A recall notice for Western Star Trucks MY2018 supplied by Penske Commercial Vehicles Pty Ltd as the exhaust gasket at the turbo/exhaust pipe join and at the exhaust pipe/aftertreatment device join may not have been installed. An audible and visual exhaust leak may be detectable from the affected areas.
Penske Commercial Vehicles Pty Ltd - Western Star Trucks MY2018
PRA No.
2020/18197
Date published
10 Mar 2020
Campaign number
FL822
Product description
Western Star trucks manufactured between 23 March 2018 and 27 September 2018
Model Year 2018
67 affected vehicles
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN list
What are the defects?
The exhaust gasket at the turbo/exhaust pipe join and at the exhaust pipe/aftertreatment device join may not have been installed. An audible and visual exhaust leak may be detectable from the affected areas.
What are the hazards?
Vehicles may not meet the required emissions standards.
What should consumers do?
Affected consumers can contact their authorised Western Star Truck dealer and quote campaign number FL822 to book their vehicle in for repair, free of charge.
For further information, consumers can contact Western Star Trucks on 07 3271 7777 or locate their local authorised dealer at https://westernstar.com.au/dealers/
Supplier
Penske Commercial Vehicles Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Western Star Truck dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 23 March 2018 - 19 February 2020
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development is the responsible regulator for this recall.
