The department has been made aware of a potential scam involving persons impersonating representatives of vehicle manufacturers’ dealerships. For more information see Recall Scam Alert.

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The department has been made aware of a potential scam involving persons impersonating representatives of vehicle manufacturers’ dealerships offering to collect consumers’ vehicles for the purposes of completing an outstanding recall.

This holiday season, if you’re planning to travel by road, check to see if your vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall before setting off to ensure a safe journey.

family looking out car window

If you’re planning to travel this holiday season, make sure you check to see if your vehicle is part of an outstanding recall first to ensure a safe trip. It is likely many Australians will be travelling by road, looking to connect with family and friends.

The torso of a car mechanic pictured wearing blue overalls and a lanyard checking the condition of a car engine under the hood of the car. The man is pointing to the engine with his right hand and has a tablet in his left hand.

No one wants their vehicle to be a part of a recall but it’s important that you take swift action if you see or receive a recall notice about your vehicle. Taking action can help you, or someone you know, avoid injury or even death.

Photo taken over the shoulder of a man driving car on road with trees and a hill in the background. The man has both hands on the steering wheel.

The new Vehicle Recalls website provides a one-stop-shop for you to search and view all recall notices for Australian road vehicles and road vehicle components.