Recalls for your 2020 Western Star Wj121

Recalls for 2020 Western Star Wj121

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES


Posted on: 2021-06-28
Description
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.

Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will repair or replace the battery cables, free of charge.  Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on august 23, 2021.  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.  

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-12-14
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2022 western star 4700, 2019-2022 freightliner 114sd, 2021-2022 western star 49x, freightliner cascadia p4, 2022 western star 47x, 2021 western star wf110, 2020 western star wj121, and 2019-2021 fccc xcp chassis vehicles.  The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.  

Consequence
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed january 28, 2022.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-915.  

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.  

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES


Posted on: 2021-06-28
Description
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.

Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.