NHTSA Campaign 20V281000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported May 18, 2020 · 2,987 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 vehicles. A particular wire in the ground harness may be undersized, possibly resulting in a melted connector in the ground circuit harness. If the connector becomes damaged, under certain circumstances, the engine may stall without the ability to restart.
Consequence
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge. This recall began June 23, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-852.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4700 | 2019 | 2,987 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4700 | 2020 | 2,987 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4700 | 2021 | 2,987 |
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 2019 | 2,987 |
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 2020 | 2,987 |
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 2021 | 2,987 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V281000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.