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Update: NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn
Update: NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn… temporarily. Further to the story published on 29 April, 2020 on Unsealed 4X4 titled NSW Limits GVM Upgrades Without Industry Consultation, Transport for NSW has decided to withdraw GVM upgrade changes outlined in Vehicle…
Recall: Atem Power 3000kg Hi Lift Farm Jack
The ACCC has issued a recall on the Atem Power 3000kg Hi Lift Farm Jack. It’s no secret that Hi-Lift jacks can be extremely useful devices when you’re out four-wheel driving, but they can also be dangerous if used incorrectly.…
ASV issues RAM 1500 Diesel Truck Recall
Recall issued on Ram 1500 Diesel Trucks. American Special Vehicles (ASV) has issued a recall on MY2014-2019 RAM 1500 Diesel Trucks due to a manufacturing defect in which the EGR cooler may crack, causing coolant to leak into the intake…
NSW limits GVM Upgrades without industry consultation
Those seeking a GVM upgrade for their 4×4 in NSW will no doubt be surprised to learn that there’s been a recent change to the Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS) that limits such increases to the vehicle’s axle mass…
2018-2019 Isuzu D-Max recalled
The 2018-2019 Isuzu D-Max is being recalled because of the potential for the rear leaf spring to fracture and fail. More than 2300 Isuzu D-Max vehicles (2018-2019) are being recalled because of the potential for the rear leaf spring to…
102,616 Mitsubishi Tritons recalled because of fire risk
More than 100,000 MQ and MR Mitsubishi Tritons are being recalled over fears the genuine accessory towbar wiring harness could catch fire. Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced an immediate recall on 102,616 Tritons (MQ and MR) with a genuine accessory…
Diesel Brothers busted for breaking emissions laws
Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers TV show have been ordered to pay USD$851,451 for their role in building and selling modified 4X4s that broke emissions laws in Utah. The stars of Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers have been ordered to pay a…
Jeep slashes capped priced servicing to $399 across the range
In a bid to rebuild consumer confidence Jeep has announced a $399 Capped Price Servicing program beginning in 2020 and that will cover its entire range. Jeep Australia has announced a flat $399 Capped Price Servicing Program for the first…
Toyota Australia recalls FJ Cruiser, Prado, HiLux and more because of a dodgy fuel pump
Toyota Australia has announced a recall on more than 40,000 vehicles including LandCruiser, FJ Cruiser, Prado and HiLux because of a fuel pump that could stop working. Toyota Australia is recalling more than 40,000 vehicles, including FJ Cruiser (2948), Camry,…
Aussie-converted Ford F-250 and F-350 recalled for steering failure
Ford F-250 and F-350 2014-2016 variants sold by Performax in Australia are being recalled because of potential steering failure. More than 140 Ford F-250 and F-350 vehicles (2014-2016) converted to right-hand drive and sold in Australia by Performax are being…
GVM upgrades in Queensland made easier thanks to LS15 mod code
GVM upgrades in Queensland have become easier thanks to the introduction of LS15 which removes the requirement for a fully qualified engineer to sign-off on GVM upgrades for in-service vehicles, saving vehicle owners time and money. Finally, a bit of…
Takata NADI 5-AT Airbag recall could see vehicles deregistered…
With no new or replacement parts being offered, the recent Takata NADI 5-AT airbag recall could mean affected vehicles are deregistered… Currently, there are no replacement parts for the NADI 5-AT airbag inflator which was used in a range of…
Takata Airbag recall just got much bigger and more dangerous
A recall is being issued for vehicles with Takata airbags running NADI 5-AT inflators…yes, this is a new type of Takata airbag with a dodgy inflator. The Takata airbag recall (read: scandal) has just become a whole lot bigger and…
Big Red Jacks pays $12,600 fine for alleged breach of safety standard
The ACCC has issued Hai Feng International Pty Ltd, trading as Big Red Jacks Tools & Equipment (Big Red Jacks), has paid a fine of $12,600 after it allegedly breached safety standards. The ACCC issued the infringement notice claiming it…
Mandatory Data Sharing Law to be Introduced…independent workshops cheering
The introduction of mandatory data sharing law will force car makers to share service and repair information with independent workshops. Australian car owners will soon be able to choose their vehicle repairer knowing they’ll have access to the latest vehicle…
