REC-005395

active

2016–2018 Western Star Unknown

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: PENSKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Recall date: 3 April 2022

Defect

The bulkhead pass through power cable stud with an attached gasket seal may contact the bulkhead. If this occurs it may result in an electrical arcing, increasing the risk of vehicle fire.

Hazard

A vehicle fire may increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, bystanders and/or damage to property.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred Western Star dealer to arrange to have the necessary work carried out and to have the parts ordered prior to your arrival, Free of charge. Note: Please be aware FL907 is an addition to the previously released recall FL766 (released in 2018) and completion is required irrespective of whether FL766 has previously been carried out or not.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — PENSKE 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: vehiclerecalls.gov.au