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Recalls 1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 21V481000 · Recall details
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Is the 2021 Western Star WH126 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2021 Western Star WH126.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Western Star WH126?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2021 Western Star WH126 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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