Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V588000 Reported September 21, 2017

Battery cable may chafe and short on axle yoke

Q: What is recall 17V588000?

NHTSA recall 17V588000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on September 21, 2017. It addresses: Battery cable may chafe and short on axle yoke. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Electrical System · 32 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V588000

Manufacturer Campaign

FL-746

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 21, 2017

Completion Rate

81.25

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V588000 or campaign FL-746.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Daimler Trucks North America, Llc or involving Electrical System.

Recall 26V311000

Oshkosh Corporation

High voltage battery contactor failure may cause loss of drive power

Electrical System · 83 affected · May 18, 2026

Recall 26V308000

Hyundai Motor America

Hybrid power control unit may overheat

Electrical System · 54,337 affected · May 15, 2026

Recall 26V305000

Bmw Of North America, Llc

Dc/dc converter electrical connection may corrode

Electrical System · 116 affected · May 14, 2026

Recall 78V222000

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Electrical system:wiring

Electrical System · 161 affected · Oct 11, 1978

Large Recall 26V281000

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Blank instrument panel display

Electrical System · 144,049 affected · May 1, 2026

FAQ: Recall 17V588000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V588000?

NHTSA recall 17V588000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on September 21, 2017. It addresses: Battery cable may chafe and short on axle yoke. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V588000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-746. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.