12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 17V-588 · 2013–2018 Western Star 4700
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 17V-588 covers 32 2013–2018 Western Star 4700 for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V588000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.