REC-004847

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0 PRB Birkin S3

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: PRB Australia

Recall date: 14 November 2008

Defect

Failure of two cast alloy rear suspension uprights have been reported. These failures resulted in detaching of the main wishbone mounting, and/or toe adjuster mounting from the main body of the rear upright. Fatigue related cracks have also been found in the body of the uprights. Both of these failures reported resulted in loss of vehicle control due to sudden loss of rear wheel location.

Hazard

Malfunction

Remedy

PRB Australia Pty Ltd have written to owners of all affected vehicles.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — PRB 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-004847

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