NHTSA Recall 17V588000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2017-09-21. An estimated 32 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.