Transport Canada recall 2020217
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| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 2020217 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-852 |
| Reported | 2020-05-18 |
| Component | Electrical |
| Notification type | Safety Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 840 |
What is wrong
Issue:
On certain trucks, an undersized wire in the ground circuit harness could overheat and melt a connector. If this happens, the engine may stall and you may not be able to restart it.
Safety Risk:
A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to an authorized DTNA Service Facility to replace the ground wire harness.
| 2019 WESTERN STAR 4700 | |
|---|---|
| 2020 WESTERN STAR 4700 | |
| 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700 | |
| 2019 WESTERN STAR 5700 | |
| 2020 WESTERN STAR 5700 | |
| 2021 WESTERN STAR 5700 |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| CXA_10_25_Tech Questions | 2025-11-05. Other. CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised |
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| CALWS83-001 | 2021-09-29. Service bulletin. Customer Advisory Letter for HVAC Actuator Wiring Harness. The wiring harness of the actuator of the fresh air recirculation door, shown in Fig. 1, on Western Star vehicles equipped with Red Dot HVAC systems should be inspected for signs of water intrusion and corrosion. |
| SBW54-080 | 2021-06-29. Service bulletin. Western Star Service Bulletin for Key Fob ID Retention. Key fobs for remote keyless entry on Western Star vehicles are delivered in packages that include a unique ID for the fob. The ID is required when pairing the key fob with a vehicle. |
| SS708-WST2021 | 2021-06-26. Service bulletin. Western Star Service Solution for Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) Troubleshooting: Western Star 5700 and New 4700. |
| TechTalk566681 | 2021-06-02. Service bulletin. Tech Talk Discussion No comms with CPC, MCM or ACM |
| TechTalk12347K | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. Tech Talk discussion on dash lights not working |
| TechTalk12331K | 2021-04-05. Service bulletin. Tech Talk discussion on dash lights not working. |
| SBW54-057 | 2021-03-25. Service bulletin. Western Star Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. When troubleshooting powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues. |
| WP21-007 | 2021-03-24. Service bulletin. Warranty Policy Letter for battery tags. DTNA determined that since adopting the AutoMeter BCT-460DTNA Powernet Assessment Tool (AutoMeter) as the required powernet system tester, not all battery tags have to be retained support Warranty-related claims. |
| TechTalk6504 | 2021-03-02. Service bulletin. Tech Talk continued discussion on code spn 523525 fmi 14. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.
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