CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A battery cable terminal on certain heavy trucks may break, causing a loss of electrical power and an unintended engine stall. A sudden stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will repair or replace the battery cables at no cost to you. If you own an affected vehicle, contact the manufacturer's customer service line at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-893. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 7, 2022. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2019202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 49X | 20212022 |
| Western Star WH126 | 2021 |
| Western Star WJ121 | 2020 |