Western Star — recall

Automotive · Australia · 2024-11-11

Western Star truck brake lights may not illuminate during automatic braking due to software issue

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-11
Manufacturer	PENSKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Models affected	47X, 48X and 49X
Model year	2019 - 2024
Units affected	337
Defect	Due to a software issue, the brake lights may not illuminate as intended when the service brakes are automatically applied during an Active Brake Assist (AEB) activation. If the brake lamps do not operate as intended, it may increase the risk of an accident causing serious injuries or death to vehicle occupants and/or road users._x000D_ Vehicles are not compliant with Australian Design Rule (ADR) 13/00 - Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles.
Remedy	Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred Western Star dealer to arrange to have the software updated, free of charge.
Recall number	REC-006171
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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