NHTSA Recall 21V481000: Cables (electrical system)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 122,056 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V481000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-893 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | June 25, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 7, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V481000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Western Star 49X | 2021, 2022 |
| Western Star WH126 | 2021 |
| Western Star WJ121 | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.