Recall 21V481000: 2019–2022 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021–2022 Western Star 49X, 2021 Western Star WH126 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 25, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 122,056
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2019 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2020 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2021 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2022 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2021 Western Star 49X
- 2022 Western Star 49X
- 2021 Western Star WH126
- 2020 Western Star WJ121
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V481000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-893
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jan 7, 2022
- Components
- Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology