Transport Canada Recall - 2012168 - DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
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Summary
Product
Truck - Med. & H.D. recalled by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2009 | WESTERN STAR | 4900, 2010 | WESTERN STAR | 4900
Issue
On certain vehicles, the forward cab crossmember may pinch power cables for the cab-mounted battery disconnect switch during cab articulation. This could cause an electrical short which could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will relocate the power cables.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Truck - Med. & H.D.
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-70928
Transport Canada
ID
2012168
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