REC-002861

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0 Western Star Various

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Western Trucks Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 24 April 2006

Defect

The transverse beam end castings on certain Holland Neway AD rear suspensions may not have been manufactured to the correct material specification and could fracture under normal loads. The transverse beam could drop low enough to contact the road surface, generating sparks or pieces of the end casting.

Hazard

Fire

Remedy

Owners will be directly contacted by mail.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Western Trucks Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-002861