REC-005509

active

2019–2021 FUSO SHOGUN FS75

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: DAIMLER TRUCK AND BUS AUSTRALIA PACIFIC PTY LTD

Recall date: 5 September 2022

Defect

Due to a manufacturing defect in the vehicle’s trailer connection electrical components, the trailer stop lamps may not operate as intended. This could result in road users being unable to identify when the vehicle is braking. Additionally, any flammable material kept near the electrical components may result in a vehicle fire.

Hazard

A road user unable to identify the vehicle whilst braking could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/ or other road users. In extreme conditions, there might be a risk of fire in case any flammable material stored and/ or kept near electrical component.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicle can contact their authorised Daimler commercial vehicle dealership as soon as possible to have the work carried out, free of charge.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — DAIMLER TRUCK AND BUS AUSTRALIA PACIFIC PTY LTD — 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: vehiclerecalls.gov.au