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HighREC-001508Published 9 October 2019View official notice ↗

2017–2018 Western Star

Affected
80
Category
Trucks and buses
Campaign
FL803
Supplier
PENSKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
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The defect

The internal clutch component may be outside specifications and fail, which may prevent clutch disengagement.

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The hazard

If the internal clutch component fails and there is enough drive line torque in the transmission, the parking brake may be overcome while the vehicle is idling in neutral, causing the vehicle to move unintentionally and increasing the risk of an accident or injury.

The remedy

Affected owners should contact their authorised Western Star Truck dealer for repair at no charge.For further information, owners can contact Western Star Trucks on 07 3271 7777 or find their local authorised dealer at https://westernstar.com.au/dealers/

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 80 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact PENSKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 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.