Electrical system: front underhood Western recall

The problem

The cab electrical feed cables may have been installed on the involved vehicles with an inadequate crimping of the terminal to the cable. As a result, the cable could separate from the terminal.

The fix

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, recrimp the terminal ends as required.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks.System: electrical; cab feed cable.Consequences of defect: if separation occurs, loss of electrical power,including headlight illumination, would occur. This could result in a vehicleaccident during night driving.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Western dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V271000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.