Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 and 6900 trucks with a power stud that may cause electrical arcs and fire. Owners must return for free replacement of pass-through power studs.
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star trucks due to a power stud that can cause electrical arcs, increasing fire risk. Owners must have dealers replace the power studs at no cost to prevent potential fire hazards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224516-western-star-2019-trucks-electrical-arc-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224516-western-star-2019-trucks-electrical-arc-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V882000
“Western Star 2019 Trucks: Electrical Arc Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224516-western-star-2019-trucks-electrical-arc-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V882000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V882000).
The power stud passes through the truck's bulkhead and may contact it under certain conditions. This contact can cause an electrical arc, which increases the risk of fire.
Owners of 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks with the faulty power stud are most at risk of fire.
Check if your Western Star truck was manufactured between 2017 and 2019. The affected models include 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 series.
Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs at no cost to fix the electrical arc risk.
Vehicles previously inspected under recall 18V-191 need to return for the new 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.
The power stud may contact the bulkhead, causing an electrical arc that increases fire risk.
Check if your Western Star truck was manufactured between 2017 and 2019, and if it's a 4700, 4900, 5700, or 6900 model.
Yes, vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under recall 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Western Star to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V882000 — Western Star Western Star Hello, I own a Western Star that is covered by recall 21V882000 from Western Star. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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