A recall notice for DAF Trucks CF 6x4 2020 - 2021 supplied by Paccar Australia Pty. Ltd as the prime mover air brake system may not comply with the Australian Design Rule (ADR). In the event of a total trailer air brake system air loss, the prime mover and trailer brakes will automatically apply, increasing the risk of losing control of the vehicle.
PACCAR AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. - DAF Trucks CF 6x4 2020 - 2021
recall information
Recall number
REC-001701
Campaign number
21-07
Original published date
4 September 2021
Last updated date
3 September 2021
make and model information
Make
DAF Trucks
Model
CF 6x4
Variants
CF 450 FTT Australian built SKD, CF 480 FTT Australian built SKD, CF 530 FTT Australian built SKD
Year range
2020 - 2021
Affected units
95
Images
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
REC-001701-VIN-List-1.csv (CSV, 1.79 KB)
What are the defects?
The prime mover air brake system may not comply with the Australian Design Rule (ADR). In the event of a total trailer air brake system air loss, the prime mover and trailer brakes will automatically apply, increasing the risk of losing control of the vehicle.
What are the hazards?
If this occurs it may result in a loss of vehicle control, which would increase the risk of a crash and injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
This would also be non-compliant with ADR35/06.
What should consumers do?
Owners will be contacted and advised to make an immediate appointment with their nearest PACCAR Australia DAF dealer to arrange for a technician to inspect and repair the vehicle.
For more information, owners can contact their nearest PACCAR Australia DAF dealer. Visit https://www.daf.com.au/findadealer/ to find your nearest dealer.
Supplier details
PACCAR AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
PACCAR Australia DAF Dealer Network
Contact phone
03 9721 1500
Contact website
https://www.daf.com.au/findadealer/
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.
