Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
4700
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
17V588000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
Battery Cable Contact With The Axle Yoke May Cause The Cable To Chafe And Short, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20121217
End Of Manufacture
20170714
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
32
Date Owners Notified
20171116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20170921
Make Campaign Number
FL-746