2019–2021 Western Star 4700 & Western Star 5700 Electrical System Recall 21V206000 (Western Star FL-880)
NHTSA recall 21V206000 (Western Star recall FL-880) covers about 5,111 2019–2021 Western Star 4700 & Western Star 5700 vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Mar 24, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V206000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (wiring)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The ground harness wiring may be undersized and may cause a connector to melt.
The risk
Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-880.
Status: NHTSA lists Jul 16, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: 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.
Western Star recall number FL-880
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V206000 as FL-880. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FL-880 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star 4700 | 2019–2021 | — |
| Western Star 5700 | 2019–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Mar 24, 2021
- Owner notification
- Jul 16, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Check your VIN for 21V206000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V206000 is open, call any Western Star dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V206000 or FL-880). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V206000?
NHTSA recall 21V206000 (Western Star recall FL-880) covers about 5,111 2019–2021 Western Star 4700 & Western Star 5700 vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Mar 24, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and Western Star 5700 vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V206000?
NHTSA's record for 21V206000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V206000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Western Star dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V206000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 16, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Western Star recall number for 21V206000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FL-880. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FL-880) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V206000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V206000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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