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3,605 recalls found

vehicle

REC-004831

active

0 SAAB 9-3 Cabriolet

The locking catch of the backrest release mechanism may be faulty. If the mechanism is defective and the vehicle is involved in a collision, it could result in the backrest folding.

Light Vehicle

2 Dec 2003

vehicle

REC-000427

active

2003โ€“1970 Holden RA Rodeo

Some vehicles have been fitted with compliance plates where incorrect information in regard to the seating capacity of the vehicle is stamped into the plate.

Light Vehicle

21 Nov 2003

vehicle

REC-002564

active

0 Renault Scenic

Some windscreens may have been fitted to vehicles, where the transparency is below that permitted by ADR. The actual transparency is in the order of 64%.

Light Vehicle

16 Nov 2003

vehicle

REC-001442

active

2002โ€“2004 Volvo S/V40

The end cover on the service nipple side of the fuel rail, which is mounted on the engine, does not meet the Volvo specification which may lead to fuel leakage.

Light Vehicle

12 Nov 2003

vehicle

REC-002556

active

0 KIA Sportage (JA)

A steering shaft bolt torque may be incorrect.

Light Vehicle

12 Nov 2003

vehicle

REC-002562

active

0 HYUNDAI TRAJET (FO)

Under certain conditions fuel may discharge from the canister onto the ground forward of the left-hand front wheel. This condition only occurs after parking the vehicle on a down hill gradient, facing forward with an excessively full tank of fuel.

Light Vehicle

7 Nov 2003

vehicle

REC-001477

active

0 Volvo XC90

The Front Wheel Speed Sensors may be faulty and a disturbance of the front wheel speed sensor signal can occur.

Light Vehicle

3 Nov 2003

vehicle

REC-002563

active

0 NISSAN Pulsar, X-Trail

The circuit board for the crank position sensors may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process. This could cause the 'service engine soon' warning to appear.

Light Vehicle

3 Nov 2003

vehicle

REC-004830

active

0 Volvo XC90

The seat belt attachment points for the 2nd and 3rd row seats may not have been fitted correctly and/or tightened correctly.

Light Vehicle

27 Oct 2003

vehicle

REC-002559

active

0 Ford F350

Possible failure and melt down of an electronic component which operates the emergency flashing lights.

Light Vehicle

27 Oct 2003

vehicle

REC-002551

active

0 Ford Explorer

In some of the affected vehicles, a bolt that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the driver seat back frame may fracture.

Light Vehicle

25 Sept 2003

vehicle

REC-002550

active

0 HYUNDAI Elantra (XD), Tiburon (GK)

The brake pipes may rub on the front sub-frame which may result in wear to the pipes, allowing the brake fluid to escape and possible failure of the service brake.

Light Vehicle

22 Sept 2003

vehicle

REC-004829

active

0 MITSUBISHI WA Starwagon

A nonconforming condition exists with the seat belt retractor of the 2-point seat belt located on the 2nd row seat. (The seating position located immediately behind the driver.)

Light Vehicle

8 Sept 2003

vehicle

REC-002548

active

0 JAGUAR XJ

Power steering rack return pipe may arc to the alternator.

Light Vehicle

3 Sept 2003

vehicle

REC-002546

active

0 Renault LAGUNA

Some Injection Computers on the affected vehicles may be subject to irregular programming, which may result in unintended engine acceleration and/or temporarily high idling speed.

Light Vehicle

12 Aug 2003

vehicle

REC-002545

active

0 Mazda B series vehicles

Due to the possibility of vehicles having excessive bonnet to stopper free play, there is a potential for the bonnet striker to wear and eventually break through. This condition is more evident when the vehicle is driven over rough terrain.

Light Vehicle

12 Aug 2003

vehicle

REC-002544

active

0 Ford PD/PE COURIER

Bonnet striker wear has been discovered following inspections of vehicles with bonnet rattle and/or flutter. If affected vehicles continue to be driven with bonnet flutter the concern may progress to the bonnet opening while driving.

Light Vehicle

11 Aug 2003

vehicle

REC-002541

active

0 Mercedes-Benz M Class

It is possible an oversize clamp has been fitted to the power steering cooler hose connection which could result in a leak and possibly diminished power steering effect over time.

Light Vehicle

6 Aug 2003

vehicle

REC-002555

active

0 KIA Pregio

The presence of air has been detected in the hydraulic lines of the brake system, leading to a gradual reduction in efficiency and a spongy feel to the brake pedal.

Light Vehicle

29 July 2003

vehicle

REC-005333

active

2001โ€“2003 PEUGEOT 406

There is a risk of incorrect deployment of the lateral air bags and the pre-tensioners during a serious vehicle accident.

Light Vehicle

24 July 2003