Tow-Pro Elite V2 Electric Trailer Brake Controller

Official notice

29 Jan 2019

Last checked

29 Jan 2019

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Tow-Pro Elite V2 Electric Trailer Brake Controller. When towing, the braking distance of the tow vehicle and trailer may be increased and that could lead to a risk of a car accident. Published 2019-01-29.

What to do now

Affected consumers should contact REDARC Electronics by calling 1800 733 272 or 08 8322 4848 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 5:30pm (ACDST)), or by email service@redarc.com.au to find the details of their nearest REDARC dealer/installer to change over the main control unit of the TowPro Elite V2 electric trailer brake controller, free of charge. If the TowPro Elite V2 electric trailer brake controller is not installed on a vehicle, the consumer should contact REDARC to arrange a free replacement. Customers can also contact REDARC online https://www.redarc.com.au/recall-notice and check using the serial number checking tool if their product is in the affected batch.

Recall number

6ddb0ee8-bc2f-4d22-8f55-deee8b5ebd7a

Official notice

2019-01-29

The hazard

When towing, the braking distance of the tow vehicle and trailer may be increased and that could lead to a risk of a car accident.

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.

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Affected products

Product 1

A small electronic device that regulates and actuates the electric brakes of a trailer and allows the driver to activate and monitor trailer brake activity from the cab of the vehicle.

Risk / hazard

When towing, the braking distance of the tow vehicle and trailer may be increased and that could lead to a risk of a car accident.

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

high

Recall details

Recall number

6ddb0ee8-bc2f-4d22-8f55-deee8b5ebd7a

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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