Penske Australia is issuing a recall for 365 units of their 47X, 48X, 49X Western Star trucks, in the 2022-2023 year range.
Due to a software issue, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may not illuminate
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Penske puts out recall for Western Star X-Series trucks
The history of Western Star through pictures
Western Star might not sell as many units as Kenworth or Isuzu, but the brand still has a firm place in truckies’ hearts.
Here, we take a look at the history of the company, from its beginnings in North
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Western Star takes Pink concert around the country
Touring jobs are deceptively unique when compared to many others within the transport industry. Particularly gigs that go Australia-wide.
Typical interstate freight driving isn’t even quite the same,
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Hitchcocks Haulage swear by Western Star and Detroit engines
Hitchcocks Haulage’s fleet is a feast for your eyes.
All adorned in a stunning blue with blinding chrome work, their 2023 Western Star 4800 stood out
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Hundreds of Western Star X-Series recalled
Penske Australia is recalling 410 trucks in the Western Star line due to a manufacturing issue.
Models affected are all X-Series 3-Axles, with all variants within the model being recalled. Penske says
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Western Star X-Series takes home Truck of the Year Australasia
In a fierce battle between Volvo F-Series Electric and Scania’s Super Series, the new Western Star X-Series has claimed top spot as 2024 Truck of the Year (ToYA) Australasia.
The coveted award was announced
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Truck show rookie impresses with Western Star 4800
Attending his first ever truck show at Tooradin, Tristan Duncan and his 2007 Western Star 4800 made waves.
“This is the first ever truck show for me and the first show for this truck. It was all a learning
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White and Western Star to feature at Lockhart Truck Show
The Lockhart Heritage Truck Show is set to make waves in the tiny NSW town this Saturday March 2.
With a population of only 818, organiser Trevor Slater says Lockhart can expect over 100 trucks to march
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2019 Western Star 4864 FXB – HOT DEALS
With just 336,375km on the clock this 2019 Western Star is powered by a Detroit DD15 engine producing 377kW and has the ability to haul 106,000kg.
The well-maintained machine has been fitted with a Stratosphere
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Western Star reveals the X-factor
A trio of new trucks from the Western Star X-Series were unveiled to the market today in Australia
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New Western Star 57X unveiled in the US
Daimler Truck North America has dropped exciting news, announcing the release of its new Western Star
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Western Star’s new 5700XE to be rebranded 57X
New name accidentally revealed in Wester Star recall of other models
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Western Star models recalled
Penske recalls certain models over potential electric fault
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Western Star Constellations in line for recall
Concern over clutch component’s possible failure
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New Western Star 47X coming to Australia
Penske announces its intention to bring the new model to Australia
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When Stars align – 2007 Western Star 4900
Like good wine, South Australian owner-operator Justin Wenham’s 2007 Western Star appeared to be getting better with age, although it’s now been overshadowed by the arrival of a stunning, brand new spruced-up 4900 model, with young driver Mel Ware the beneficiary
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Western Star and Outback Futures in mental health link up
Truckmaker to make contribution for every truck sold in Queensland
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Western Star goes retro for BTS21
Western Star to show its 4800 sporting a livery in tribute of the first Western Star released in the Australian market
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Western Star launches blind spot radar system down under
‘Spotto’ algorithms to calculate velocity and distance of objects
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