Transport Canada Recall - 2021172 - DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
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Last updated
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
2019 | WESTERN STAR | 4700, 2019 | WESTERN STAR | 5700, 2020 | WESTERN STAR | 4700, 2020 | WESTERN STAR | 5700, 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 4700, 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 5700, 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 4700, 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 5700
Issue
Issue:
On certain trucks, an undersized wire in the ground circuit harness could overheat and melt a connector. If this happens, the engine may stall and you may not be able to restart it.
Safety Risk:
A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to an authorized DTNA Service Facility to replace the ground wire harness.
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-65686
Transport Canada
ID
2021172
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