The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has immediately suspended vehicle inspector Paul Murray and his Christchurch-based inspecting organisation Walker Brothers 2016 Limited, which trades under the name Rex Price Motors.
Non-compliant vehicles may have been given warrants of fitness, and seatbelts and tyre tread may not have been checked properly, the NZTA says.
It adds there is a “strong possibility” some vehicles may have been incorrectly passed.
The NZTA’s review raises concerns around the quality of Murray’s inspections, and advises people who have a current warrant of fitness issued from Rex Price Motors get their vehicles rechecked.
The agency says it will contact around 2150 affected vehicle owners individually as soon as possible about recheck options. Vouchers will be provided.
