Holden recalls VE Commodore

HOLDEN’S billion-dollar VE Commodore and WM Statesman/Caprice have been hit by their first national recall.

The company has recalled 1521 V8 models because of a fuel leak. According to Product Recalls Australia, "in extreme cases the vehicle may develop a fuel leak and a fuel smell may become evident to the driver".

The leak has been tracked to VE and WM series Holdens fitted with a V8 engine that were built in July and August.

"A condition can occur where a fuel hose that connects the main fuel line and the injector rail in the engine bay may have been manufactured incorrectly," PRA said.

"If damaged, the location may not be visible as it is covered by an outer sleeve band."

More thunder claps
HOLDEN has introduced another VZ-series SS Thunder ute, offering a claimed $3000 worth of extras including 18-inch alloy wheels (pinched from Monaro CV8-R), red front brake callipers, a twin aero form hard tonneau cover, leather-faced seat and door trim, and two VE Commodore colours.

Priced from $42,990, the SS ute uses Holden’s 260kW/510Nm Gen IV 6.0-litre V8.