Vehicle Recalls
5,507 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002338
active0 BMW E53 X5
Due to a production fault it is possible that the upper and lower part of the steering column may not have been assembled correctly which could result in the steering shaft becoming separated thus causing total loss of steering.
Light Vehicle
2 Apr 2001
REC-000224
active0 Daewoo Nubira
The outlet pipe of the fuel filter may bend; and also the right angle joint of the fuel feed tube may split, resulting in leaking fuel with a possibility of fire.
Light Vehicle
28 Mar 2001
REC-002354
active0 Scania K & L Chassis
Cable ducting has sharp edges that can damage electrical cables resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Heavy Vehicle
28 Mar 2001
REC-002350
active0 BMW F650 GS, F650 GS Dakar
The bracket on which the rear brake caliper rests may bend which could result in damage to the threaded brake line connection and a leak at the rear caliper resulting in failure of the rear brake.
Motorcycle
28 Mar 2001
REC-002352
active0 MOTO GUZZI Californian EV and Special
Possibility of loosening or breakage of spokes in the rear wheel.
Motorcycle
15 Mar 2001
REC-002347
active0 Western Star 24-DL Tie rod end
Defective drag link and ball socket steering components have not undergone correct hardening procedures during manufacture and thus can wear prematurely. This can lead to the components separating with resultant loss of steering control.
Heavy Vehicle
7 Mar 2001
REC-002348
active0 PEUGEOT 206 GTI
A possibility exists that vehicle braking imbalance may occur due to incorrect specification tyres fitted to the vehicle (Continental 195/55R15) which do not comply to the vehicle ADR approvals.
Light Vehicle
6 Mar 2001
REC-002339
active0 BENTLEY Arnage
Either of the flexible hoses carrying fuel between the engine and the fuel cooler, and the engine and the body can leak.
Light Vehicle
26 Feb 2001
REC-002349
active0 HYUNDAI Sonata EF
Due to engine vibration the MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor connecting wire may cause an intermittent electrical connection failure leading to possible engine stalling.
Light Vehicle
22 Feb 2001
REC-002343
active0 Mercedes-Benz A Class
Excessive brake pedal travel when engine bay temperatures are below freezing.
Light Vehicle
19 Feb 2001
REC-002345
active0 Ford Laser
Compliance plate stamped with incorrect date format for February 2001.
Light Vehicle
19 Feb 2001
REC-002346
active0 MITSUBISHI Galant
Possibility that some vehicles may have a condition wherein moisture and/or mud can enter the lower lateral arm ball joint via a split in the ball joint dust cover or via the ball joint lower cap. This can cause extraordinary wear in the ball joint.
Light Vehicle
19 Feb 2001
REC-002340
active0 Caterpillar Wheel Loaders
Damage to the steering system from contamination.
Heavy Vehicle
16 Feb 2001
REC-002341
active0 Ford Falcon
The throttle cable grommet is susceptible to failure. If the grommet is damaged and not replaced the accelerator may be rendered inoperative resulting in a sudden loss of power.
Light Vehicle
16 Feb 2001
REC-002342
active0 Ford Explorer UN
One or both of the front sway bar links may break in freezing conditions.
Light Vehicle
16 Feb 2001
REC-002344
active0 Mack Electronic Throttle Pedal
All electronic throttle pedal assemblies manufactured by Felsted Products prior to September 2000 may contain return springs that have the potential to break in service. The throttle can get stuck in the open position.
Heavy Vehicle
16 Feb 2001
REC-002333
active0 FREIGHTLINER Argosy
The brake pedal pivot and roller pin retaining clips may not have been correctly installed. If this occurred, the pins might become dislodged, resulting in an inability to apply the service brakes using the brake pedal.
Heavy Vehicle
15 Jan 2001
REC-002466
active0 Freightliner, Sterling Century Class, FLD, FLN, Argosy
The ball stud and socket assemblies on certain tie rods may contain bearing surfaces that have a less than specified case depth and/or hardness causing the socket assemblies to wear out prematurely resulting in separation of the ball stud from the socket.
Heavy Vehicle
15 Jan 2001
REC-002335
active0 Ford Laser
Possible damage to surface of the left hand rear flexible brake hose.
Light Vehicle
2 Jan 2001
REC-002336
active0 Mazda 323 Protégé
Possible damage to surface of the left hand rear flexible brake hose.
Light Vehicle
2 Jan 2001
REC-002327
active0 Honda CBR900RR
The clutch mechanism under severe loads with partial engagement will shudder and can crack the outer carrier. This can then break into large pieces that come loose inside the casing.
Motorcycle
21 Dec 2000
REC-001467
active1999-2001 Volvo C70
In the case of a side collision, the deployment of the side airbag may not meet Volvo specification.
Light Vehicle
18 Dec 2000
REC-002326
active0 Honda Accord
Possible failure of the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights. A transistor may fail due to high temperatures generated when the instrument panel dimmer light is operative.
Light Vehicle
18 Dec 2000
REC-002328
active0 PEUGEOT 306
Loss of vehicle braking due to power brake vacuum pump drive pin becoming defective under extreme and continuous braking operation.
Light Vehicle
18 Dec 2000