PRA number
2012/12987
Published date
Product description
Shock absorber for "kit cars"
The shock absorbers were either purchased individually (as an aftermarket product), or in a kit together with other components to be assembled by the purchaser of a kit car.
The shock absorbers were either purchased individually (as an aftermarket product), or in a kit together with other components to be assembled by the purchaser of a kit car.
Reasons the product is recalled
For these two particular model numbers, KONI has discovered that there may have been instances of misalignment of the welding torch during assembly. If this occurred during production, the rod end eye attachment may fail.
The hazards to consumers
If there are misaligned/fragile welds, the shock absorber could fail. This could cause the affected vehicle to lose its load-carrying abilities, thereby potentially resulting in loss of vehicle control and a motor vehicle accident.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately inspect their shock absorbers to determine whether they are marked with the affected batch numbers. Consumers should not drive the vehicle until replacement shock absorbers have been supplied and fitted. Refer to the attached instructions in KONI's Recall Letter to Affected Consumers for further information.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Factory Five Racing, Inc.
Wareham, MA
USA
Wareham, MA
USA
Where the product was sold
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia
Dates available for sale
-
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
