12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 21V-481 · Freightliner and Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-481 covers 122,056 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on June 25, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V481000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.