2024 Shouldermaster Wt2500
- Affected
- 7
- Category
- Trailers
- Supplier
- SHOULDERMASTER PTY LTD
The defect
The tyres within this production range may not meet specifications and could develop cracking, deflation or deformation of the tyre tread. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of trailer control.The towbar gross capacity of the trailer may not meet specifications. As a result, the trailer could detach from the tow vehicle.The safety chain fitted to the trailer may be underrated for the trailer’s Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM). In the event of the trailer unhitching from the tow vehicle whilst in transit, the safety chain may fail resulting in the trailer becoming detached from the tow vehicle.
The hazard
A loss of trailer control and/or detachment from the tow vehicle whilst being towed will increase the risk of an accident and serious injury or death to the vehicle occupants and other road users.Trailers are not compliant with ADR 62/00 - Mechanical Connections Between Vehicles.
The remedy
Owners of affected trailers can contact their preferred authorised ShoulderMaster dealer immediately to have the work carried out, free of charge.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 7 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact SHOULDERMASTER PTY LTD on +61 2 5532 9010 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- ShoulderMaster
- Phone:
- +61 2 5532 9010
- Email:
- brooke@shouldermaster.com.au
- Website:
- https://www.shouldermaster.com.au
Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.