Western Star affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead.
The short version
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported a problem with the electrical system wiring. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-882.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | Western Star 4700 |
| 2017–2019 | Western Star 4900 |
| 2017–2019 | Western Star 5700 |
| 2017–2019 | Western Star 6900 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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