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2001-02 Honda Accord, Civic facing airbag recall

Matt Brogan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:10:47 +0000

America’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to know why Honda recalled cars with faulty airbags in two separate groups over the past year rather than all together. Last November, Honda recalled 2001 model Accords and Civics to repair over-pressurised airbag inflators that, if deployed, had the potential to rupture the metal inflator body and cause [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2001-02 Honda Accord, Civic facing airbag recall

Toyota may replace accelerator pedals following US floor mat recall

Matt Brogan — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:43:21 +0000

Following Toyota’s largest-ever recall of some 3.8 million vehicles, over the potential for a loose floor mat to force down the accelerator causing unintended acceleration, Toyota may soon fix or replace the accelerator pedals on up to 4 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the US. US safety body the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota may replace accelerator pedals following US floor mat recall

Toyota’s US floor mat recall continues

Matt Brogan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:06:56 +0000

Toyota has defended itself against claims that it was misleading about its floor mat-related unintended acceleration problem which may affect up to 3.8 million vehicles. On Monday, Toyota claimed that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concluded that “no defect exists in vehicles in which the driver’s floor mat is compatible with the vehicle and [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota’s US floor mat recall continues

Tata Nano investigated for electrical fires

Matt Brogan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:24:55 +0000

Could it be that quality sacrifices made in producing the world’s cheapest car have led to its downfall? The Tata Nano – that retails in India for around $2,500 – is under investigation by the company following reports from three owners of electrical fires. According to The Times of India, the fires appear to be the result [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata Nano investigated for electrical fires

Ford to recall 4.5 million more vehicles over leaky switches

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:35:29 +0000

When it rains, it pours. Toyota and its floor mats, GM and its brake issues, now it’s Ford’s turn to continue a decade long saga of recalls involving leaky cruise control switches that may cause vehicle fires. The announcement today by Ford now puts the total number of cars recalled due to the issue at 16 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford to recall 4.5 million more vehicles over leaky switches

GM recalls 10,000 Pontiacs in the US over brake issues

Matt Brogan — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:48:01 +0000

Despite the Pontiac brand being officially dead, GM have recalled 10,119 Pontiac Vibe models over a cold weather brake issue. Certain vacuum components of the Vibe’s braking system have been known to freeze in very low ambient temperatures, an issue facing owners in the US’s northern most states. GM says that dealers will inspect and modify [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

GM recalls 10,000 Pontiacs in the US over brake issues

Toyota floor mat issue solved with zip ties

Matt Brogan — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:51:05 +0000

In response to a recall of more than 3.8 million vehicles over a floor mat malfunction that was believed to have caused an accident involving a Lexus ES 350, Toyota has instructed its North American dealerships to attach driver’s side floor mats to metal seat rails with self-locking wire ties, better known as zip ties, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota floor mat issue solved with zip ties

Toyota recalls 3.8 million U.S. Toyota & Lexus models

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:16:12 +0000

Something as simple as floor mats has caused the world’s biggest manufacturer to plan a recall of 3.8 million cars. Toyota is planning to recall Toyota and Lexus models in the United States for the largest ever recall in the company’s history. The issue? Floor mats that may snag accelerator pedals and cause vehicles to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota recalls 3.8 million U.S. Toyota & Lexus models

Toyota recalls 688,000 cars in China

David Twomey — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:38:23 +0000

Toyota Motor Corporation will recall 688,314 cars made at its two China joint ventures starting Tuesday to fix a faulty window-control switch, which is the carmaker’s largest recall in China. Reuters Newsagency quotes analysts as saying the recall will not have any long-term impact on the Japanese company’s growth prospect in China as the defect is [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota recalls 688,000 cars in China

Nissan recalls 16,000 Maximas, Muranos

David Twomey — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:49:14 +0000

Nissan has had to recall its previous model Maxima and Murano vehicles because of a problem that affects the engine air intake ducts of 11,743 Maxima sedans and 4972 Murano SUVs, totalling 16,715 vehicles. The recall affects all J31-series Maxima V6s produced between August 2003 and January 2008, and sold between December 2003 and May 2009, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan recalls 16,000 Maximas, Muranos

Mitsubishi recalls Lancer/Outlander

David Twomey — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:45:03 +0000

Mitsubishi Motors Australia is to recall more than 20,000 Lancer and Outlander vehicles to repair a potential brake problem. There have been no reported incidents of the problem within Australia and the national recall is precautionary. The official recall posted on the Federal Government website says that “after starting, if the vehicle is only driven at low [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi recalls Lancer/Outlander

Ford recalls Territory over brake issue

George Skentzos — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:04:22 +0000

Following customer complaints on the issue, Ford Australia is now voluntarily recalling Ford Territory vehicles manufactured between February 1 2004 and December 31 2008. The recall relates to a front brake hose fluid leak issue that in some cases has resulted in ‘reduced braking effectiveness’, although Ford is keen to point out this has been found [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford recalls Territory over brake issue

Ford investigates Falcon & Territory brake issue

Matt Brogan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:00:24 +0000

Updated 9am with statement from Ford Australia: Ford Australia has launched a major safety investigation into a possible brake issue with its Falcon and Territory models. There is a potential for thousands of vehicles to be affected by the problem, which can lead to a failure of half the braking system. Many owners have reported failures of brake [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford investigates Falcon & Territory brake issue

Subaru’s 2.5-litre turbocharged vehicles back on sale

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:19:24 +0000

The engine issues with Subaru’s turbocharged vehicles reported earlier this month have now been resolved and Subaru Australia has resumed sales of 2.5-litre turbocharged vehicles as of late last week. The issue which halted all turbocharged-vehicle sales was isolated incidents of engine knocking noise. According to Subaru, its technical department has come out with a diagnostic [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Subaru’s 2.5-litre turbocharged vehicles back on sale

Holden VE Commodore recalled again

Matt Brogan — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:03:44 +0000

The VE Commodore and WM Statesman series have again being recalled this morning following yesterday’s announcement of it being Australia’s top selling car. Due to the possibility of an engine bay fire from a faulty fuel line, 86,000 V6 models will be recalled to address the issue. Holden spokesperson John Lindsay said the fault was due [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden VE Commodore recalled again

Lexus recalls 264,000 cars, 927 in Australia

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:06:20 +0000

Lexus will recall 264,000 cars- including 927 in Australia – with GS and IS sedans affected. The issue relates to cars built between December 2003 and December 2005 which may have a faulty fuel pipe that could lead to a fuel leakage. Lexus says no accident has been reported as a result of the issue but [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lexus recalls 264,000 cars, 927 in Australia

Mitsubishi Outlander recall over carpet mat

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:00:34 +0000

Mitsubishi Outlander recall over carpet mat Make & Model: Mitsubishi Outlander ZE and ZF Number of vehicles affected: 11,164 Model Years From: 2003-2007 What’s wrong: The front edge of the older design genuine accessory carpet mat overlaps the arc of travel of the accelerator pedal. This creates a possibility for interference of the carpet mat with the accelerator [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi Outlander recall over carpet mat

2007 Mitsubishi NS Pajero Recall

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:39:29 +0000

Mitsubishi NS Pajero Recall Makes & Model: Mitsubishi NS Pajero Number of vehicles affected: 95 Model Years From: 2007 – Vehicles were manufactured between 20 August 2007 and 23 August 2007. VIN Range: JMFMYV88W7J000687 and JMFMYV88W7J000692. JMFLNV98W7J000839 and JMFLYV98W7J003459. What’s wrong: A number of NS Pajero vehicles have been manufactured with the incorrect nuts used to retain the front R/H [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2007 Mitsubishi NS Pajero Recall

Suzuki Liana Recall – Retainer Clip

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:35:04 +0000

Suzuki Australia issued a late night press release announcing a voluntary recall on selected Liana models. The recall will address a potential problem with a retainer clip securing the gear selector cable. Suzuki Australia says 3,519 manual-transmission Lianas built between January 2001 and January 2006 are affected. Suzuki will contact all owners directly and urges customers to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Suzuki Liana Recall – Retainer Clip

2007 Holden Rodeo Recall

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:09:47 +0000

2007 Holden Rodeo Brake Master Cylinder Recall Holden has today recalled over 9,000 2007 model Rodeo’s due to a fault with the assembly of the brake master cylinder. The recall affects four-cylinder petrol, V6 and diesel variants. Check your Vehicle Identification Number in the list below and contact your nearest Holden dealer. Make & Model: Holden [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2007 Holden Rodeo Recall