NHTSA recall,
Western Star 49X (2020-2027) and Western Star 47X (2021-2027)
Western Star 49X and 47X vehicles have a battery connection that may cause a short circuit and fire.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2027 Western Star 49X and 2021-2027 Western Star 47X vehicles. A stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed or may corrode, which can cause a short circuit. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on February 11, 2026, and affects vehicles nationwide. Dealers will repair the studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA recall number 25V326. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Dealers will repair the studs, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. You may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1029. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA recall number 25V326. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will repair the studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1029. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA recall number 25V326. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Is your Western Star affected?
2 models
These models and years may be affected.
- 47X, model years
- 49X, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Component
- Electrical system defect
- Campaign
- 26V079000
- Vehicles affected
- 26,960
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- F1029
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-547-0712
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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