WESTERN STAR 4900 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V882000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 4900 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-01-04 2021-11-12 2021-11-15

Production Dates: 2018-08-10 - 2018-11-30

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-907

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6100

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

Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-907.

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.