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Big Red Jack Product Recall
Six Big Red Jacks recalled because of potential to collapse when used, the products were sold in-store and online. An immediate product recall has been issued for six Big Red Jacks produced and sold between 1 May 2018 to 26…
2019 Toyota Prado in fuel pipe recall
Toyota Australia is recalling 1899 Toyota Prados built between March and April 2019 because of the fuel pipe being improperly tightened and the potential for it to leak. Toyota Australia has issued a recall for 1899 Toyota Prados built between…
Suzuki updates to five-year warranty
Suzuki Australia has announced it’s moving to a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and stretched service schedule across the range. Availale from this month (October 2019) on all new and demonstrator models, Suzuki Australia has announced it’s the latest brand to…
Counterfeit spark plugs found online in Australia
Counterfeit parts are making news again with the discovery of large batches of spark plugs purchased online in Australia were found to be fake. An automotive industry-led operation has discovered a large batch of spark plugs purchased online and purporting…
2011-2014 Mitsubishi Triton in critical recall for Takata airbag
Mitsubishi Australia has advised owners of 2011 – 2014 Mitsubishi Tritons that they are now under critical recall and should stop driving their vehicle and have its Takata airbags replaced immediately. More than 50,000 Mitsubishi Tritons running from 2011 to…
2011-2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalled for brake issues
Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued an immediate recall for 2011-2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4s after it was discovered corrugations could cause the brake lines to crack. Four-wheel drivers spend a lot of time driving on corrugations and we all know how hard…
Mitsubishi Pajero recall sparks call for data sharing
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has issued a call for mandatory data sharing following the recall of the MY17 Mitsubishi Pajero this week, claiming vehicle-owner safety is being put at risk. The AAAA is using the recent recall of…
Mitsubishi Pajero recalled because of potential steering and suspension failure
Mitsubishi Australia is recalling the 2017-model-year Pajero because of poor welding that could lead to front suspension and steering failure.
2014 Jeep Cherokee recalled for clutch issues
FCA Australia is recalling more than 2000 2014 Jeep Cherokees because of a clutch issue which could see the transmission jump into neutral. FCA Australia is recalled 2263 2014 Jeep Cherokees (on-sale between 2014 and 2018) because of an issue…
Terrain Tamer announces new General Manager
When Frank Hutchinson and Don Kyatt started Terrain Tamer back in the late 1960s, they couldn’t have imagined the international company that still designs and manufactures parts for 4X4s that Terrain Tamer has grown into nearly 50 years later. Jim…
Ford Everest, Ranger Recalled
Ford have issued a recall for their Ranger and Everest 4WDs, which sounds pretty serious. The intermediate steering shaft, which sits between (and connects) the steering column and box, has some dodgy welds that aren’t up to scratch. If the…
The Biggest Recall in Australian 4X4 History
41,941. That’s the number of Nissan Navaras that have just been recalled to replace a dodgy and downright dangerous airbag inflator that can seriously do more harm than good. It’s the same Takata airbag recall which is affecting up to…
CAN YOU PISS INTO AN ADBLUE TANK?
We find out… plus everything else you should know. Diesels are great. They’re torquey and efficient, and are pushing out some serious grunt these days. They’re also pretty well-behaved these days. But they have a dark side: Their exhaust…
New vehicle news: Pajero Sport and Challenger Recall
Mitsubishi’s Triton-based Pajero Sport and preceding Challenger wagons have been recalled, due to a potential rust issue popping up on tailgates. “Insufficient anti-corrosion coating was applied to the end cap on the outer tube of the tailgate gas springs…” which…
UNSEALED 4×4 GARAGE: PROJECT RUSTY
One of the first mods most people do to their vehicles is put on a set of new tyres. Not that Rusty had any old tyres on though… but, given they’d been driving around in such a toxic environment, they…
