Recall 21V481000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Report Date
20210625
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Affected Vehicles
8 models
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2021 Western Star WH126, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2021-2022 Western Star 49X vehicles. The battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine stall.
Safety Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the battery cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 7, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-893.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2020 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2020 | WESTERN STAR | WJ121 |
| 2021 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 49X |
| 2021 | WESTERN STAR | WH126 |
| 2022 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 49X |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.