An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224521-western-star-5700-2019-recall-electrical-system · Recall date March 26, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V191000
“WESTERN STAR 5700 (2019) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 26, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224521-western-star-5700-2019-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 18V191000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V191000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V191000 — Daimler Trucks North America, LLC WESTERN STAR 5700 (2019) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a WESTERN STAR 5700 (2019) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 18V191000 from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 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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