Western Star 2013–2018 Electrical System recall
Recalled September 21, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17V588000 · Western Star
Hazard
Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-746.
Units
32 units
Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks. The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-746.
Product
Western Star 4700
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →