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PENSKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD - Dennis Eagle DE 6X4/DE 6X4 DUAL/.ELITE6 RHS 3-AXLE/ELITE6 DC 3-AXLE 2016 - 2023

recall information

Recall number
REC-005798
Campaign number
FSDE267
Original published date

make and model information

Make
Dennis Eagle
Model
DE 6X4/DE 6X4 DUAL/.ELITE6 RHS 3-AXLE/ELITE6 DC 3-AXLE
Year range
2016 - 2023
Affected units
883
Variant applicability
All variants within this model

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

What are the defects?

Due to a manufacturing defect, the front axle brake line hose(s) may become dislodged from the end fitting crimp. This may cause a reduction in braking performance or an unintended park brake application.

What are the hazards?

A reduction in braking performance or unintended park brake application could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred Dennis Eagle dealer to have parts ordered and arrange for the hoses to replaced free of charge.

Note: This recall is superseded by REC-006184
Owners/Operators who have had their vehicle inspected under this previous recall must also contact their preferred Dennis Eagle Dealer to have parts ordered and arrange for the brake hoses to be replaced free of charge.
Supplier details
PENSKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

Contact name
Authorised Dennis Eagle Dealer
Contact phone
07 3271 7777

Responsible regulator

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