Western Star particular wire in the ground harness may be undersized, possibly resulting in a melted connector in the ground circuit harness.
The short version
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported a problem with the electrical system wiring. Here is what owners need to know.
A particular wire in the ground harness may be undersized, possibly resulting in a melted connector in the ground circuit harness. If the connector becomes damaged, under certain circumstances, the engine may stall without the ability to restart.
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-281.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2019–2021 | Western Star 4700 |
| 2019–2021 | Western Star 5700 |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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