Vehicle recall 18V191000 · March 26, 2018
Western Star 4700, 4900 and 2 more models
The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead.
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 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
- Consequence
- An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 23, 2018. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-766.
- 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
- 18V191000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 2018
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-766
- Owner notification
- October 29, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,128
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Star 4700 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Western Star 4900 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Western Star 5700 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Western Star 6900 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
Has your Western Star been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Western Star dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.