Vehicle Recalls
5,459 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-001707
active2020 Mercedes-Benz Actros
The lock nut at the strike button on the portable fire extinguisher may not be mounted. If the fire extinguisher is activated and no lock nut is present, the strike button assembly, with integrated piercer is ejected under pressure from the fire extinguisher.
Heavy Vehicle
13 Sept 2021
REC-001623
active2018–2020 HYUNDAI KONA, VELOSTER
The piston rings assembled in engines may be defective, which can cause damage to the piston rings and cylinder bore.
Light Vehicle
13 Sept 2021
REC-001705
active2017–2021 KAWASAKI 18-21MY ZX1002B/D (Ninja H2 SX) ZX1002BJF, ZX1002BMFNN, ZX1002DKF, ZX1002DLF
The rear axle housing may not meet manufacturing specifications and may fail. If this occurs it may cause the rear wheel to lock up and result in a loss of vehicle control.
Motorcycle
10 Sept 2021
REC-001704
active2021 BENTLEY 21MY Bentayga V8 passive anti-roll bar (1P0)
Due to incorrect software parameters within the Chassis Control Module, there may be a delay in the intervention of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC). This may result a loss of vehicle control.
Light Vehicle
3 Sept 2021
REC-001702
active2019 MCLAREN 600LT and GT McLaren 600LT, McLaren GT
A component within the brake assembly may not meet manufacturing specifications. . If the component is not manufactured correctly the brake calliper will not operate correctly, the result of this would be a reduction in expected braking performance and handling of the vehicle.
Light Vehicle
3 Sept 2021
REC-001665
active2019–2021 AUDI Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q8 and Etron
Some nuts fitted to the rear axle assembly did not meet manufacturing specifications and may break. A broken nut may lead to increased movement between the wishbone and hub carrier and a change in the wheel alignment on the rear axle.
Light Vehicle
3 Sept 2021
REC-001701
active2020–2021 DAF Trucks CF 6x4 CF 450 FTT Australian built SKD, CF 480 FTT Australian built SKD, CF 530 FTT Australian built SKD
The prime mover air brake system may not comply with the Australian Design Rule (ADR). In the event of a total trailer air brake system air loss, the prime mover and trailer brakes will automatically apply, increasing the risk of losing control of the vehicle.
Heavy Vehicle
3 Sept 2021
REC-001694
active2010–2016 Unknown TEBS G2.x
The software of the braking program installed on certain trailers between January 2010 and May 2016 was incorrectly programmed. Incorrect programming may hinder braking performance under harsh driving and braking conditions, and when the trailer is fully laden.
Trailer
3 Sept 2021
REC-001698
active2018 Toyota 86 ZN6 86 GT 2.0L Petrol Automatic Coupe, 86 GT 2.0L Petrol Manual Coupe, 86 GTS 2.0L Petrol Automatic Coupe, 86 GTS 2.0L Petrol Manual Coupe
The fuel pump on affected vehicles may stop operating. If the fuel pump stops working, warning lights and messages may display on the instrument panel, and the engine may not run smoothly. This can result in the vehicle stalling and the vehicle may not be able to be restarted.
Light Vehicle
2 Sept 2021
REC-001692
active2019 MERCEDES BENZ EQC400
The sealing of the high-voltage battery housing may reduce overtime, allowing moisture to enter. The moisture may result in the corrosion of the battery potentially resulting in an electrical short increasing the risk of a fire.
Light Vehicle
2 Sept 2021
REC-001680
active2019–2021 PORSCHE Taycan Taycan (Y1A), Taycan Cross Turismo (Y1B)
Due to a software fault in the power electronics control unit, a loss of motive power might occur while driving.
Light Vehicle
2 Sept 2021
REC-001678
active2020–2021 LAND ROVER Evoque, Velar, Discovery Sport AJ21 2.0 Diesel
The fuel injector return pipe may not meet manufacturing specifications and may split. A split fuel return pipe will allow fuel to leak into the engine bay and onto the road.
Light Vehicle
2 Sept 2021
REC-001671
active2020 AUDI RSQ8
A crack may occur on the cylinder contact surface in the engine, the piston may be damaged or seize during the vehicle’s service life. This could cause the piston to get jammed in the cylinder, which would lead to engine damage. The possibility of the conrod being torn off and the crankcase being pierced, and subsequently of oil escaping, cannot be ruled out, this could result in an engine stall (loss of engine power).
Light Vehicle
2 Sept 2021
REC-001663
active2003–2006 Mazda Mazda3 (BK)
The plastic horn pad logo may become brittle and fracture during an airbag deployment.
Light Vehicle
2 Sept 2021
REC-001664
active2020–2021 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE Adventure R, Adventure S
The plastic plug of the drainage hose from the activated carbon filter source may melt, forming an ignition source. As fuel may leak out from the drainage hose and result in a fire.
Motorcycle
1 Sept 2021
REC-001687
active2017–2018 FREIGHTLINER Argosy, Cascadia, Columbia CL112 & CST112 and Coronado 114
An internal clutch component may be outside specification and fail, which could cause this clutch component to inhibit clutch departure.
Heavy Vehicle
25 Aug 2021
REC-001703
active2014–2018 MERCEDES BENZ Sprinter Van
Certain vans with camper body/conversion may experience an electrical fault with the rear axle rotational speed sensor. This fault may result in some of the functions of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) deactivating. If the ESP control unit functions are deactivated, the driving stability of your vehicle may be impacted.
Light Vehicle
25 Aug 2021
REC-001706
active2019–2020 HYUNDAI Ioniq Ioniq EV
Due to a manufacturing defect, the battery does not meet specifications and may lead to an electrical short which could start a fire.
Light Vehicle
24 Aug 2021
REC-001659
active2013–2018 Western Star Western Star 2800
The retaining clip of the transmission oil cooler line to the in tank oil cooler may fail. The transmission fluid cooler hose may disengage allowing transmission fluid to leak, which could result in a fluid leak. If a rapid loss of transmission fluid occurred, it could lead to fluid on the road which may present a risk of a motor vehicle hitting the fluid and causing loss of control.
Heavy Vehicle
24 Aug 2021
REC-001699
active2018–2021 Mack CSM Metro-Liner
Due to incorrect software, the cruise control may fail to disengage if triggered when electronic stability control intervention is required, unless the brake pedal is applied.
Heavy Vehicle
24 Aug 2021
REC-001686
active2013–2020 MITSUBISHI Outlander PHEV
The 12 volt AGM (absorbent glass mat) battery located in the rear of the luggage compartment may have been replaced prior to/or after sale, with a non-AGM battery supplied by Mitsubishi Motors Australia. A non-AGM battery is more likely to release hydrogen sulphide gas in the event of battery failure and if the vehicle is involved in a collision there is the potential that acid could leak.
Light Vehicle
24 Aug 2021
REC-001697
active2018–2019 SUBARU BRZ, WRX, LEVORG 1.6, LEVORG 2.0, LIBERTY 3.6, OUTBACK 3.6 and FORESTER XT
The fuel pump impeller may not meet manufacturing specifications, as a result it may become deformed. This may cause the fuel pump to stop working and may lead to the vehicle stalling.
Light Vehicle
24 Aug 2021
REC-001679
active2019–2021 LAND ROVER L462 Discovery
The battery may be insufficiently earthed to the vehicle chassis. As a result the vehicle may exhibit a range of electrical faults, including engine cut out while being driven and lose of all electronics.
Light Vehicle
24 Aug 2021
REC-001592
active2018–2020 HYUNDAI KONA EV
Due to a manufacturing defect, the battery does not meet specifications and may lead to an electrical short which could start a fire.
Light Vehicle
23 Aug 2021