Western Star recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) 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.
What could happen
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Western Star 47X 2021–2027
- Western Star 49X 2020–2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V079000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 11, 2026
- Owners notified
- May 22, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 26,960
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
- Maker's own recall number
- F1029
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Sep 9, 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
- Western Star recall: Electrical system Jun 23, 2025
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Service brakes, air May 7, 2025
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.