Recall 2012168

The issue

On certain vehicles, the forward cab crossmember may pinch power cables for the cab-mounted battery disconnect switch during cab articulation. This could cause an electrical short which could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will relocate the power cables.

Description (français)

Sur certains véhicules, la traverse de cabine avant pourrait pincer des câbles d'alimentation de l'interrupteur de débranchement de batterie posé dans la cabine pendant l'articulation de la cabine. Cela pourrait causer un court-circuit qui pourrait provoquer un incendie, endommager des biens matériels, blesser quelqu'un ou entraîner des pertes de vies. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront déplacer les câbles d'alimentation.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Western Star 4900