WESTERN STAR 5700 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V206000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 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
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.
Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
