2009 Western Star 4900 recall: cables
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on May 23, 2012. It covers about 12 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12
- reported
- May 23, 2012
- owners notified
- Jun 13, 2012
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 12 my 2009 western star 4900 trucks built with dd15 engines. A new forward cab crossmember design reduced clearance for cab mounted battery disconnect switch power cables on standard cab height vehicles. During cab articulation, the new crossmember may pinch power cables against the cab.
- Risk
- Cables that become pinched between the cab and forward cab crossmember could short to ground and potentially overheat resulting in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will remove the cables and reinstall them in a new safe location. Damaged cables will be replaced. Both will be done free of charge. The recall began on june 13, 2012. This recall is an expansion of recall 09v‑226. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 12V235000
Affected vehicles
- Western Star 4900 2009 2009
Questions about recall 12V235000
Is there a recall on the 2009 Western Star 4900 cables?
Yes. Recall 12V235000, reported on May 23, 2012, covers about 12 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V235000?
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will remove the cables and reinstall them in a new safe location. Damaged cables will be replaced. Both will be done free of charge. The recall began on june 13, 2012. This recall is an expansion of recall 09v‑226. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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