Caravanning News

Basco Wholesale - Basco BFO-15671 oil filter for diesel engines
The base seal of the oil filter may prevent the thread from screwing on properly and cause the oil filter to loosen or come off while the vehicle is being driven, causing oil to spill out of the engine. This can happen even when the filter has been fitted correctly, and it can happen without any warning to the driver. Risk of death, serious injury or property damage (including to other road users) from an accident if the filter loosens or comes off the engine while the vehicle is being driven. The oil spill from the engine may cause a fire if it comes into contact with the hot engine parts. An incident causing oil loss to a vehicle has occurred.

Regent Caravans - Two-stage LPG gas pressure regulator for Snowy River and Newgen caravans
The diaphragm inside the gas regulator can fail, causing the regulator to leak LPG gas. Risk of serious injury or death if the gas leaks near an ignition source and causes an explosion or fire. Risk of serious injury or death by asphyxiation if the leak causes a build-up of gas in an enclosed space. Incidents of the regulator failing and leaking LPG gas have occurred.

ARB Corporation Ltd - ARB bull bar mounting brackets for MY26 N90 Hilux
The mounting brackets may become loose during or after use on corrugated roads, causing the bull bar to detach from the vehicle. Risk of serious injury or property damage (including to other road users) if the bull bar detaches from the vehicle. An incident of the bull bar detaching has occurred.

Super Retail Group Pty Ltd - XTM TTF fridge freezer range
The product does not comply with the mandatory Australian and New Zealand flammability requirements. Risk of serious injury, death or property damage if the product catches fire. The product was sold through BCF and Supercheap Auto stores between 5 September 2025 and 15 July 2026.

Pedders Suspension and Brakes - Replacement front lower control arm for Subaru vehicles
Due to a manufacturing fault the lower ball joint can separate from the lower control arm during use leading to loss of vehicle steering control. Drivers may notice a knocking noise from the front of the vehicle during normal driving and/or cornering. Risk of serious injury or death from motor vehicle accident if the driver loses control because of the ball joint separation from front lower control arm. Incidents have occurred.

JB RACKS PTY LTD - JBB1 ST and WH vehicle bike racks
The bike rack wheel holder may bend if used to carry heavier e-bikes and cause the bikes to detach from the rack. There is a risk of death, serious injury or property damage (including to other road users) if a bike falls from the rack while the vehicle is moving. Incidents have occurred.