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PENSKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD - Western Star 2016 - 2018

recall information

Recall number
REC-005395
Campaign number
FL907
Original published date

make and model information

Make
Western Star
Year range
2016 - 2018
Affected units
106
Variant applicability
All variants within this model

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

What are the defects?

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.

What are the hazards?

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

What should consumers do?

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.
Supplier details
PENSKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

Contact name
Penske Australia
Contact phone
07 3271 7777
Contact email
warranty@penskecv.com.au
Contact website

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.