Transport Canada Recall - 2025269 - DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Brand(s)
Summary
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2020 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 47X, 2023 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2023 | WESTERN STAR | 47X, 2024 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2024 | WESTERN STAR | 47X, 2025 | WESTERN STAR | 47X, 2025 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2026 | WESTERN STAR | 47X, 2026 | WESTERN STAR | 49X
Issue
Issue:
On certain trucks, the stud on the frame that connects the battery and/or auxiliary power distribution to the starter may not have been installed properly. As a result, there could be a short circuit, and the wiring could overheat and melt.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit and/or wiring that overheats and melts can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
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