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NHTSA Recall 21V206000: Electrical system: wiring

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,111 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Western Star 4700.

5,111
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (July 16)
NHTSA campaign21V206000
Manufacturer campaignFL-880
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedMarch 24, 2021
Owner notificationJuly 16, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The ground harness wiring may be undersized and may cause a connector to melt.

Safety risk

Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-880.

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 21V206000

Make and modelModel years
Western Star 47002019, 2020, 2021
Western Star 57002019, 2020, 2021

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.