WESTERN STAR 4700 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V281000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4700 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-06-23 | 2020-05-18 | 2020-05-19 |
Production Dates: 2018-09-04 - 2019-03-29
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-852
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2987
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
