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VehicleMar 26, 20187,128 affected

Western Star recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 23, 2018. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-766.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V191000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 26, 2018
Owners notified
Oct 29, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
7,128
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Oct 18, 2016 to Feb 6, 2018
Part
Electrical system › Wiring
Maker's own recall number
FL-766

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.

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