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REC-005531
active2018 V.Orlandi Spa EH500B0
The failure is caused by side loading of the coupling, which is at its greatest during slow speed manoeuvring while towing a triaxle dolly. This could cause the towed vehicle to detach from the towing vehicle during slow speed manoeuvring. This may result in an unexpected movement on the road when the vehicles are in motion.
Trailer
6 Oct 2022
REC-005050
active2007–2021 Vermeer BC1500
The compliance label on some trailers may have been printed with an incorrect Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) and tare mass that is lower than the actual mass of the machine. In addition, the safety chains may have not been permanently marked to indicate the breaking stress as required by the Australian Design Rules (ADR).
Trailer
28 Mar 2022
REC-001695
active2021 Cruisemaster Cruisemaster Electric Trailer Brake 10 Inch, 12 Inch
Due to a manufacturing issue, the park brake lever may fracture and fail. If this occurs whilst applying the park brake the parking brake may not engage, this could result in unintended vehicle movement.
Trailer
13 Sept 2021
REC-001694
active2010–2016 Unknown TEBS G2.x
The software of the braking program installed on certain trailers between January 2010 and May 2016 was incorrectly programmed. Incorrect programming may hinder braking performance under harsh driving and braking conditions, and when the trailer is fully laden.
Trailer
3 Sept 2021
REC-001607
active2021 VERMEER BC900XL BRUSH CHIPPER TRAILER
The mounting bolts and nuts that are used to secure the axle assembly to the frame of the brush chipper may not have been tightened correctly. If the axle mounting bolts loosen, this could result in the axle separating from the brush chipper.
Trailer
16 May 2021
REC-001581
active2016–2020 VERMEER BC1000XL, BC1200XL and BC1500 Brush Chipper Trailer
Wheels with an incorrect lug nut taper angle were installed on the trailers. This may cause the lug nuts to loosen or cracks to develop causing a loss of air pressure in the affected tyre.
Trailer
16 May 2020
REC-001643
active2018–2019 Freighter SD
Some trailers may experience a valve malfunction in the hydraulic power pack.
Trailer
6 Oct 2019
REC-005296
active2015–2017 MK1 lbany MK1 Range, Stirling MK1 Range, Lincoln MK1 Range & Portland MK1 Range
The drawbar of the Ezytrail K Series MK1 Albany Range, Lincoln Range, Portland Range and Stirling Range products was supplied with a weld attaching the top of the drawbar to the main body, this weld may be subject to premature failure under extreme conditions.
Trailer
9 Oct 2018
REC-000838
active2018 LONGLIFE TRAILERS 6X4, 7X4, 7X5 & 8X5
A combination of the front draw bar design (mounting bolt hole) and the incorrect material being used may result in fatigue cracks or the draw bar separating from the trailer.
Trailer
29 Aug 2018
REC-005288
active2016 AL-KO caravans and camper trailers
Poor weld penetration on 10" Electric brake mount flanges welded to stub axles on beam axles and independent suspension rubber axles fitted to caravans and camper trailers.
Trailer
5 Feb 2017
REC-005285
active0 Econotrailer & Fabrication 2 tonne trailers
Trailers fitted with 50mm x 75mm rectangular drawbar may not comply with the Australian Design Rules (ADR) required specifications due to the strength of the material used.
Trailer
28 Aug 2016
REC-005094
active0 EASYWORK TRAILERS Eco 2
Under heavy use the coupling head and coupling shaft may develop slackness. This may create extra stress on the locking pin which may shear. The shaft could then rotate in the coupling head, unscrew and detach.
Trailer
16 Mar 2015
REC-005101
active2006–2014 Unknown Camper Trailer
The front retro reflector is not within the height specified in VSB1.
Trailer
22 Sept 2014
REC-003576
active0 PLAY MOR PTY LTD Australian RV Gooseneck Trailer
1. Low Exterior Lighting visibility 2. Rear Bumper mounted too high. 3. King Pin and Skid Plate may not have required markings. 4. Braking System may not be of the correct configuration.
Trailer
1 Sept 2014
REC-005115
active2011–2013 MAGIC TILT Magic Tilt Boat Trailers
Some of these trailers may be equipped with Carlisle's Hydrastar or Hydrastar XL brake actuators, which are subject to wear at a higher than normal rate. As the component wears, the load on the electric motor increases until either the fuse that protects the motor fails or the motor itself fails.
Trailer
10 May 2013
REC-003349
active0 BRIAJEN Horse Float
The horse floats do not comply with the Australian Design Rules (ADR). The horse floats state that the GTM is 3500kg where it should be 2900kg. They are also missing a second safety chain and require front and side reflectors.
Trailer
11 July 2011
REC-003195
active0 Heil Asia Tanker various
The design of the handrails of the tankers do not comply with the Australian Standard 1657-1992 (Fixed platforms, walkways stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation), in particular, the affected handrails have not been designed to withstand the forces required under the Australian Standard.
Trailer
15 Apr 2009
REC-003179
active0 Daf Euro 4 CF
If the independent trailer handpiece is actuated while the vehicle is in cruise control, the cruise control will not cutout and the engine will continue driving. After the trailer brake is released the vehicle will also accelerate back to its original setting.
Trailer
5 Mar 2009
REC-003070
active0 TOPSTART Roadtrain trailers
Some trailers require additional gussets on the rear cross member.
Trailer
4 Feb 2008
REC-002987
active0 BYRNE Livestock Trailer w-Beamless Skid Plate
The problem has arisen due to the incorrect material being used in the manufacture of the beamless skid plates throughout this time period.
Trailer
24 May 2007