SINOTRUK — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2026-03-10
Sinotruk T5G 8X4 steering components may not meet specifications
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-03-10 |
| Manufacturer | SINOTRUK INTERNATIONAL |
| Models affected | T5G 8X4 |
| Model year | 2020 - 2024 |
| Units affected | 648 |
| Defect | Due to a design issue, the steering knuckle arms, first steer axle spring mounts and suspension pin shafts may not meet the required specifications. This could result in excessive wear to the tyres and steering misalignment leading to loss of vehicle control. A loss of vehicle control will increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles should contact their nearest SITRAK dealer to arrange having their vehicle inspected and the work carried out, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006555 |
| 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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