Vehicle recall 17V588000 · September 21, 2017
2013-2018 Western Star 4700
The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V588000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 21, 2017
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-746
- Owner notification
- November 16, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
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