WESTERN STAR 2022 WESTERN STAR 49X Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2022 WESTERN STAR 49X
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2022
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2022 WESTERN STAR 49X vehicles due to electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables issues. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026