CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some trucks have a battery cable that may contact the all-wheel-drive axle yoke. Over time, this contact can chafe the cable and cause a short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire.
A cable short can lead to a fire in or around the truck, so owners should not ignore this recall. Daimler Trucks North America will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect the battery cables and repair them as needed at no cost to you.
To find out whether your truck is affected, check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website or contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-746. Schedule the free inspection at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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