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.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason 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.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Factory Five Racing, Inc.
Wareham, MA
USA
Wareham, MA
USA
Identifying product features
Model No. 30 1720 showing the date code 07-2010
Model No. 30 1721 showing the date code 07-2010 or 13-2010
The date code is found on the label located on the exterior of each shock absorber. The model number can be read while on the vehicle.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Model No. 30 1720 showing the date code 07-2010
Model No. 30 1721 showing the date code 07-2010 or 13-2010
The date code is found on the label located on the exterior of each shock absorber. The model number can be read while on the vehicle.
Model No. 30 1721 showing the date code 07-2010 or 13-2010
The date code is found on the label located on the exterior of each shock absorber. The model number can be read while on the vehicle.
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2012/12987 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.
