2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121
The 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
Recalls for the 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121, potentially affecting up to 124,899 vehicles.
Recall 21V965000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 2,843 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V481000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 122,056 vehicles 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121.
Safety Rating for the 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR WJ121
- 2020 WESTERN STAR WJ121 (current)
Other WESTERN STAR Models
- WESTERN STAR 4900 — 26 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4700 — 10 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 5700 — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 5 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4900EX — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4964 — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL — 4 total complaints