recall information
Recall number
REC-003742
PRA number
2016/15648
Campaign number
TI_13_165919
Original published date
Last updated date
make and model information
Make
HUSQVARNA
Model
VARIOUS, SEE FILE
Affected units
73
Identifying features
Please see attached VIN List.
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Certain batches have hand brake cylinders with defective machining. This can lead to early wear of the sealing cup in the hand brake cylinder, thus leading to impaired braking performance.
What are the hazards?
Impaired braking performance poses a potential accident hazard.
What should consumers do?
The vehicle should be inspected by an authorised HQVA dealer without delay. Please contact a HQVA dealer to arrange a booking and inspection. Should the Handbrake master cylinder batch number show as affected it will be replaced with new quality assured replacement parts FOC .
Customers will be sent a recall notification letter specific to the information and the urgent requirement to have an authorised dealer check the vehicle.
Customers will be sent a recall notification letter specific to the information and the urgent requirement to have an authorised dealer check the vehicle.
Supplier details
HQVA PTY LTD
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
