Recall
Western Star 49x — 21V481000
NHTSA ID
21V481000
Make
Western Star
Model
49x
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2021-06-25
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
122,056
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-893
Summary
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.
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.