Western Star 4700: Electrical system — cables

Affects Western Star 4700 · 2013–2018 — about 32 vehicles.

The hazard

Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

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.

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