Western Star recall FL-907

Q: Is FL-907 the same recall as 21V882000?

Yes. FL-907 is Western Star’s own number for it; 21V882000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Western Star calls it FL-907. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V882000 on Nov 12, 2021: electrical system on the 2017–2019 Western Star 4700 and 3 other Western Star models, 6,100 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 21V882000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
21V882000	2017–2019 Western Star 4700 and 3 other Western Star models	Electrical System	Nov 12, 2021	6,100	critical

Problem Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc. Risk An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire. Fix Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-907.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V882000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. FL-907 is the number Western Star assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V882000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is FL-907 the same recall as 21V882000?

Yes. FL-907 is Western Star’s own number for it; 21V882000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does FL-907 cover?

2017–2019 Western Star 4700 and 3 other Western Star models, 6,100 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the FL-907 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.