Safety recall for imported caravans
Risk of fire on some European-built Adria caravansThe ACCC has announced a national recall of hundreds of imported caravans due to safety concerns around the use of a gas appliance.
The ACCC said some European-built Adria caravans may have excess sealant in the fridge vents located close to the gas burner.
"There is a risk of serious injury from burns and/or property damage if the excess sealant ignites and catches fire," the ACCC said.
Affected owners are being advised to stop using the gas burner immediately, isolate the gas supply and contact AMH Products by phone on 1800 497 017 to arrange a fridge vent repair.
Models which could be affected include the following towable Adria caravans built from 2021-2023: 361LT, 402PH, 472PK, 492DT, 542PH, 552PK and 552UP.
The caravans were sold between February 2, 2021 and October 10, 2023 at dealers around Australia including Adelaide Apollo RV Sales, Brisbane Apollo RV Sales, Patto's RV Centre, Kratzmann Caravan & Motorhomes, Melbourne Apollo RV Sales, Newcastle Apollo RV Sales, George Day Caravans and Motorhomes and Sydney RV.
Meanwhile, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) is also recalling more than 8000 examples of its current-generation Isuzu D-MAX to fix a manufacturing issue that could lead to a vehicle fire.
According to the official notice at the Vehicle Recalls website, 8039 utes built between 2021 and 2023 could have damaged fuel lines caused by chaffing against the engine oil level bracket, potentially leading to a fuel leak in the engine bay.
“If this occurs, fuel may leak in the presence of an external ignition source resulting in a vehicle fire,” the notice reads.
“A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage to property.”
IUA is therefore encouraging all affected owners to arrange a free inspection and repair – new fuel line and retaining clips – with their nearest authorised IUA service centre as soon as possible.
A list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice as we now sit and wait for Mazda Australia to recall the D-MAX’s twin: the BT-50.
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