Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2025269 - 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

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
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-77530
Transport Canada ID
2025269

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