Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V481000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V481000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2019-2022 freightliner cascadia p4, 2021 western star wh126, 2020 western star wj121, and 2021-2022 western star 49x vehicles Includes 122,056 affected units, Battery Cable May Break and Cause Engine Stall, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019-2022 freightliner cascadia p4, 2021 western star wh126, 2020 western star wj121, and 2021-2022 western star 49x vehicles

Defect 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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V481000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2021-06-25T00:00:00
Subject: Battery cable may break and cause engine stall
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 122,056

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-893
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.95

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NHTSA ID: 21V481000
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