recall information
Recall number
REC-005120
PRA number
2012/13251
Original published date
make and model information
Make
ATECO
Model
Chery Vehicle Gaskets
Affected units
0
What are the defects?
It has been discovered that the gaskets listed contain a small amount of bonded asbestos fibre.
What are the hazards?
There is no asbestos-related health risk to the driver or any passengers who use the vehicle. The gaskets are tightly embedded in the vehicle and present no hazard during normal operation of the vehicle.
Caution must be taken if carrying out maintenance. Procedures have been prepared and implemented to ensure that the gaskets are handled correctly by mechanics during maintenance of the vehicles. Any work involving these gaskets should be carried out by an authorised Chery dealer or a licensed motor mechanic who has been made aware of these procedures.
Caution must be taken if carrying out maintenance. Procedures have been prepared and implemented to ensure that the gaskets are handled correctly by mechanics during maintenance of the vehicles. Any work involving these gaskets should be carried out by an authorised Chery dealer or a licensed motor mechanic who has been made aware of these procedures.
What should consumers do?
Letters will be sent to owners with affected vehicles. The affected gaskets will be replaced as and when required during normal in-service operation. However, if you have any concerns regarding the presence of affected gaskets in your vehicle, please contact the customer service department on 1800 359 456 to arrange for the replacement of the affected gaskets.
For more information, customers should contact their local authorised Chery dealer or call the toll free Chery customer assistance number: 1800 359 456
For more information, customers should contact their local authorised Chery dealer or call the toll free Chery customer assistance number: 1800 359 456
Supplier details
ATECO AUTOMOTIVE PTY LIMITED
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Authorised Chery dealer
Contact phone
1800 359 456
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
Part number 481FB-1008028 (Fitted to J3 and J11) Part number B11-1205311 (Fitted to J11)
Product description
Two gaskets fitted to a Chery J11
One gasket fitted to a Chery J3