Recall 17V588000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Report Date
20170921
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks. The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.
Safety Consequence
Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-746.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2014 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2015 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2016 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2017 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2018 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.