Caltex Liplex Plus EP 2 Automotive and Industrial Grease
Published 10 April 2019
Product
Caltex Liplex Plus EP 2 is a high temperature multipurpose automotive and industrial grease.
Why it was recalled
A premature wheel bearing failure occurred where Liplex Plus EP 2 was the grease used in the wheel hub assembly. Caltex is investigating the wheel bearing failure to ascertain its cause.
Hazard
Insufficient level of grease within the wheel hub assembly may lead to wheel bearing failure that could result in the wheel suddenly seizing, bringing the vehicle or trailer to a halt. This has the potential to result in an accident.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.