Ark Tow Ball Mount

Official notice

26 Jun 2015

Last checked

26 Jun 2015

Risk not stated by sourceACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Ark Tow Ball Mount. If the defect occurs whilst towing this may result in the towed trailer or caravan separating from the tow vehicle, causing a possible accident hazard to the vehicle occupants and other road users. Published 2015-06-26.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately stop using the tow ball mount and contact Ark Corporation for a replacement. Contact details: (02) 9678 9036 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or via email sales@arkcorporation.com or visit www.arkcorp.com.au.

Recall number

65e13b11-f817-4671-931b-40d68d7ed1e4

Official notice

2015-06-26

The hazard

If the defect occurs whilst towing this may result in the towed trailer or caravan separating from the tow vehicle, causing a possible accident hazard to the vehicle occupants and other road users.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Lots

A177

Models

DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBERS A177 - A190

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Affected products

Product 1

3500kg rated steel tow ball mount suitable for 50mm x 50mm hitch receiver

Risk / hazard

If the defect occurs whilst towing this may result in the towed trailer or caravan separating from the tow vehicle, causing a possible accident hazard to the vehicle occupants and other road users.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Car parts and accessories

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

65e13b11-f817-4671-931b-40d68d7ed1e4

Classification

Car parts and accessories

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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