Tow Secure
Published 1 August 2017
Product
The product is designed to engage in the event of a caravan becoming completely dislodged and separated from the tow vehicle, at which time it engages the caravan's brakes to help arrest the movement of the caravan.
Why it was recalled
Some of the switches have been found to not work correctly (intermittently).
Hazard
If the unit fails, the distance the caravan takes to stop could be longer and the caravan may potentially collide with persons or property, causing injury and/or damage.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.