Electrical system: wiringRecall 21V-206 · Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-206 covers 5,111 Western Star vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V206000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.