WESTERN STAR 4900 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V191000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 4900 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-29 2018-03-26 2018-03-26

Production Dates: 2016-10-18 - 2018-02-06

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-766

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7128

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 23, 2018. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-766.

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.