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NHTSA Recall 21V882000: Electrical system: wiring

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,100 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Western Star 4700.

6,100
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2022
owners notified (January 4)
NHTSA campaign21V882000
Manufacturer campaignFL-907
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedNovember 12, 2021
Owner notificationJanuary 4, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-907.

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 21V882000

Make and modelModel years
Western Star 47002017, 2018, 2019
Western Star 49002017, 2018, 2019
Western Star 57002017, 2018, 2019
Western Star 69002017, 2018, 2019

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.