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K499 Prorack and K499w Whispbar fitting kit designed for Holden Astra Wagon
Official notice
8 Feb 2013
Last checked
8 Feb 2013
An official ACCC notice concerns K499 Prorack and K499w Whispbar fitting kit designed for Holden Astra Wagon. If the defect occurs, this poses a serious risk to the driver and other road users. Published 2013-02-08.
What to do now
Customers should detach and cease using the roof rack immediately. Hubco Automotive Ltd will arrange for the return and refund of the product. For further information, please contact Rae Grey at Hubco Automotive on 1800 143 548 or email safety@hubco.co.nz.
Recall number
6df2f3cc-c9b0-4658-beac-4908174c7a79
Official notice
2013-02-08
The hazard
The hazard
If the defect occurs, this poses a serious risk to the driver and other road users.
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