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Roadsafe Front Lower Ball Joint

Published: September 27, 2020Recall ID: 9bcb2093-6e25-4a26-811c-591ca83fbcccCategory: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: Due to an improper hardening procedure during manufacture, the product may fail, causing vehicle suspension failure. Hazards: 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 to 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

Affected Products

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

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
Guid › #text9bcb2093-6e25-4a26-811c-591ca83fbccc
Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/roadsafe-front-lower-ball-joint
Pub DateSun, 27 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Roadsafe%20Front%20Lower%20Ball%20Joint.png?itok=Vz7c4uKA

Overview

  • Risk LevelCar parts and accessories
  • DistributionAustralia
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