NHTSA Campaign 21V206000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Mar 24, 2021 · 5,111 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The ground harness wiring may be undersized and may cause a connector to melt.
Consequence
Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-880.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4700 | 2019 | 5,111 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4700 | 2020 | 5,111 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4700 | 2021 | 5,111 |
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 2019 | 5,111 |
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 2020 | 5,111 |
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 2021 | 5,111 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V206000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.