Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Daimler Trucks North America – Power Stud may Electrically Arc to Bulkhead
| Report Received Date | 03/26/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V191000 |
| Consequence Summary | An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 23, 2018. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-766. |
| Recall Code | FL-766 |
| Potentially Affected | 7128 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V191000) |
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