2013–2018 Western Star 4700 Recall: Battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke
NHTSA campaign 17V588000 · Electrical System · filed Sep 21, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V588000 (manufacturer number FL-746). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.