PRA number
2016/15744
Published date
Product description
Solid beam and independent suspension axles fitted with 10" Electric brakes fitted to caravans and camper trailers
What are the defects?
Poor weld penetration on 10" Electric brake mount flanges welded to stub axles on beam axles and independent suspension rubber axles fitted to caravans and camper trailers.
What are the hazards?
Should the mount plate weld fail, the trailer braking effectiveness will be affected and this could possibly cause an accident and potential injury.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail. Consumers are advised to call their closest dealer or authorised aervice agent immediately and book their van in for inspection and possible rectification. Those found faulty will have a replacement axle supplied and fitted at no cost.
Supplier
AL-KO International Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Jayco Corporation Pty Ltd
Jurgens Caravans Pty Ltd
Spaceland Caravans Pty Ltd
Olympic Caravans Pty Ltd
New Age Caravans Pty Ltd
Preston Chassis Industries Pty Ltd
Concept Caravans Pty Ltd
Jurgens Caravans Pty Ltd
Spaceland Caravans Pty Ltd
Olympic Caravans Pty Ltd
New Age Caravans Pty Ltd
Preston Chassis Industries Pty Ltd
Concept Caravans Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.
