Transport Canada Recall - 2021399 - DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Brand(s)
Summary
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2019 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA, 2019 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2020 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA, 2020 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2021 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA, 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2022 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA, 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 49X
Issue
Issue:
On certain trucks built with aluminum battery cables, the terminal that attaches the battery cable to the frame may break. If this happens, there could be a loss of electrical power and the engine could shut off suddenly.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect the battery cables for corrosion and/or damage. They will be repaired or replaced with copper cables, as necessary.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.