Vehicle recallDVSA
Crestchic 600 KW Trailer mounted load bank recalled over risk of product becoming detached from trailer
On certain trailers the welds are breaking allowing the unit to move resulting in the inserts being pulled freeing the unit from its mountings. Or the inserts are pulling out loosening the remaining fasteners and freeing the unit from its mountings.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
600 KW Trailer mounted load bank
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 01/01/1985 – 14/08/2024
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- N/A
What to do now
The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Crestchic 600 KW Trailer mounted load bank.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.
Repairs and costs
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.
If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/328). Quoted as issued.
Summary
On certain trailers the welds are breaking allowing the unit to move resulting in the inserts being pulled freeing the unit from its mountings. Or the inserts are pulling out loosening the remaining fasteners and freeing the unit from its mountings.
Defect
On certain trailers the welds are breaking allowing the unit to move resulting in the inserts being pulled freeing the unit from its mountings. Or the inserts are pulling out loosening the remaining fasteners and freeing the unit from its mountings.
Remedy
Inspect and if necessary modify the trailer's fittings and fixtures.
Models
600 KW Trailer mounted load bank
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Crestchic 600 KW Trailer mounted load bank being recalled?
The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Crestchic 600 KW Trailer mounted load bank. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.