Auto-Trail recall: Control of the vehicle may be affected
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that under certain situations it is possible for the weld joining the bracket post to the base plate to fail. This could allow the TV monitor to become detached from its stored position. If this was to occur whilst the vehicle…
- What to do
- Contact a Auto-Trail dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to replace the monitor bracket with a stronger version.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that under certain situations it is possible for the weld joining the bracket post to the base plate to fail. This could allow the TV monitor to become detached from its stored position. If this was to occur whilst the vehicle is in motion it can result in either block the drivers view of the road or strike them causing injury.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the monitor bracket with a stronger version.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | 1 May 2014 | 30 Apr 2015 | 688 |
| Tracker | 1 May 2014 | 30 Apr 2015 | 688 |
| Imala | 1 May 2014 | 30 Apr 2015 | 688 |
| Vline | 1 May 2014 | 30 Apr 2015 | 688 |
| Frontier | 1 May 2014 | 30 Apr 2015 | 688 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 25 January 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.