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K459 Fitting Kit for Prorack or Whispbar Roof-rack
Official notice
24 Jan 2012
Last checked
24 Jan 2012
An official ACCC notice concerns K459 Fitting Kit for Prorack or Whispbar Roof-rack. There is potential for serious injury or death due to components detaching and striking other road users. Published 2012-01-24.
What to do now
Users should immediately cease using the roof racks that are attached with this fitting kit on the affected vehicles. Consumers should contact Hubco Automotive Ltd on Freephone: 1800 143 584 or email K459recall@hubco.co.nz, who will arrange for the product to be returned for reimbursement.
Recall number
c7b4c3db-b44c-4790-9d82-366d1b53a88a
Official notice
2012-01-24
The hazard
The hazard
There is potential for serious injury or death due to components detaching and striking other road users.
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