Simplified outline of this Part
36 Simplified outline of this Part
This Part deals with recalls of road vehicles and approved road vehicle components for safety purposes or non‑compliance with national road vehicle standards.
The rules provide for the Minister to issue a recall notice to suppliers of vehicles or components. If a recall notice is issued to a supplier, there are very substantial criminal and civil penalties for refusing or failing to comply with the recall notice.
The rules may also set out requirements for notifying the Minister of certain matters in relation to compulsory or voluntary recalls. Penalties apply for refusing or failing to comply with the notification requirements.
If there are concerns about a vehicle or component causing injury or not complying with national road vehicle standards, the Minister (or certain other officials) may issue a disclosure notice to the supplier, requiring that certain information be disclosed. Penalties apply for refusing or failing to comply with the notice or giving false or misleading information.
Some road vehicles or approved road vehicle components may be recalled under the Australian Consumer Law as consumer goods. For the interaction with the Australian Consumer Law, see also sections 47 and 77 of this Act.
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