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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2019-2021 heavy-duty trucks have ground harness wiring that may be undersized. This can cause a connector to melt.
Damage to the ground harness may cause the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Stalling without warning can leave you without power or steering assistance and unable to safely clear traffic.
Daimler Trucks North America will notify owners. Authorized dealers will replace the ground harness free of charge. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Western Star 4700 | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 5700 | 201920202021 |