PRA number
2016/15563
Published date
Product description
Wheel rims fitted to camper trailers
Reasons the product is recalled
Hardness and tensile strength of the casting is low, causing potential for cracking and failure of the wheel rim.
The hazards to consumers
Cracking and failure of the wheel rim when the trailer is being towed could lead to a traffic hazard, and could result in injury of towing vehicle occupants and other road users.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately stop towing trailers with affected rims and contact Tyres4U to arrange inspection and replacement of affected rims. Tyres4U can be contacted by phone on 02 9716 1700 or by email at info@tyres4u.com.au
Supplier
Tyres4U
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
