Recall 17V588000: 2013–2018 Western Star 4700
- Report received
- Sep 21, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Potentially affected
- 32vehicles
- Model years
- 2013–2018
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks. The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.
Possible consequence
Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-746.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 Western Star 47000 complaints
- 2014 Western Star 47000 complaints
- 2015 Western Star 47000 complaints
- 2016 Western Star 47000 complaints
- 2017 Western Star 47001 complaints
- 2018 Western Star 47001 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.