Vehicle recall 21V882000 · November 12, 2021
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
- Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-907.
- 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
- 21V882000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 12, 2021
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-907
- Owner notification
- January 4, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,100
- 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?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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.