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VR Recall by Holden

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Does any body know if there was a Recall on Series II VR. i was told by a guy at work that there was cause his father owned one. he said they had faulty valve guides. and info would be great.

as they are stuffed :mad:
 

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never heard of that one.
maybe ask holden, but even if there was, I doubt they'd do anything about it now, seeing as it was 10 years ago
 

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Vehicle Recall Search Results for HOLDEN Commodore VR, Calais (1993)

Problem: INADEQ. CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETENTION
Make: HOLDEN
Model:
Commodore VR, Calais
Variant:
Date Range: 1993
VIN Ranges: L645551, L682301
Status: Inactive

Defect: The cruise control cable retention to the throttle body bracket is considered to be inadequate.
Consequences: The cruise control outer cable locking mechanism may become detached from the throttle body bracket preventing the throttle from closing fully resulting in unintended acceleration.
Corrective action: Fit new revised cruise control cable support bracket and install a tie strap to the cable retaining legs.
Notif. Date: 7/12/1993
DOTARS No.:
R93/033
Supplier Name: HOLDEN
Campaign No.: 93-H-02
 

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Vehicle Recall Search Results for HOLDEN VR Executive, VR Berlina, Acclaim

Problem: FAULTY THIRD SEAT HOLD DOWN BRACKETS
Make: HOLDEN
Model:
VR Executive, VR Berlina, Acclaim
Variant:
Executive (Series II), Berlina/Acclaim (Wagon)
Date Range:
VIN Ranges:
Status: Inactive

Defect: When the third seat is fitted to vehicles the operator may have difficulty locking the seat fully down into position.
Consequences: This could cause injury to passengers in case of an accident.
Corrective action: Replace the third seat hold down brackets. Parts disposal to be advised.
Notif. Date: 10/07/1995
DOTARS No.:
R95/042
Supplier Name: HOLDEN
Campaign No.: 95-H-05


Vehicle Recall Search Results for HOLDEN VR, VS (Up to October 1996)

Problem: TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING AND IGNITING
Make: HOLDEN
Model:
VR, VS
Variant:
Automatic, Towbar
Date Range: Up to October 1996
VIN Ranges: L645621-L979936 for V6 engined vehicles. L645621-L986809 for V8 engined vehicles.
Status: Inactive

Defect: Overheating of the automatic transmission fluid can occur during towing.
Consequences: Overheated fluid can discharge from the breather tube or dipstick tube and may ignite if it contacts hot engine components.
Corrective action: Replace dipstick with one that has a lock-seal top and reroute the transmission breather hose.
Notif. Date: 22/11/1996
DOTARS No.:
R96/083
Supplier Name: HOLDEN
Campaign No.: 96-H-03


Problem: Headlamp patch harness connector corrosion
Make: HOLDEN
Model:
VR, VS
Variant:
Date Range: 1993-1997
VIN Ranges: Statesman VR, VS and VR Series II: 6H8VRY19URL674058-6H8VSY19HVL213857; Caprice VR and VS: 6H8VRZ19URL676992-6H8VSZ19HTL939663.
Status: Inactive

Defect: Right hand side headlamp patch harness connector; due to insufficient clearance to the battery, contamination caused by battery vapour emissions and/or water corrodes connector.
Consequences: Short circuit and fire.
Corrective action: Examine headlamp patch harness connector for heat damage or corrosion on either the connector body or terminals. If wiring insulation heat damaged replace patch harness assembly. If any connector or terminal damaged replace all terminals and both connector halves. Relocate patch harness connector away from the battery.
Notif. Date: 15/10/1998
DOTARS No.:
R98/063
Supplier Name: HOLDEN
Campaign No.: 98-H-03
 

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Top job vh-holden :king:
 

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good job hope my vr is alright
 

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