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PENSKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD - Western Star 47X, 48X, 49X 2022 - 2023

recall information

Recall number
REC-006220
Campaign number
D24R2
Original published date

make and model information

Make
Western Star
Model
47X, 48X, 49X
Variants
47XDD4125, 47XDD4175, 47XDD7250, 48XDD4375, 48XDD7250, 49XDD4375, 49XDD7250
Year range
2022 - 2023
Affected units
365

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

What are the defects?

Due to a software issue, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may not illuminate to alert the driver of a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) efficiency emission related issue.

What are the hazards?

There is no safety hazard and the defect will not affect the performance of the vehicle.

Vehicles may not be compliant with the ADR 80/03 - Emission Control for Heavy Vehicles.

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred Western Star dealer to arrange to have the software updated, free of charge.
Supplier details
PENSKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

Contact name
Western Star Dealer
Contact phone
07 3271 7777
Contact website

Responsible regulator

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