Daimlerchrysler Australia/pacific Pty Ltd - FREIGHTLINER Columbia, Century, Argosy

recall information

Recall number
REC-003034
PRA number
2007/9594
Campaign number
RC592
Original published date

make and model information

Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
Columbia, Century, Argosy
Affected units
93

What are the defects?

A small number of seat riser boxes were supplied by Isringhausen which do not fully comply with ADR requirements for structural strength. Should a vehicle with a faulty seat riser be involved in an accident the seat and occupant may not be adequately restrained and could detach from the floor of the cab.

What are the hazards?

Injury

What should consumers do?

Please make arrangements with any authorised Freightliner Dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible. If you have sold the vehicle, please contact DaimlerChrysler on telephone 03 9566 9380 or 03 9566 6229, fax 03 9566 6223 or via email: campaigns@daimlerchrylser.com.
Supplier details
Daimlerchrysler Australia/pacific Pty Ltd

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.