ALTEC 4700 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Make : ALTEC Model : 4700 Year : 2018
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V882000
Date Owner's Notified: 2022-01-04 Date Received by ODI: 2021-11-12 Date Added to Database: 2021-11-15
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-907
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6100
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
      Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-907.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.