REC-003526

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0 Western Star 4900 & 6900

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Western Star Trucks Australia

Recall date: 17 October 2013

Defect

The slack adjusters may have housings with inadequate structural integrity, which may cause failure under normal operating loads.

Hazard

Failure of the slack adjuster housing could result in loss of function of the brake assembly for that wheel. This would cause reduced braking capacity and may lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

Remedy

Letters are being sent to affected owners. When you contact your selling dealer, refer to campaign number FL605..

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Western Star Trucks Australia — 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-003526