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
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 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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