AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

6–12 June 2016.

6 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.

Boat parts and accessories

Mercury Diesel 2.8 L and 4.2 L engines

The flexible fuel return hose which runs from the fuel distribution block to the fuel injection pump may experience a crack at the end of the hose, which could allow a small leakage of diesel fuel.

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General product safety

Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, California & FF

Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.

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Tools and machinery

All Terrain Mobile Crane

Failure occurs when an air hose in the brake circuit dislodges from the fitting. The vehicle may cease moving or there may be a decrease of the service brake performance while driving on the road.

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