205 archived Australian notices, each linked to its official Product Safety Australia source. The page updates automatically when new notices arrive.
Showing notices 1–48 of 205.
The base seal of the oil filter may prevent the thread from screwing on properly and cause the oil filter to loosen or come off while the vehicle is being driven, causing oil to spill out of the engine. This can happen even when the filter has been fitted correctly, and it can happen without any warning to the driver.
The mounting brackets may become loose during or after use on corrugated roads, causing the bull bar to detach from the vehicle.
Due to a manufacturing fault the lower ball joint can separate from the lower control arm during use leading to loss of vehicle steering control. Drivers may notice a knocking noise from the front of the vehicle during normal driving and/or cornering.
The bike rack wheel holder may bend if used to carry heavier e-bikes and cause the bikes to detach from the rack.
Due to a manufacturing fault, the internal components can short-circuit during normal use. The battery charger is not registered with the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS).
The tyre may be more susceptible to cuts and partial penetrations when used in rugged and wet environments, which may lead to oxidisation of the tyre belt, tread separation and rapid air loss in the tyre. This may also present as a tyre bulge, tread deformation on the tread surface of the affected tyre.
Due to a manufacturing defect, the affected brake discs may be missing rivets and cause the car to skid during braking or brake over a longer distance.
This product may not operate effectively in the event of a collision.
This product does not comply with the mandatory standard for child restraints for use in motor vehicles .
The stitching of the seatbelt may come apart and separate from the buckle.
These seatbelt adjuster clamps may position the lap belt over the abdomen.
The loom connector to the light may not be fully engaged and could allow water to enter the wiring loom connector.
The split pin that holds the ball stud in place has not been provided. The cap can come loose, allowing the ball stud to separate.
Takata airbag inflators are subject to a compulsory recall . Airbag inflator: As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade.
The ball joint and outer arm may not be welded correctly, causing the ball joint to separate from the control arm.
Affected UCAs may separate while in use which could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle.
The stitching of the seatbelt may come apart and separate from the buckle.
The bottom enclosure or base plate of the ECU is faulty, which can cause an internal electrical short circuit.
The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for button/coin batteries . The button/coin battery packaging is not resistant to being opened by young children, does not release only a single battery at a time and does not include the required warning information.
The roof rack mount brackets may fail and the roof rack may detach from the roof while vehicle in use.
The products do not comply with the mandatory standard for recovery straps for motor vehicles. The product does not include the required warning information on the straps, packaging and instructions for use.
The fuel filter’s thread is too long, creating a gap when fitted and allowing fuel to leak.
The product does not comply with the mandatory safety standard for products containing button/coin batteries . The button/coin battery compartment is not adequately secured and can be accessible to young children.
The supplied bolts used to secure the ball joint of the steering and suspension unit may shear or snap and cause the wheels collapse into the guard.
The remote control does not comply with the mandatory information standard for products containing button/coin batteries . The product was supplied without the required warning information.
The products may not comply with the mandatory standard for recovery straps for motor vehicles . Products included in this recall do not have the required warnings that are pictured above. These warnings are required to be permanently attached to the snatch strap. A sheet containing required instructions for use is also missing from the product.
Welds in the product may fail or break causing the arm of the bracket and wheel to bend away from the vehicle or detach from the vehicle completely.
Contaminants such as dirt and road grime may enter the ball joint housing through the rubber boot, causing premature wear and failure.
This product does not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard for portable ramps for vehicles . The ramps have not been provided with required instructions and required safety labels are not on the ramps
The product was sold without the warning information required for products containing button/coin batteries.
The product does not comply with the mandatory standard for trolley jacks . Warning notice labelling does not include the full key warning that the product is to be used on flat, hard, level ground.
The product was sold without the warning information that is required for products containing button/coin batteries.
The product does not comply with the mandatory standard for trolley jacks . Warning notice labelling does not include the full key warning that the product is to be used on flat, hard, level ground.
These car stands do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard for vehicle support stands . The stands do not support the advertised weight capacity.
The quad connect may overheat and ignite.
The internal circuit board of the remote control can corrode if exposed to water. If corrosion of the circuit board occurs, the winch can cause the cable to stop, wind up or release unexpectedly.
The internal circuit board of the remote control can corrode if exposed to water. Corrosion of the remote control’s circuit board may cause the winch’s cable to stop, wind up or release unexpectedly.
The brake pads with formula number M7260 contain asbestos. There is a risk of exposure to asbestos fibres when removing or maintaining the brake pads. The only affected formula number is M7260, any other formula number different to this, does not contain asbestos.
Mounts produced in 2021 have been incorrectly manufactured which can lead to the chassis mount cracking when used in rough conditions.
The left and right tow-bar attachment bracket may crack causing the tow-bar to detach from the vehicle.
The bolts that secure the hitch receiver to the tow bar, may have a different thread to the nuts in the tow bar and may loosen. On the Amarok application, the bolts may “bottom out” before fully tightening.
The products do not comply with the mandatory standard for recovery straps for motor vehicles . The products do not have the required warning labels.
The product has not been tested against the mandatory standard for trolley jacks in Australia.
Due to an issue during manufacturing, the clutch kit may fail during use.
A design flaw in the jump start pack allows cables to be inserted into the wrong output port. Incorrectly charging the device will lead to product damage.
The centre bore locating ring may not be suitable size for the wheel, which may cause the ring to wear over time and the wheel to loosen.
The product does not comply with the Australian electrical safety standard. The charging socket version fails to meet the certification and labelling requirements and the product is not certified for use in Australia.
Due to a manufacturing error in the release box (Camloc), the harness straps may not release when the release button is pressed.