WESTERN STAR 5700 (2019) recall — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2017-2019 Western Star 5700 trucks with a power stud that may cause electrical arcs and fire risk. Owners must have power stud inspected and replaced if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 5700 trucks due to a power stud that can contact the bulkhead, potentially causing electrical arcs and fire. This hazard affects trucks where the power stud passes through the bulkhead and may require replacement to prevent fire risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224521-western-star-5700-2019-electrical-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224521-western-star-5700-2019-electrical-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V191000
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“Western Star 5700 (2019) Electrical Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224521-western-star-5700-2019-electrical-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V191000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V191000).
Why it’s dangerous
The power stud passes through the bulkhead and may contact it under certain conditions, causing an electrical arc. This arc can increase the risk of fire, especially in environments where electrical systems are critical.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Western Star 5700 trucks with the specific power stud issue are most at risk. The hazard is particularly concerning for trucks used in commercial operations where electrical systems are critical.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Western Star 5700 truck was manufactured between 2017 and 2019. The affected model has a power stud that passes through the bulkhead.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to have the power stud inspected and replaced if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What is the recall number for this fix?
FL-766
When did the recall start?
October 29, 2018
How can I check if my truck is affected?
Check if your Western Star 5700 was manufactured between 2017 and 2019 with a power stud that passes through the bulkhead.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V191000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 18V191000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V191000 (March 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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