Hubco Automotive Ltd—Prorack Fitting Kits for Roof Racks

PRA number

2013/13588

Published date

Product description

Fitting kits for fixing Prorack or Whispbar roof racks to the specific motor vehicles listed below
K393 photo
Identifying features
Kit Number Vehicle Listing K508 Mitsubishi ASX 5dr SUV 2010+ IR K491 Audi A3 Sportback 5dr 2005+ IR K421 Audi A4 Avant 5dr Wagon2008+ IR K422 Audi A6 Avant 5dr Wagon2005+ IR K393 Audi Q7 5dr SUV2006 + IR

Other identifying numbers

Kit Number Vehicle Listing
K508 Mitsubishi ASX 5dr SUV 2010+ IR
K491 Audi A3 Sportback 5dr 2005+ IR
K421 Audi A4 Avant 5dr Wagon2008+ IR
K422 Audi A6 Avant 5dr Wagon2005+ IR
K393 Audi Q7 5dr SUV2006 + IR

Reasons the product is recalled

The fitting kits for the Prorack and Whispbar roof racks can become loose and detach from the roof of an affected vehicle.

The hazards to consumers

If the defect occurs and the roof rack becomes detached while the vehicle is in motion, this poses a serious risk to the driver and other road users.

What consumers should do

Customers should detach and cease using the roof racks that are attached with these fitting kits. Hubco Automotive Ltd will organise for the return of the product and arrange for customers to receive a replacement product or a refund.

Traders who sold this product

Sold through roof rack specialist or automotive accessory stores

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

-

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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