34,000 VE ute's - RECALL

[smokyJ]

Holden—VE Ute
PRA number: 2010/11799
Date created: 9th July 2010
Product information
Product description
VE Ute
Identifying features
ISOVIN range:

6G1E#42###L100048 - 6G1E#42###L458251
6G1E#42###L923162 - 6G1E#42###L983869

Target Number: 34,432
Campaign Number: 10-H-04

What are the hazards?
The tailgate may unlatch when impacted rearwards.
What are the defects?
A condition can occur under specific operating conditions where the tailgate may unlatch when impacted rearwards with sufficient energy by unsecured objects placed in the rear cargo tray.
Where the product was sold
National
Supplier
GM Holden Ltd
What should consumers do?
If the Ute's cargo tray is loaded, owners should either use a Holden tonneau cover or ensure items are firmly restrained within the tray and not loaded against the tailgate.

Contact your authorised Holden delaership for a free-of-charge rework (timing will be subject to availability of parts).

Taken from Gov't recall's website

[piston_broke]

The same thing'd probably happen to the Landcruiser with a 6L under the bonnet!!!!!!!!!
Might have to weld 'em up i think?

[D3CID3R]

jesus, wonder how they found that out.. could be alot of unhappy ute owners with their load on the road..