recall information
Recall number
REC-005640
Campaign number
OTA2023A
Original published date
make and model information
Make
TATRA
Model
T815-2 / T815-7 / T158 - 4x4 / 6x6 / 8x8 / 10x10
Year range
2021 - 2022
Affected units
30
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the pins in the steering bevel gearbox can collapse resulting in increased steering wheel free play or potential loss of steering.
What are the hazards?
If the steering does not perform as expected there is an increased risk of an accident resulting in injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact Offroad Trucks Australia Head Office to book the vehicle in for rectification at an authorised repair centre. Parts and labour are at no cost if repairs are performed at an authorised service centre.
For site-based vehicles, parts will be supplied at no cost, and repair instruction to be provided.
Repair time is approximately 2 hours.
For site-based vehicles, parts will be supplied at no cost, and repair instruction to be provided.
Repair time is approximately 2 hours.
Supplier details
OFFROAD TRUCKS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Amber Gaden or Adam Lockhart
Contact phone
(08) 9459 8911
Contact email
service@offroadtrucks.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
