Hari Kessner Trailer — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-02-28
Hari Kessner Trailer safety chain u-bolts may not comply with strength requirements
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| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-02-28 |
| Manufacturer | HARI KESSNER TRAILERS PTY LTD |
| Models affected | 7X5S CG (6 Units), 7X4S HDG (5), 8X5T CG (11), 8X5T HDG (7), 10X5T CG (5), 10X5T HDG (1) |
| Model year | 2024 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 33 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, certain low ATM trailer safety chain u-bolts may not comply with ADR requirements for structural strength. As a result, In the event of the trailer unhitching from the tow vehicle whilst in transit, the safety chain may fail resulting in the trailer becoming detached from the tow vehicle. A loss of trailer control and/or detachment from the tow vehicle whilst being towed will increase the risk of an accident and serious injury or death to the vehicle occupants and other road users._x000D_ Trailers are not compliant with ADR 62/00 - Mechanical Connections Between… |
| Remedy | Hari Kessner is requesting owners to avoid using the trailer and to contact Hari Kessner Pty Ltd immediately to schedule a free inspection and modification, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006297 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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