NHTSA Recall 21V206000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2021-03-24. An estimated 5,111 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The ground harness wiring may be undersized and may cause a connector to melt.
Risk
Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-880.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-880
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.