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
6900
Year
2018
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