Western Star recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X and 2021-2026 Western Star 47X vehicles. A stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short circuit.
What could happen
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
DTNA will inspect and replace damaged cables and loose hardware. In addition, DTNA will properly tighten hardware and install dielectric tape. All repairs will be performed, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1020. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V079. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Vehicles covered
- Western Star 47X 2021–2026
- Western Star 49X 2020–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V326000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 23, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jul 1, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 22,271
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
- Maker's own recall number
- F1020
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Western Star recall: Electrical system Feb 11, 2026
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Suspension Nov 4, 2025
- Fccc / Freightliner / Thomas Built Buses and more recall: Steering Sep 11, 2025
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Service brakes, air Sep 11, 2025
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Exterior lighting Mar 25, 2025
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Forward collision avoidance Sep 10, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.