recall information
Recall number
REC-006463
Campaign number
VTA-064434-20251020
Original published date
make and model information
Make
SINOTRUK
Model
C9
Year range
2024
Affected units
8
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the wiring harness connecting the trailer lighting may not have been assembled to specifications. As a result, the faulty connection may generate excessive heat, which could lead to a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by SITRAK and are asked to arrange with their nearest authorised SITRAK dealer to have their vehicle inspected and the work carried out, free of charge.
Supplier details
SINOTRUK INTERNATIONAL
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Authorised SITRAK Dealer
Contact phone
0414 601 717
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
