Daimler Trucks Recalling 122,056 Freightliner and Western Star Trucks for Battery Cable

The battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine stall.

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Daimler Trucks North America

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling 2019 to 2022 Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2021 Western Star WH126, 2020 Western Star WJ121 and 2021 to 2022 Western Star 49X vehicles according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V481000). The battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine stall.

Dealers will repair or replace the battery cable free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at (800) 547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-893.

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