PRA number
2015/14601
Published date
Product description
2 Tonne override coupling used on trailers to attach the trailer to the tow vehicle. These couplings have the letters 'ECO' cast in to the coupling body
Reasons the product is recalled
Under heavy use the coupling head and coupling shaft may develop slackness. This may create extra stress on the locking pin which may shear. The shaft could then rotate in the coupling head, unscrew and detach.
The hazards to consumers
If the coupling head unscrews and detaches from the coupling shaft, only the safety chains will attach the trailer to the tow vehicle and this can create an unstable tow situation, which could poses an accident hazard to the driver and other road users.
What consumers should do
Consumer should inspect the coupling for evidence of excessive wear and contact their place of purchase to receive a replacement.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Various Boating Dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.
