WESTERN STAR 4700 2023: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V554000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 4700 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-09-27 2022-07-29 2022-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-949

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1375

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 2023 Freightliner FCCC MC, MT45, S2C 106CAB, XCM, S2RV 106CAB, XCR, XCS, and 2023 Western Star 4700, 49X, and 47X vehicles. The engine control module "ECM" may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.

Consequence

Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-949.

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.nhtsa.gov.