Western Star Trucks Recalled for Electrical Arc Fire Risk
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 Western Star trucks because a power stud may contact the bulkhead, causing an electrical arc that increases fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The recall involves 7,128 vehicles. The defect involves a power stud that passes through the bulkhead; in certain circumstances, this stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 23, 2018, and the recall began on October 29, 2018.
Dealers will inspect the power stud for proper clearance to the bulkhead and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- WESTERN STAR 6900, 4900, 4700, 5700
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7,128
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- 6900
- 4900
- 4700
- 5700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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