Recall
Western Star 4700 — 17V588000
NHTSA ID
17V588000
Make
Western Star
Model
4700
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2017-09-21
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
32
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-746
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.