REC-001191

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2020–2021 Scania G-410,450,500,540, P-280,320,360,370,380,410,450, R-500,520,540,580,620,650,730,

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Scania Australia

Recall date: 4 May 2021

Defect

In some vehicles, the nut holding the cab tilt cylinder has not been tightened. Because of this, the cab may fall forwards when it's tilted.

Hazard

There is potential for a crushing hazard if the cab falls forwards while a person is near or underneath the vehicle. This may result in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Scania Australia will contact all affected owners. Owners are advised to contact their Scania dealer or branch as soon as possible to make an appointment to have the repairs carried out, free of charge. For further information, owners should contact Scania Australia on 03 9217 3300 or via https://www.scania.com/au/en/home/experience-scania/about-us/contact-us.html

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Scania Australia — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001191

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