Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V191000

Electrical system: wiring

Daimler Trucks North America LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-03-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V191000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
7,128
Reported to NHTSA
2018-03-26
Owners notified
2018-10-29

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.

Safety risk

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 23, 2018. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-766.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
WESTERN STAR 47002019 2018 2017
WESTERN STAR 49002019 2018 2017
WESTERN STAR 57002019 2018 2017
WESTERN STAR 69002019 2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.