Aussie Motoring

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.

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