VE recalled

[davocol]

All v6 ve's have been recalled due to a potential fire hazard in the engine bay, would have been nice if the timing was with the melbourne motor show Good to see they are being proactive anyway.

Click below.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599...-29277,00.html

[MNM96]

This isn't new. They were also recalled for a drama with the rear passenger seat belts. Only about 6/8 months ago. Where you getting your lightning quick info from?

Mike

[MNM96]

Sorry Mate, read your link. This recall happened ages ago!

[davocol]

*note to self* drink less at next mates bucks party.

me= : : :

Please close thread and save me any more humilation

Originally Posted by davocol

All v6 ve's have been recalled due to a potential fire hazard in the engine bay, would have been nice if the timing was with the melbourne motor show Good to see they are being proactive anyway.

Click below.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599...-29277,00.html

[Luke Plaizier]

There was a similar problem in Oct 2006, but this sounds like it's a different problem.


Lukeyson

[Ives]

Just out of interest, did Ford ever recalled any of the BA/BF Falcons?

[S3SR]

Originally Posted by Ives

Just out of interest, did Ford ever recalled any of the BA/BF Falcons?

rear brake lines for starters

though this wouldnt be a Ford Forum if we didnt find every little thing to not like holdens more

[au2sw]

Originally Posted by S3SR

rear brake lines for starters

though this wouldnt be a Ford Forum if we didnt find every little thing to not like holdens more

no, this wasnt a recall, just a service issue. that way they didnt have to re-do all brake lines if they didnt need to. they simply asked that if the owner/driver started to fell that the brake pedal was becoming soft they should take it in for replacement, otherwise they would be checked and posssibly changed at the next service at no charge to the customer.

[woteva]

20 out of 80,000 odd vehicles affected so pretty minor recall if you ask me. Good to see them being proactive and actually fixing it with a recall. Piston slap anyone?

Ford have a similar recall active for BFII models fitted with LPG built between November 2006 & July 2007. Service valve hand tap may fail causing a leak.

[dave289]

The problem with the ve v6 is the fuel line is rubbing somewhere ,which may eventually wear threw causing fuel to leak.

[LUXO_8]

Originally Posted by woteva

20 out of 80,000 odd vehicles affected so pretty minor recall if you ask me. Good to see them being proactive and actually fixing it with a recall. Piston slap anyone?

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cars affected = engine bay fires, 20 brand new cars with engine bay fires, at fault of the manufacturer, is far too much.
i dont care if thats from 80,000 cars or 800,000 cars .


what i find a touch amusing is...they recalled V8's for a fuel line issue when they were just released, now they've recalled all V6 cars, the way i read that is, they made a major fault that affected all cars, and decided to recall them in 2 batches(V8 and V6).

[DoreSlamR]

Originally Posted by Ives

Just out of interest, did Ford ever recalled any of the BA/BF Falcons?

Oooh yeah....disintegrating brake lines anyone? Happens to the best of car makers....well probably not.....

[the_scotsman]

actually...this is new...the previous one only affected the V8s....

[davocol]

Mmm, i take that back it is new.

http://livenews.com.au/Articles/2008...mmodores_again

[Nostalgia]

3rd time recalled. Hmmmm.

[RspecAU]

I say let them burn

[ltd]

Originally Posted by davocol

would have been nice if the timing was with the melbourne motor show

Sorry mate, but this year they'll be a the Sydney Boat Show. "The all new VE boat anchor."

[Riksta]

Originally Posted by ltd

Sorry mate, but this year they'll be a the Sydney Boat Show. "The all new VE boat anchor."

hahaha, good call!

[BZINGA]

The VE 'canyonero' commodore

A verse from the Canyonero car song off The Simpsons

Top of the line in utility sports,
Unexplained fires are a matter for the courts.
Canyonero...
Canyonero...

[BAxtER]

Originally Posted by TRIK67

The VE 'canyonero' commodore

A verse from the Canyonero car song off The Simpsons

Top of the line in utility sports,
Unexplained fires are a matter for the courts.
Canyonero...
Canyonero...

GOLD

[red_hotxr6]

I think 80,000 have been recalled for a fuel leak, that is happening in the engine bay, right after yesterday,s statement that holden had sold the most cars.

[Casablanca]

sorry guys had to signaturise that one.

[blueoval]

hehe. get it fixed or burn is pretty much the message here. :hihi:

Doesnt fill you will much confidence does it?

[woteva]

Originally Posted by blueoval

hehe. get it fixed or burn is pretty much the message here. :hihi:

Doesnt fill you will much confidence does it?

Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story. But seeing how you'd never consider buying a Commodore I guess you don't need to be concerned

[blueoval]

very true. Just a shame a issue like this is raised in an australian car.

[woteva]

Originally Posted by blueoval

very true. Just a shame a issue like this is raised in an australian car.

Yep. I don't think Australian cars are bolted together too well though. I've had plenty of problems with my car over the last 12 months. Admittedly they have all been minor, but when you add them altogether they've been a pain in the rear and a major inconvenience getting stuff looked at. I've reached the point where when I upgrade, I will be going for a different make.

[DeansXR8]

we'll see how the new falcon goes after a year i guess.

[red_hotxr6]

Geez, sounds like half of you guys are about to cry, its a HOLDEN for crying out loud, bit of bad luck, get there act together and all that..sounds like the indians after the cricket match...

[red_hotxr6]

I wonder when they actually found out about this, in relation to when they finally decided to let the public know.

[yift]

faulty fuel line, faulty rear seat belts, faulty fuel tanks, faulty stability control, faulty seperntine belt tensioners, faulty front end suspension the list will go on and on and so is the ba/bf one.