Recalls & faults: Holden YE Calibra (1991-97)

Recalls: Holden YE Calibra

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Holden YE Calibra

In February 1995, a recall was issued for Holden Calibra vehicles manufactured between March and October 1994 and with serial numbers in the range Y003451 to Y008833. In these vehicles, the jacks that were supplied breached the consumer product safety standard based on AS2693, were difficult to use and had inadequate instructions (PRA 1995/2361).
In February 1995, a recall was issued for non-turbocharged Calibra vehicles with serial numbers in the range Y000001 to Y008840. In these vehicles, the jacks that were supplied breached the consumer product safety standard based on AS2693 (PRA 1995/2380).
In March 1995, a recall was issued for Holden Calibra vehicles with serial numbers in the range Y000001 to Y015673. In these vehicles, an electrical connector in the airbag system may have been improperly assembled and could result in an unmade electrical connection (PRA 1995/2404).

Problems and faults: Holden YE Calibra

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

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