LA 102 Recall FAQ
Which rifles are affected?
All 223R and 243W rifles sold between November 2016 and June 2018 are subject to recall. Rifles from this time that have a triangle on the left hand side of the barrel near where it screws into the receiver have had their barrels replaced already with the Mod 1 barrels.
If you have a rifle with the hammer forging marks in 223R or 243W, contact sales.lithgow@thalesgroup.com.au for a check of the status of the rifle. The Mod 1 barrel production process results in a barrel with faint lathe machining marks.
Which Serial Numbers are affected?
All 223R and 243W rifles sold between November 2016 and June 2018 are subject to recall. Rifles from this time that have a triangle on the LHS of the barrel near where it screws into the receiver have had their barrels replaced already with the Mod 1 barrels.
If you have a rifle with the hammer forging marks in 223R or 243W, contact sales.lithgow@thalesgroup.com.au for a check of the status of the rifle. The Mod 1 barrel production process results in a barrel with faint lathe machining marks.
Do I have to return my rifle?
Yes, this is a compulsory recall.
How do I return my rifle?
Please click the appropriate link below to register your rifle for return:
We need the following information in particular:
- We need to know your serial number, the colour cerakote (armour black or titanium), the stock material (polymer or laminate or walnut)
- We need your contact details so that we can keep you updated on the remediation activity – email is best.
- The name of the dealer that you plan to return the rifle to.
Note: The serial number of your rifle can be found on right hand side of the receiver immediately forward of the ejection port.
Remove ALL scopes, mounts and accessories from your rifle. Rifles with accessories fitted cannot be accepted into the remediation program.
Download and print the appropriate LA102 Rifle Return Form from below:
Dealer’s cannot accept the rifle into stock or forward the it to us without this form being completed and included with the rifle upon return.
Take your rifle to the retailer from which it was purchased (where possible). In the case you cannot the reach dealer, take the rifle to a Lithgow Arms authorised dealer. If you are uncertain which dealer to take your rifle to please contact OSA Australia.
Email us via sales.lithgow@thalesgroup.com.au or contact us on 1800 698 398 to let us know you have returned your rifle to a store.
The retailer will carefully pack your rifle in a box provided by Lithgow Arms which will be returned Lithgow Arms via paid courier at our expense.
We will contact you with updates when your rifle has:
- has been received at Lithgow Arms,
- has been repaired by our team, and
- has been sent back to your dealer.
My rifle is shooting incredibly well, do you guarantee that the rifle will perform the same?
The new barrel is expected to shoot every bit as well as the older barrel. Every rifle will be tested for accuracy before it leaves the factory and the rifle will receive our new sub-MOA guarantee as a result.
Will I keep the same serial number?
Yes you will keep the same serial number. Only the barrel will be replaced. The receiver (which has the serial number engraved on it) will remain the same.