WESTERN STAR 49X 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V481000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-01-07 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-893
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 122056
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
