News1 day ago1 min readSubaru Ascent: US recall sees nine owners get brand-new cars…News1 day ago1 min readSubaru Ascent: US recall sees nine owners get brand-new cars…
News3 days ago2 min readFerrari expands Takata recall…James WongFerrari has added more vehicles to the ever-expanding Takata airbag recall, with its entire 2013 range all potentially fitted with faulty airbags. In this latest notice, 2013 model-year versions of the 458 Italia, 458 Spider, California, F12 Berlinetta and FF are affected, with 98 units affected locally. As with all Takata-related recalls, the fault centres around airbag inflator propellant that can degrade over time when exposed to a combination of high temperatures and humidity. …
News4 days ago1 min readPeugeot 308, 3008, 5008 diesels recalled…Scott CollieInchcape Australia has issued a recall notice for diesel-powered Peugeot 308, 3008 and 5008 models, over concerns about engine overheating. According to the company, the cooling strategy and maximum temperature alert might make the engine overheat. If the engine overheats and seizes on the move, owners and other road users could be at risk of an accident. A total of 526 cars are included in the recall – a VIN list is attached here. …
News9th Aug 20181 min read2018 Mazda CX-5 diesel, CX-8 recalled…News9th Aug 20181 min read2018 Mazda CX-5 diesel, CX-8 recalled…
News8th Aug 20182 min readTakata: FCAI website racks up 1.23 million registration checks…Scott CollieIt appears the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) website dedicated to the Takata recall is resonating with motorists. Just a week after launch, it's racked up almost 780,000 visitors and more than 1.23 million registration checks. …
News4th Aug 20182 min readTakata: Nissan sends mechanics to Torres Strait Islands for recall…Scott Collie
News2nd Aug 20181 min read2014-15 Ford Kuga recalled…James WongFord Australia has issued a recall for the Kuga crossover built between December 2014 and September 2015, over concerns an oil leak could develop. The Blue Oval reports the condition could occur if the engine overheats, resulting in a loss of engine oil. Should this happen, oil on the road can create a safety hazard for other road users. Affected Kuga units were produced from 13 December 2014 until 25 September 2015. The VIN list for the 1075 affected vehicles can be viewed here. …
