recall information
Recall number
REC-004847
PRA number
2008/10438
Campaign number
PRB01
Original published date
make and model information
Make
PRB Birkin
Model
S3
Affected units
7
What are the defects?
Failure of two cast alloy rear suspension uprights have been reported. These failures resulted in detaching of the main wishbone mounting, and/or toe adjuster mounting from the main body of the rear upright. Fatigue related cracks have also been found in the body of the uprights. Both of these failures reported resulted in loss of vehicle control due to sudden loss of rear wheel location.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction
What should consumers do?
PRB Australia Pty Ltd have written to owners of all affected vehicles.
Supplier details
PRB Australia
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
