Coroner rules cardan shaft park brakes are inherently unsafe

Thursday 6 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 6 Nov 2025, 5:46pm

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A coroner has ruled that cardan shaft park brakes are inherently dangerous following the death of 36-year-old Graeme Rabbits. Mr Rabbits was killed when a telehandler rolled away while he was crouching near the vehicle. The brake system involved is used in tens of thousands of vehicles.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 6 Nov 2025, 3:00pm

   Coroner: Warnings over cardan shaft brakes after Graeme Rabbits killed by roll-away vehicle (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 6 Nov 2025, 5:46pm

   Cardan shaft park brakes 'inherently unsafe', coroner rules (opens in new tab)

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