Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2020 Western Star 4700 trucks with electrical harness issues that may cause engine stalls and crash risks. Free replacement of ground harness available.
Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4700 trucks due to a potential electrical harness issue that could cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact DTNA for free replacement of the ground harness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80181-western-star-4700-2020-electrical-system-recall-engine-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80181-western-star-4700-2020-electrical-system-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V206000
“Western Star 4700 (2020) Electrical System Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80181-western-star-4700-2020-electrical-system-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V206000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V206000).
The ground harness wiring may be undersized, causing connectors to melt. This can lead to engine stalls, which increases the risk of a crash while driving.
Owners of 2020 Western Star 4700 trucks are affected. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential engine stalls during operation.
Check for 2020 Western Star 4700 trucks. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2019 and 2021. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to confirm eligibility.
Call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free ground harness replacement.
Dealers will replace the ground harness at no cost once you confirm your vehicle is affected.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-880.
The ground harness wiring may be undersized, causing connectors to melt and potentially leading to engine stalls that increase crash risk.
Check if you own a 2020 Western Star 4700 truck. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to confirm eligibility.
The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2021, but no specific deadline is mentioned for individual replacements.
We’ve drafted a message you can send DTNA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V206000 — DTNA DTNA Hello, I own a DTNA that is covered by recall 21V206000 from DTNA. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-880. 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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