NHTSA recall campaign
17V588000
ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America LLCReported2017-09-21Affected32 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →