2019–2022 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021–2022 Western Star 49X, 2021 Western Star WH126 and 1 other model Recall: Battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power…
NHTSA campaign 21V481000 · Electrical System · filed Jun 25, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Western Star | 49X | 2021, 2022 |
| Western Star | WH126 | 2021 |
| Western Star | WJ121 | 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V481000 (manufacturer number FL-893). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.