Recall 20V281000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2019 | WESTERN STAR | 5700 |
| 2020 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2020 | WESTERN STAR | 5700 |
| 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 5700 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.