recall information
Recall number
REC-003483
PRA number
2013/13522
Campaign number
FSDE12
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Western Star
Model
DENNIS EAGLE
Affected units
274
What are the defects?
A certain number of our Dennis Eagle vehicles may have, during the course of having a modification carried out to improve steering geometry, not had the correct torque applied to the fasteners on the steering arms (both upper and lower). If failure occurs to these fasteners, loss of control of the steering of the vehicle can occur.
What are the hazards?
This condition may potentially result in loss of control of the steering of the vehicle, possibly causing an accident.
What should consumers do?
Letters are being sent to affected owners.
When you contact your selling dealer, refer to campaign number FSDE12. The repair will take a maximum of 1 hour and will be performed at no charge.
When you contact your selling dealer, refer to campaign number FSDE12. The repair will take a maximum of 1 hour and will be performed at no charge.
Supplier details
Western Star Trucks Australia
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.