NHTSA recall campaign
21V481000
ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America, LLCReported2021-06-25Affected122,056 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →