REC-000853

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2008–2018 MAN AUTOMOTIVE 6x4 & 8x4 TGS & TGX chasis with a D26 engine &

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Penske Commercial Vehicles

Recall date: 18 October 2018

Defect

The second rear axle prop shaft may fail prematurely on vehicles operating in conditions under high loads.

Hazard

If the second rear axle prop shaft fails whilst the vehicle is in motion, it may cause property damage or injury to others.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their nearest MAN Dealer to arrange to have their vehicle's second rear axle prop shaft replaced. The work will be contracted at no charge, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. For further information regarding this recall, owners can contact MAN Trucks & Bus Australia on 1800 676 711. Alternatively, to find your nearest MAN Dealer, please visit https://man.com.au/

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Penske Commercial Vehicles — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000853