WESTERN STAR 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700 vehicles due to electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables issues. Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026