NHTSA : 21V882000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Proposed Solution

Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-907.

🚗 Affected Vehicles12

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.