Western Star 4700 (2019) – 18V191000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

WESTERN STAR

Model Of Vehicle

4700

Year

2019

Recall Campaign Number

18V191000

Component Description

Electrical System:Wiring

Effect Of Defect

An Electrical ARC Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Power StUD For The Proper Clearance To The Bulkhead, And Replace It If Necessary, Free Of Charge. Dtna Issued An Interim Notification To Owners On May 23, 2018. The Recall Began October 29, 2018. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-766.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20161018

End Of Manufacture

20180206

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

7128

Date Owners Notified

20181029

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20180326

Make Campaign Number

FL-766

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard