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2019 Western Star 6900 — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2019 Western Star 6900

These are federal recalls reported for the 2019 Western Star 6900. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

21V-882 Open recall Nov 12, 2021

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.

Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

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 repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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18V-191 Open recall Mar 26, 2018

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.

Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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