2022 Western Star 49x | 2021 Western Star 49x | 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Western Star Wh126 | 2020 Western Star Wj121 | 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Published June 28, 2021 · Recall initiated: June 25, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V481000, published June 28, 2021 and initiated June 25, 2021. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2022 Western Star 49x | 2021 Western Star 49x | 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Western Star Wh126 | 2020 Western Star Wj121 | 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 49X
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2022 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2021 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2021 WESTERN STAR WH126 | 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Western Star 49x | 2021 Western Star 49x | 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Western Star Wh126 | 2020 Western Star Wj121 | 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V481000 on June 28, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 49X.