Product description

The SPX-5 Sport Wheel Drive Pilot is a helm-mounted autopilot designed for use on small sports and fishing boats typically up to 9.2m (30') in length.

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Reason the product is recalled

The mechanical Clutch assembly may fail, causing the steering of the vessel to lock in one direction.

The hazards to consumers

With locked steering, the vessel may be at risk of collision with fixed hazards or other vessels.

What consumers should do

Customers must stop using the products immediately and arrange de-installation and return to the retailer/dealer from whom it was purchased. The retailer/dealer will arrange for a replacement or, if preferred, a refund.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Whitworths Nautical, South Pacific Marine Electronics, The Yacht Shop NT Pty Ltd, Aquatronics Marine, Fibreglass Creations, Bias Boating, Lusty and Blundell (NZ), Navcom Electronics, International Communication Systems, Buzzcats (Thailand) Co Ltd, Marinelect, Millteck Marine, Electronic Marine Solutions-EMS, Markwell Marine, Mandurah Marine Communications, Fusion Catamarans Mackay P/L

Identifying product features

35 products supplied

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

35 products supplied

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

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

Quote PRA number 2009/10923 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.