2013-2018 Western Star 4700 recall: cables
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on September 21, 2017. It covers about 32 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 32
- reported
- Sep 21, 2017
- owners notified
- Nov 16, 2017
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks. The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.
- Risk
- Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-746.
Recall number 17V588000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 17V588000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 cables?
Yes. Recall 17V588000, reported on September 21, 2017, covers about 32 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V588000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-746.
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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