Holden recalls 9000 Commodores

Fab · 01-12-2008, 03:08 PM

www.abc.net.au

About 9,000 Holden VE Commodores have been recalled because of a potential problem with the side airbag in the driver's seat.

Holden says there is a possibility the airbag in the Adelaide-built cars could come away from the seat frame and go off when the car has stopped and the driver is getting out.

The company's spokeswoman, Kate Lonsdale, says there is also a possibility the airbag will lose its effectiveness in a crash.

She says not all the cars will be affected and the recall is just a precaution at this stage.

"Letters will be sent to customers who may own one of these models and they should be receiving those letters today," she said.

"A public advertisement has also gone out and we have a customer centre hotline that people can call if they want to question if their car is affected."

SM1DY · 01-12-2008, 03:12 PM

Nothing but quality vehicles roll out of Holden's Elizabeth plant >>> End sarcasm.

Scott · 01-12-2008, 03:44 PM

Is this the same airbag they gave Ford so much crap about.... the same one Ford didn't need to go 5 Star?

burnz · 01-12-2008, 03:48 PM

but their is no airbag in the seat !!!
somebody stuffed up.

Biggav · 01-12-2008, 03:48 PM

news.com.au says it was affecting VZ models.

JutroXR8 · 01-12-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP006

Is this the same airbag they gave Ford so much crap about.... the same one Ford didn't need to go 5 Star?

Na, that was the curtain air bag....

ADSXR8 · 01-12-2008, 03:49 PM

I could see anything on the ABC website. Probably should get facts right first!

joolz · 01-12-2008, 03:53 PM

Didnt this happen again last year or something. The sensor is under the seat from memory.

robjh80 · 01-12-2008, 04:39 PM

The models affected include the 2005 VZ Sedan, Crewman and Wagon.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...tion=australia

Fab · 01-12-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggav

news.com.au says it was affecting VZ models.

So it takes Holden this long to notice a problem?

TheSneakiness · 01-12-2008, 04:43 PM

Recalls website is saying VZ Commodore range...

**DJM83** · 01-12-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SM1DY

Nothing but quality vehicles roll out of Holden's Elizabeth plant >>> End sarcasm.

And theres NEVER been a Ford recall :togo:

Wonder why it has taken GM this long to realise this fault

DanielXR8 · 01-12-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SM1DY

Nothing but quality vehicles roll out of Holden's Elizabeth plant >>> End sarcasm.

Mate taking pot shots about Holden on this forum for quality issues, is a brave thing to do or you just don't read that many posts.

Dan

TOM-CAT · 01-12-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 51RTE

And theres NEVER been a Ford recall :togo:

Wonder why it has taken GM this long to realise this fault

It probably hasn't been much of a problem/no one has noticed the problem yet because it is EXTREMELY rare....

burnz · 01-12-2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanielXR8

Mate taking pot shots about Holden on this forum for quality issues, is a brave thing to do or you just don't read that many posts.

Dan

bahwahahaha i knew that.

snappy · 01-12-2008, 05:23 PM

I imagine this is going to hurt the bankroll at holden could not come at a worse time i could i would think.

Bobman · 01-12-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 51RTE

And theres NEVER been a Ford recall :togo:

Wonder why it has taken GM this long to realise this fault

All I can recall in recent times is the AU2 Steering rack nut and the BA rear brake hose recalls.

In that time the VT had over 10+, as well as the subsequent models.

Yet everyone bags Falcons for being unreliable.

**DJM83** · 01-12-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Zamtro

It probably hasn't been much of a problem/no one has noticed the problem yet because it is EXTREMELY rare....

Yeah fair enough, luckily nothing serious has happened in regards to the fault

**DJM83** · 01-12-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobman

All I can recall in recent times is the AU2 Steering rack nut and the BA rear brake hose recalls.

In that time the VT had over 10+, as well as the subsequent models.

Yet everyone bags Falcons for being unreliable.

Im sure there has been more then that, anyone care to elaborate. Happy to be wrong

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GT0132 · 01-12-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobman

All I can recall in recent times is the AU2 Steering rack nut and the BA rear brake hose recalls.

In that time the VT had over 10+, as well as the subsequent models.

Yet everyone bags Falcons for being unreliable.

Not a recall as such but BA/BF's painted in Shockwave being resprayed at Fords expense because of a paint peeling issue has gotta be damn close to a recall scenario.

The handbrake problem should have been a recall...but wasn't....Boot rust becoming apparent ....warped rotors....list goes on.

Bobman · 01-12-2008, 05:29 PM

Don't forget that Holden had another dangerous issue with their cars catching fire due to an oil leak IIRC from the transmission area.

One police car caught fire and was burnt out in Nhill. That affected VS models.

Hyundai had a nasty one with front wheels falling off around the same time if memory serves correct.

Smoke Pursuit · 01-12-2008, 05:35 PM

VE has had about 5 recalls now..

The last one was the headlights on the cop cars dieing....

Wally · 01-12-2008, 06:11 PM

http://www.recalls.gov.au/

vztrt · 01-12-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fab

So it takes Holden this long to notice a problem?

How long did it take Ford to do the recall (that wasn't a recall) on the BA brake lines?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobman

All I can recall in recent times is the AU2 Steering rack nut and the BA rear brake hose recalls.

In that time the VT had over 10+, as well as the subsequent models.

Yet everyone bags Falcons for being unreliable.

Statistically they are, but most were common issues in the BA, as the BF statistcally had less faults then the AUIII. Mind you my BA was a strong unit except for niggling issues, but nothing major.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobman

Don't forget that Holden had another dangerous issue with their cars catching fire due to an oil leak IIRC from the transmission area.

One police car caught fire and was burnt out in Nhill. That affected VS models.

Hyundai had a nasty one with front wheels falling off around the same time if memory serves correct.

Toyota also had the one with the front suspension (that Toyota knew about for 9 years) that resulted in a few deaths in Japan. After that happened the problem was then rectified. And the Prius and echo had the cam sensor recall about the same time.