Vehicle Recalls
5,459 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
REC-003855
active0 Ford F150
Incorrect tension of the electronic rack drive belt by the rack supplier may result in the belt fitted to the electronic steering rack pushing to one side, leading to premature wearing out of the belt. When this occurs, it will affect the smoothness of the steering, causing the steering to feel uneven or with too much play.
Light Vehicle
1 Oct 2018
REC-001213
active2009–2014 SUBARU LIBERTY AND OUTBACK
If the electronic parking brake (EPB) circuit board fractures, the warning light will illuminate and the EPB cannot be applied or released. If this happens, the vehicle may be in breach of the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) for motor vehicles.
Light Vehicle
30 Sept 2018
REC-001008
active2016–2018 MINI COUNTRYMAN
The fault affects the crash protection plate of the high pressure fuel pump in the engine compartment. Due to an error in the releasing process in an engine production plant, a crash protection plate for the high pressure fuel pump was not installed in 3-cylinder petrol engines (B36/B38).
Light Vehicle
26 Sept 2018
REC-000918
active2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz S CLASS
During assembly, two nuts for mounting busbars in the prefuse box located in the vehicle's trunk may not have been installed.
Light Vehicle
26 Sept 2018
REC-000915
active2018 Mercedes-Benz A, GLC AND GLA CLASS
On affected vehicles, the airbag gas generator housing may eject metal parts if the airbags are deployed.
Light Vehicle
23 Sept 2018
REC-000143
active2001–2002 BMW E53
Due to a possible mismatch of software and hardware within the airbag control, the front airbags may be activated whilst parking the vehicle. The affected vehicles are required to have the airbag control unit reprogrammed; no parts are required.
Light Vehicle
23 Sept 2018
REC-000762
active2018 KAWASAKI ZX1002BJF
The improper welding between the centre stand spring mounting pin and left side centre stand bracket may cause the pin to shift or fall off resulting in the centre stand spring detaching.
Motorcycle
19 Sept 2018
REC-000797
active0 KIA CK STINGER & YB RIO
The towbar label has the incorrect load ratings specified. This may result in the towbar being used to tow objects above it's maximum weight.
Light Vehicle
19 Sept 2018
REC-003853
active0 LEXUS LC500h
The vehicles have improper programming in the ECU (controls the hybrid system and transmission), when the accelerator pedal is depressed quickly during normal driving conditions, the ECU commanding transmission may not shift gears within the required time period.
Light Vehicle
17 Sept 2018
REC-000911
active2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG, GT & GTS
The software that determines the classification of the front passenger may not function correctly. This may result in an installed child seat being identified as a person, or a small lightweight person being identified as a child seat.
Light Vehicle
17 Sept 2018
REC-000311
active0 Ford EcoSport
On affected vehicles, engine vibration could cause timing belt tensioner spring failure, resulting in loss of engine timing. Loss of engine timing may lead to engine shutdown/damage.
Light Vehicle
17 Sept 2018
REC-001299
active2015–2018 Toyota PRIUS
Affected vehicles have an engine wire harness connected to the hybrid vehicle Power Control Unit located within the engine compartment. A portion of the wire harness could contact the connector cover and wear over time, causing an electrical short circuit.
Light Vehicle
13 Sept 2018
REC-001382
active0 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Gas-filled shock absorbers on the rear axle may have an incorrect weld on the lower securing eye of the shock absorber.
Light Vehicle
7 Sept 2018
REC-003852
active0 Holden EQUINOX
The rear-brake caliper pistons may contain trapped hydrogen gas that could be released into the vehicle’s brake system.
Light Vehicle
7 Sept 2018
REC-000917
active2012–2016 Mercedes-Benz ML, GL, GLE & GLS
Oil foam may develop in the system's oil reservoir under dynamic operating conditions if the oil is below the minimum level. This may cause oil to escape via the ventilation bores in the cap of the reservoir.
Light Vehicle
7 Sept 2018
REC-000312
active2018 Ford EVEREST
The seat cushion frame may not be to specification. Failure of one or more of these welds may cause: - Noise between separated components - Displacement/Deformation of the seat cushion frame - Incomplete/Irregular motion of the seat during adjustment
Light Vehicle
6 Sept 2018
REC-001407
active0 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Certain MY18 Tiguan Allspace models from a limited production period may contain a defective passenger airbag. When the passenger airbag module was manufactured, the airbag may have been packed incorrectly, preventing it from deploying correctly in an accident.
Light Vehicle
5 Sept 2018
REC-000913
active2017 Mercedes-Benz C & E CLASS VEHICLES
The locking mechanism on the right side of the seat backrest in affected vehicles may not lock in place at times.
Light Vehicle
30 Aug 2018
REC-000919
active2018 Mercedes-Benz GL, GLE & GLS
Hydrogen may have become embedded in the material of the pistons of a certain batch of brake calipers. This hydrogen could leak from the pistons and enter the hydraulic components of the rear axle brake and cause compressibility there. As a result, the braking power of the rear axle may be impaired and the brake pedal travel may be extended.
Light Vehicle
30 Aug 2018
REC-000994
active2011–2017 Mercedes-Benz FUSO
The wiring harness of the SRS electronic control unit could become severed if the vehicle is in a severe collision.
Heavy Vehicle
29 Aug 2018
REC-000838
active2018 LONGLIFE TRAILERS 6X4, 7X4, 7X5 & 8X5
A combination of the front draw bar design (mounting bolt hole) and the incorrect material being used may result in fatigue cracks or the draw bar separating from the trailer.
Trailer
29 Aug 2018
REC-000272
active2017–2018 DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 939, PANIGALE 959, 1299, PANIGALE V4
The brake pad may separate from the backing plate.
Motorcycle
28 Aug 2018
REC-003851
active0 JEEP CHEROKEE
The rear brake calipers may have incorrect chrome coating on the pistons, which may cause gas pockets to form in the brake system. In some instances, the brake pedal may exhibit increased travel and/or feel soft after vehicle start.
Light Vehicle
28 Aug 2018
REC-001511
active2007–2017 Western Star Unknown
On certain vehicles, after several hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Heavy Vehicle
26 Aug 2018