Motor Vehicle Recalls

There are more than you think

With the second recall of the new VE Commodore you might be thinking that Holden have a real problem with their new cars. Surely there shouldn’t be that many recalls in a matter of just a few months for a new car but you might be surprised to know that motor vehicle recalls are going on all the time.

The Australian Government runs a website known as Product Recalls Australia where they list all the items that manufacturers are recalling because problems and faults have been found in their design and maufacture.

A look at the motor vehicle section makes for some interesting reading. Since September 1 car manufacturers have issued the following recalls here in Australia:

Sept 4 – Honda CR-V, Integra and Civic (2001 and 2002 models) – problems with the ignition switch

Sept 4 – Honday Odyssey – ignition switch

Sept 4 – Jaguar X-Type – tyre placard label

Sept 8 – Mitsubishi Fuso Caner Trucks – stress cracks at the entry of the EGR cooler can cause coolant leaks and engine overheating

Sept 11 – Chrysler MY 2006, 300C and PT Cruisers – directional signal bulb function

Sept 12 – Chrysler (WJ) Jeep Grand Cherokee – front seat electric heating elements

Sept 13 – Mercedes-Benz Actros, Atego and Axor trucs – ‘Grammer’ suspension seat

Sept 15 – Renault Master II – rear brake calipers

Sept 19 – Alfa Romeo – outer rear view mirror

Sept 25 – Iveco Trucks – Daily City – steering gear mounting bolts

Sept 28 – Mitsubishi – Ralliart Turbo RG Colt – incorrect compliance plate seating details

Oct 5 – Chrysler (KJ) Jeep Cherokee – front lower suspension ball joints

Oct 10 – Honda – Odyssey – rear wiper motor

Oct 10 – Honda – Civic Hybrid and Civic Sports – unstable voltage output to the Electronic Control Unit which controls the power steering

Oct 13 – Jeep – Grand Cherokee – electric radiator fan

Oct 16 – Holden – Commodore VE and WM models – fuel hose

Oct 18 – Mack Trucks – hub assemblies

Oct 19 – Ford – UP Explorer – speed control system

Oct 31 – Chrysler – (TJ) Jeep Wrangler – clutch pedal pushrod

Oct 31 – Mack Trucks – replacement of tie rod ends

Oct 31 – Nissan – D40 Navara – relay box bracket

Nov 2 – Subaru – Liberty Outback and Liberty GT – transmission oil cooler hoses

Nov 11 – Holden – Commodore VE and WM models – rear seat belt buckles

As you can see, there are some interesting names and some interesting problems listed there.