Product description

K499 Prorack and K499w Whisbar fitting kit designed for use on the integrated roof rails of the Holden Astra wagon

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Reason the product is recalled

The fitting kit for these roof rails can become loose and detach from the roof of a Holden Astra wagon.

The hazards to consumers

If the defect occurs, this poses a serious risk to the driver and other road users.

What consumers should do

Customers should detach and cease using the roof rack immediately. Hubco Automotive Ltd will arrange for the return and refund of the product. For further information, please contact Rae Grey at Hubco Automotive on 1800 143 548 or email safety@hubco.co.nz.

Details to help identify the product.

Supplier running the recall

Hubco Automotive

Who sold the product

Roof rack specialist and/or automotive accessory stores

Identifying product features

K499 and K499w

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

K499 and K499w

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

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Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2013/13466 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.