Daimler Trucks North America – Battery Cable may Chafe and Short on Axle Yoke

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.

Report Received Date 09/21/2017
NHTSA ID 17V588000
Consequence Summary Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code FL-746
Potentially Affected 32
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V588000)