CanadaCertain 2018 Western Star 4700SF and 2019–2023 Western Star 114SD trucks equipped with a Roll‑Rite tarp system are affected. The relay for the tarp system may not have been installed properly, allowing water to enter and short circuit, which could create a fire risk. Parts for Trucks will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the tarp system relay.
How to identify it
2018 Western Star 4700SF
2019–2023 Western Star 114SD
The hazard
On certain trucks, the relay for the tarp system may not have been installed properly. As a result, water could enter the relay and cause it to short circuit.
Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a Roll-Rite tarp system.
A relay that short circuits could create the risk of a fire.
What to do
Parts for Trucks will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the tarp system relay.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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