WESTERN STAR 5700 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V281000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 5700 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-06-23 2020-05-18 2020-05-19

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-852

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2987

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 vehicles. A particular wire in the ground harness may be undersized, possibly resulting in a melted connector in the ground circuit harness. If the connector becomes damaged, under certain circumstances, the engine may stall without the ability to restart.

Consequence

An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge. This recall began June 23, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-852.

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.