Vehicle Recalls
5,571 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
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
REC-002431
active0 LAND ROVER Discovery Series II
The handbrake applicaton may vary up to two clicks between successive applications; and The adjuster wedge in the back plate may misalign changing the brake shoes required travel.
Light Vehicle
12 Apr 2002
REC-002430
active0 LAND ROVER Discovery Series II
The throttle cable may have been damaged during manufacture, which could cause the inner cable to rub resulting in individual strands of the cable breaking.
Light Vehicle
12 Apr 2002
REC-002429
active0 LAND ROVER Discovery Series II
The wheel speed sensor for the ABS can be deceived by metallic debris in the area and transmsit an incorrect wheel speed signal.
Light Vehicle
12 Apr 2002
REC-002433
active0 Ford AUII, AUIII (Vehicles fitted with ABS)
Under extreme braking conditions the affected ABS modules may lose all brake fluid from front braking circuit.
Light Vehicle
11 Apr 2002
REC-002432
active0 HYUNDAI Sonata, Grandeur
The side airbag warning light may inadvertently become activated, due to several possible problems associated with wiring connectors fitted on these vehicles.
Light Vehicle
4 Apr 2002
REC-002424
active0 Scania K124/114 Buses
The plastic fuel lines may not be secured properly and can be damaged.
Heavy Vehicle
25 Mar 2002
REC-002423
active0 Scania Trucks/Buses
There have been instances of the steel ball in ports 1 and 2 on the interlock valve coming loose which may lead to the parking brake being applied.
Heavy Vehicle
25 Mar 2002
REC-002426
active0 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR, FLHT, FLHRC, FLTR (Fitted with detachable backrest kit)
The backrests could under certain conditions, inadvertently detach from their front mounts. This could cause the passenger to shift his/her position, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or impede the rider's ability to control the vehicle.
Motorcycle
20 Mar 2002
REC-002428
active0 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXR, FXD, FXST (Fitted with Screamin Eagle Race Brace Supports)
Part Nos. 66693-98 and 66680-98: the rear brake pedal could come in contact with some Screamin Eagle Race Brace supports which could limit the travel of the rear brake pedal thus possibly cause a reduction or loss of brake performance. Part Nos. 66686-98.
Motorcycle
20 Mar 2002
REC-002422
active0 JEEP KJ Cherokee
The driver's side knee bolster assembly may have been improperly installed. As a result, the knee bolster could separate from the upper instrument panel and fall onto the driver's feet.
Light Vehicle
20 Mar 2002
REC-002427
active0 HARLEY DAVIDSON Various (Fitted with Custom Horn Cover part no. 69528-98)
Abrasion, leading to possible fuel leakage can occur between the fuel line and accessory custom horn cover.
Motorcycle
20 Mar 2002
REC-000424
active0 Holden Barina (XC)
The seat rail locking mechanism fitted to the front seats may fail to lock and cause the seat to move forwards or backwards unexpectedly.
Light Vehicle
19 Mar 2002
REC-002418
active0 NISSAN Pulsar (N16)
There is a possibility that the park brake may self-release as a consequence of an impact with the park brake lever.
Light Vehicle
15 Mar 2002
REC-001384
active2000-2002 VOLKSWAGEN Golf, Bora, New Beetle
It is possible that individual components of the ABS Control Unit may overheat due to an electrical fault within this unit.
Light Vehicle
8 Mar 2002
REC-002417
active0 Renault Megane Scenic RX4
In extreme circumstances the anti-roll bar clamp could break. A noise from the front suspension could be apparent under this condition.
Light Vehicle
7 Mar 2002
REC-002421
active0 AUDI A3 (Fitted with ABS)
There is a risk that an electrical fault in the ABS control unit can possibly cause overheating of certain components which in some cases could lead to fire.
Light Vehicle
5 Mar 2002