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.