Recall 21V481000: 2019–2022 Freightliner Cascadia and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jun 25, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 122,056vehicles
- Model years
- 2019–2022
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2019 Freightliner Cascadia29 complaints
- 2020 Freightliner Cascadia26 complaints
- 2021 Freightliner Cascadia16 complaints
- 2022 Freightliner Cascadia13 complaints
- 2021 Western Star 49X0 complaints
- 2022 Western Star 49X1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.