Western Star 4900: Electrical

Affects Western Star 4900 · 2009–2010 — about 70 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, the forward cab crossmember may pinch power cables for the cab-mounted battery disconnect switch during cab articulation. This could cause an electrical short which could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will relocate the power cables.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational