Vehicle Recalls
5,467 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-002290
active0 Caterpillar Wheel Skidders
Improperly welded cab door screens have potential to allow large debris to enter through door.
Heavy Vehicle
23 Aug 2000
REC-005340
active0 MITSUBISHI HJ Galant
Rubber boots on lower lateral arm ball joint damaged during assembly.
Light Vehicle
22 Aug 2000
REC-002286
active0 BUELL M2 Cyclone, X1 Lightening, S3/S3T Thunderbolt
Built with a rear shock absorber that could break, causing the rear fo the vehicle to drag on the ground possibly resulting in an accident.
Motorcycle
22 Aug 2000
REC-004818
active0 AUDI A3
Possible failure of front seat belt buckles in the event of a head on collision.
Light Vehicle
22 Aug 2000
REC-002282
active0 Mazda 626
Possible breakage of the timing belt tensioner spring.
Light Vehicle
21 Aug 2000
REC-002283
active0 SUZUKI Vitara
Potential for failure of a front suspension member.
Light Vehicle
21 Aug 2000
REC-002284
active0 Caterpillar Off Highway Trucks
The start relay and back-up relay wiring needs to be reworked to ensure the starting system is properly grounded.
Heavy Vehicle
21 Aug 2000
REC-002285
active0 Caterpillar Off Highway Trucks
The air start solenoid and back-up relay needs to be reworked to ensure the starting system is properly grounded.
Heavy Vehicle
21 Aug 2000
REC-002281
active0 Scania 4 series trucks with two passenger seat
CR - Spacer is too long at the lower attachment. CT - The bolt at the attachment to the cabfloor have too few threads.
Heavy Vehicle
18 Aug 2000
REC-002272
active0 MITSUBISHI Nimbus
Possibility that some vehicles may have a condition wherein the srs control unit may be affected by electrical noise that occurs while starting the engine which in the worst case could result in deployment of the air bag.
Light Vehicle
26 June 2000
REC-002280
active0 Caterpillar Track Type Tractors and Loaders
The engine harness mounting may come into contact with the injector line which can result in fuel leakage under pressure and risk of fire.
Heavy Vehicle
26 June 2000
REC-002278
active0 LAND ROVER Discovery Series II, Range Rover
The Ace air conditioning and power steering fitted to this model applies additional loading to the idler pulley. Failure of pulley will cause drive belt damage which will result in the loss of power assisted steering, electrical charging circuit etc.
Light Vehicle
23 June 2000
REC-002279
active0 LAND ROVER Discovery, Defender
High energy inputs into the clutch and flywheel system may lead to structural failure of the flywheel assembly resulting in loss of drive and in extreme conditions the flywheel could fragment resulting in extensive damage to clutch housing.
Light Vehicle
23 June 2000
REC-002323
active0 Scania Trucks/Buses fitted with interlock valve
Leaking interlock valve drains the park brake circuit and applies the park brake resulting in unintentional application of park brakes.
Heavy Vehicle
12 June 2000
REC-002276
active0 NISSAN Terrano II
The Brake Pipe From The Front Distribution Line To The Rear Pressure Regulation Valve May Interfere With The Vehicle Floor. This Condition May Lead To Wear, Perforation Of The Pipe And Brake Fluid Leakage.
Light Vehicle
7 June 2000
REC-002277
active0 CHRYSLER Jeep Cherokee
The Airbag Control Module May Corrode Internally, As A Result Of Water Intrusion Leading To Illumination Of The Airbag Warning Light And Possible Inadvertent Deployment Of The Air Bag.
Light Vehicle
7 June 2000
REC-002275
active0 Ford Explorer
The Generic Electronic Module (gem) May Exhibit A Loss Of Some Accessory Functions Including Front Windshield Wiper Operation. The Loss Of Front Wiper Function During Inclement Weather Could Result In Reduced Driver Visibility.
Light Vehicle
2 June 2000
REC-002273
active0 Mercedes-Benz S, CL Class
Fault In Electronic Circuitry Of The Heater Blower Regulator Which Could Lead To Overheating And Subsequent Melting Of Surrounding Plastic Or Insulation Material Even When The Vehicle Is Parked Resulting In A Smouldering Fire.
Light Vehicle
31 May 2000
REC-002274
active0 Ford Mondeo
May Experience Corrosion Of The Pressure Conscious Reducing Valves (pcrv) Which Are Fitted In The Brake Pipes Supplying The Rear Brakes. Loss Of Pcrv Will Limit Hydraulic Pressure To Prevent Rear Wheel Locking And/or May Leak Fluid.
Light Vehicle
29 May 2000
REC-000418
active2000–1970 Holden Frontera
A Fuel Hose Located On The Chassis May Come Into Contact With The Clutch Pipe Bracket Resulting In Damage Occuring To The Surface Of The Fuel Hose And Ultimately A Fuel Leak May Occur From Underneath The Vehicle.
Light Vehicle
16 May 2000
REC-002271
active0 Caterpillar Wheel Tractor Scrapers
The Roll-over Protection System Has Insufficient Weld Penetration. Structural Failure Could Result In Serious Injury Or Death In A Machine Rollover.
Heavy Vehicle
9 May 2000
REC-004817
active0 MACKAY BOAT TRAILER Over 2000kgs GVM
If There Is A Poor Electrical Connection Between The Tow Vehicle And The Trailer This May Result In An Interrupted Power Supply To The Brake Unit On The Trailer.
Trailer
3 May 2000
REC-002265
active0 Mazda Eunos 30X
Poor Rustproofing May Have Been Applied To The Front Suspension Coil Springs Which May Lead To Rusting Of The Springs Resulting In Possibility Of Breakage Of This Component.
Light Vehicle
28 Apr 2000
REC-002270
active0 Caterpillar Telehandler Platforms
The Boom Speed May Be Too High To Meet Some Local Requirements.
Heavy Vehicle
18 Apr 2000