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 and increasing fire risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 poses a significant risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected vehicles have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, this power stud may contact the bulkhead, resulting in an electrical arc.
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire. DTNA is recalling these vehicles to address this potential safety hazard.
Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- WESTERN STAR 4900, 5700, 4700, 6900
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6,100
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)
- 4900
- 5700
- 4700
- 6900
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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