ALTEC 4700 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Make : ALTEC Model : 4700 Year : 2019
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V281000
Date Owner's Notified: 2020-06-23 Date Received by ODI: 2020-05-18 Date Added to Database: 2020-05-19
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-852
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2987
Summary:
      Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 vehicles. A particular wire in the ground harness may be undersized, possibly resulting in a melted connector in the ground circuit harness. If the connector becomes damaged, under certain circumstances, the engine may stall without the ability to restart.
Consequence:
      An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge. This recall began June 23, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-852.
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.