Vehicle Recalls
5,500 recalls from vehiclerecalls.gov.au
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and caravans affected by safety defects.
Vehicle Recalls results
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
REC-003850
active0 CHRYSLER JEEP COMPASS
A fault in the Power Control Module (PCM) software may affect cruise control, potentially causing the vehicle speed to lock or unexpected vehicle acceleration.
Light Vehicle
23 Aug 2018
REC-000916
active2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA, CLA & A Class
The top tether anchorage point at the centre position of the rear seat bench may be missing.
Light Vehicle
23 Aug 2018
REC-000738
active2016-2018 JEEP WRANGLER, CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE & COMPASS
If the powertain control module fails, the driver may experience a no-start, a start-and-immediate stall condition, or an engine stall while driving.
Light Vehicle
22 Aug 2018
REC-000313
active2017 Ford Unknown
Affected vehicles may be fitted with a Front Lower Control Arm with faulty welds. Lower Control Arm weld failure could cause the front wheel assembly to hit the wheelhouse and/or fender.
Light Vehicle
20 Aug 2018
REC-001126
active2009-2012 PEUGEOT P4007
The front windscreen wiper motor venting device may allow water to enter the wiper motor, causing corrosion and motor failure.
Light Vehicle
20 Aug 2018
REC-000060
active2011-2015 AUDI A4, A5 & Q5
The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors.
Light Vehicle
19 Aug 2018
REC-003847
active0 JEEP CHEROKEE
A fault with the halfshaft assembly resulting in loss of power or inability to PARK the vehicle. The vehicle can crash without prior warning and cause vehicle occupants or bystanders risk of serious injury.
Light Vehicle
19 Aug 2018