WESTERN STAR 4700 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V206000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 4700 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-07-16 2021-03-24 2021-03-25

Production Dates: 2018-09-04 - 2019-03-29

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-880

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5111

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.