NHTSA Recall 20V281000: Electrical system: wiring
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,987 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Western Star 4700.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V281000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-852 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | May 18, 2020 |
| Owner notification | June 23, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 vehicles. A particular wire in the ground harness may be undersized, possibly resulting in a melted connector in the ground circuit harness. If the connector becomes damaged, under certain circumstances, the engine may stall without the ability to restart.
Safety risk
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge. This recall began June 23, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-852.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V281000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.