AUDI S3 Quattro, TT Quattro
There is a potential for moisture to enter the ball joints on the rear axles which can start corrosion inside the ball joints thus possibly leading to seizure of the ball joints themselves.
Light Vehicle
10 Oct 2001
REC-002392
active0 BMW R1150 GS
The grommet in the holder for the speedometer cable shaft wears after a short time, therefore leaving a possibility of the speedometer cable shaft coming into contact with the brake pipe which can result in the brake pipe chafing through.
Motorcycle
8 Oct 2001
REC-002330
active0 Scania Bus
A defective seal may cause air leaks in the spring brake chamber, resulting in the parking brake being applied.
Heavy Vehicle
1 Oct 2001
REC-002389
active0 MITSUBISHI NM Pajero
The tow bar tongues subject to this recall are susceptible to embrittlement that may cause the tongue to break in service under certain circumstances.
Light Vehicle
27 Sept 2001
REC-002391
active0 YAMAHA WR250, YZ250WR
A loose or bent inner wire might derail off the rotor in the throttle housing on the handlebar. If this occurs, the throttle cable could be pinched between the rotor and the housing, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in an accident.
Motorcycle
27 Sept 2001
REC-002388
active0 KAWASAKI ZR 1200-A1
Due to possible movement of the handle bar the sheath of the harness could wear out and cause the short circuit of the wires, which would result in failure of turn signal lamps.
Motorcycle
25 Sept 2001
REC-002387
active0 PEUGEOT 306
Possible risk of rear brake hose damage due to a heat shield not installed during the vehicle manufacturing process.
Light Vehicle
19 Sept 2001
REC-002386
active0 DUCATI MHe 900
The gasket located between the fuel tank and fuel pump flange could leak. With a fuel leak and a source of ignition there is a risk of fire.
Motorcycle
18 Sept 2001
REC-002384
active0 Honda Insight
Faulty terminal connections which may cause the headlamps to become inoperative.
Light Vehicle
17 Sept 2001
REC-002385
active0 DUCATI Monster 900ie, S4, SS900, SS750
The fuel lines located between the fuel tank and the pressure regulator could degrade and endanger rider safety.
Motorcycle
17 Sept 2001
REC-002383
active0 NISSAN R50 Pathfinder
Some of the brackets used to attach the two gas struts to the rear door hatch may not have been made to specification. At high temperature the increase in gas pressure may cause brackets to bend resulting in the struts detaching from the brackets.
Light Vehicle
11 Sept 2001
REC-005211
active2002 SAAB 9-5
The fault relates to the bolts that secure the wishbone ball joints. These bolts may have acquired incorrect torque and as a consequence, may result in a shortened life span or bolt breakage.
Light Vehicle
29 Aug 2001
REC-005212
active2002 SAAB 9-5
The fault relates to the connection of the Supplementary Restraint System which was incorrect during assembly. In a collision the passenger side seat belt tensioner can activate instead of the drivers's side tensioner.
Light Vehicle
29 Aug 2001
REC-002381
active0 CHRYSLER Voyager, Grand Voyager
The handbrake cable is too long and may exceed the mechanisms ability to lock in position properly which may result in the vehicle rolling away unless the transmission is in park.
Light Vehicle
29 Aug 2001
REC-002380
active0 Ford EF/EL/AU, XH Utility/Van, PE Courier, Explorer
The 1600Kg and 1800Kg Heavy Duty Goosenecks supplied separately and as part of any of the Ford Genuine Heavy Duty Towbar Kits may be susceptible to embrittlement which may result in the gooseneck fracturing in service resulting in the trailer separating.
Light Vehicle
6 Aug 2001
REC-000083
active0 BMW R1100 S
The fuel hose leading to the right hand side of the vehicle can become chaffed between the fuel supply and return lines which can result in fuel escaping from the fuel distributor.
Motorcycle
2 Aug 2001
REC-002379
active0 PEUGEOT 406
Possible loss of braking assistance due to the brake vacuum pipe and the engine wiring loom coming into contact and wearing through.
Light Vehicle
2 Aug 2001
REC-002331
active0 LAND ROVER Range Rover
A cooling system gasket located below the throttle body housing may leak and expel fluid onto hot engine components.
Light Vehicle
1 Aug 2001
REC-005338
active0 MITSUBISHI NM Pajero 2000-2001 Model
The accumulator diaphragm on the booster may have been assembled incorrectly and if it fails will reduce the power assistance.
Light Vehicle
1 Aug 2001
REC-000421
active0 Holden VT, VX, WH
May be fitted with a low beam headlamp relay that could fail when the low beam headlamp is switched on or selected. This would result in the low beam headlamp not turning on.
Light Vehicle
30 July 2001
REC-002378
active0 VDC F Series
Some vehicles may have been fitted with steering components that may be below specification with a consequent risk of failure.
Light Vehicle
19 July 2001