Western Star Western Star Trucks
What the hazard is
In the event that an ABS trailer or trailers connected to an affected vehicle draws a high level of current from the electrical system through the affected circuit, the circuit protection device will activate and remove the current supply to the trailer. This may result in reduced braking capacity and handling ability, under heavy braking.
What to do
Letters will be sent to owners of affected vehicles.
Defect
A certain number of Western Star model vehicles have been fitted with a supplementary ABS trailer receptacle which does not have the required circuit current rating as outlined in Australian Design Rule 35 (ADR 35).