PRA number
2017/16154
Published date
Product description
The product is designed to engage in the event of a caravan becoming completely dislodged and separated from the tow vehicle, at which time it engages the caravan's brakes to help arrest the movement of the caravan.
Reasons the product is recalled
Some of the switches have been found to not work correctly (intermittently).
The hazards to consumers
If the unit fails, the distance the caravan takes to stop could be longer and the caravan may potentially collide with persons or property, causing injury and/or damage.
What consumers should do
All owners of the affected caravan owners have been notified and requested that they contact their nearest authorised dealer to arrange a time for inspection and if required, replacement of the unit.
All units presented to authorised dealerships will be inspected, tested and if found to be faulty, replaced immediately.
All units presented to authorised dealerships will be inspected, tested and if found to be faulty, replaced immediately.
Supplier
Wireless Automation Systems
Traders who sold this product
Jayco Caravans
Coast to Coast
Coast to Coast
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.