Product description

Roadsafe front lower ball joint
Suitable for installation on various Mitsubishi vehicles, including L200, L300 and Triton (2WD, Model Years pre-2006)

Part number BJ218

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Reason the product is recalled

Due to an improper hardening procedure during manufacture, the product may fail, causing vehicle suspension failure.

The hazards to consumers

If the vehicle suspension fails while the vehicle is in motion this may increase the risk of an accident or injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users.

What consumers should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected product, or the vehicle to which the product has been fitted.

Consumers should have the affected product replaced by their chosen mechanic and contact Roadsafe to organise for a reimbursement of the cost of the new part and its installation. If the affected product has not been fitted to a vehicle, consumers can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, consumers can contact Roadsafe on 03 8687 1700 (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm AEST) or via email at sales@roadsafe.com.au

Details to help identify the product

Who sold the product

Roadsafe
Select Burson Automotive stores
Select Pedders stores

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Batch codes 218-H18K, 213-C19K & 218-C19K

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 2020/18510 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.