Daimler Trucks North America – Battery Cable May Break and Cause Engine Stall

Daimler Trucks North America (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.


Report Received Date 06/25/2021
NHTSA ID 21V481000
Consequence Summary An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code FL-893
Potentially Affected 122056
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V481000)