Electrical System:wiring
NHTSA campaign 21V206000 · announced March 24, 2021 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 5,111 units affected
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The ground harness wiring may be undersized and may cause a connector to melt.
The risk
Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-880.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 Western Star 4700
- 2020 Western Star 4700
- 2021 Western Star 4700
- 2019 Western Star 5700
- 2020 Western Star 5700
- 2021 Western Star 5700
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.