Electrical system: wiringRecall 18V-191 · Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-191 covers 7,128 Western Star vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 18, 2016 to February 6, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.