How many recalls does the 2021 Western Star Wh126 have?

The 2021 Western Star Wh126 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2021 Western Star Wh126 has an open recall?

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2021 Western Star Wh126 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Western Star Wh126 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 122,056 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21V481000 2021-06-25 122,056 affected

Defect

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.

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Western Star Wh126 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.