PRA number
2015/15078
Published date
Product description
Maxus branded, lined, brake shoe for truck trailers
Reasons the product is recalled
Potential risk of a minor quantity of bonded asbestos in the brake shoe lining.
The hazards to consumers
For new, unused brake shoes, the risk of exposure to airborne asbestos due to handling, packing or unpacking is negligible.
Caution must be taken if carrying out maintenance. Procedures have been prepared and implemented to ensure that the brake shoes are handled correctly by mechanics during maintenance of the vehicles. Any work involving these brake shoes should be carried out by an authorised licensed motor mechanic who has been made aware of these procedures.
For brake shoes that have been fitted and are in use, please refer to the following remediation instructions:
https://maxiparts.com.au/news-en-2/maxus-brake-shoe-recall/
Caution must be taken if carrying out maintenance. Procedures have been prepared and implemented to ensure that the brake shoes are handled correctly by mechanics during maintenance of the vehicles. Any work involving these brake shoes should be carried out by an authorised licensed motor mechanic who has been made aware of these procedures.
For brake shoes that have been fitted and are in use, please refer to the following remediation instructions:
https://maxiparts.com.au/news-en-2/maxus-brake-shoe-recall/
What consumers should do
Customers should refer to the following remediation instructions: https://maxiparts.com.au/news-en-2/maxus-brake-shoe-recall/
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Various
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
-
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
