REC-001579

active

2016–2017 Scania PGR

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Scania Australia

Recall date: 19 April 2017

Defect

The AEB software for vehicles without a tachograph has not been downgraded.

Hazard

This can lead to the vehicle braking in such a way that the trailer becomes difficult to handle, posing an accident risk to road users.

Remedy

Scania Australia will contact all customers by direct mail. Customers should contact their nearest Scania branch or dealer and book the vehicle/s in for a software update, which will resolve the issue.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Scania Australia — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001579