A recall notice for Roadsafe Front Lower Ball Joint supplied by Specialist Wholesalers Pty Ltd t/as Roadsafe as due to an improper hardening procedure during manufacture, the product may fail, causing vehicle suspension failure.
Specialist Wholesalers Pty Ltd t/as Roadsafe - Roadsafe Front Lower Ball Joint
PRA No.
2020/18510
Date published
27 Sep 2020
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
Identifying features
Other
Batch codes 218-H18K, 213-C19K & 218-C19K
What are the defects?
Due to an improper hardening procedure during manufacture, the product may fail, causing vehicle suspension failure.
What are the 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 should consumers 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
Supplier
Specialist Wholesalers Pty Ltd t/as Roadsafe
Traders who sold this product
Roadsafe
Select Burson Automotive stores
Select Pedders stores
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 1 November 2018 - 30 June 2020
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Recall advertisement.pdf (348.99 KB)
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
