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Western Star Western Star Trucks
- Affected
- 1,988
- Category
- Trucks and buses
- Campaign
- FL689
- Supplier
- Western Star Trucks Australia
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The defect
A certain number of Western Star model vehicles have been fitted with a supplementary ABS trailer receptacle which does not have the required circuit current rating as outlined in Australian Design Rule 35 (ADR 35).
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The hazard
In the event that an ABS trailer or trailers connected to an affected vehicle draws a high level of current from the electrical system through the affected circuit, the circuit protection device will activate and remove the current supply to the trailer. This may result in reduced braking capacity and handling ability, under heavy braking.
The remedy
Letters will be sent to owners of affected vehicles.
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What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 1,988 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Western Star Trucks Australia to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.