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HighREC-003448Published 23 August 2012View official notice ↗

Western Star 4800

Affected
247
Category
Trucks and buses
Campaign
FLAU02
Supplier
Western Star Trucks
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The defect

Certain vehicles may have an incorrect draglink fitted. Once this draglink has been modified, the product strength is greatly reduced, which leads to material fatigue and could result in loss of steering control.

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The hazard

If the draglink breaks this may result in loss of steering control.

The remedy

Consumers should contact their nearest Western Star Trucks dealer to arrange for an inspection, and if necessary, replacement draglinks to be fitted.

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 247 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Western Star Trucks 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.