OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
17V588000
Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables
Reported Sep 21, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗