NHTSA recall 17V588000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Western Star 4700
Reported Sep 21, 201732 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL-746Built Dec 17, 2012 – Jul 14, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.