2020-2027 Western Star 49X, 2021-2027 Western Star 47X recall: Improper Battery Connection May Cause Fire
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 11, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
26,960 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2027 Western Star 49X, 2021-2027 Western Star 47X.
- Compared with
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has 20 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 15 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
289 earlier NHTSA recalls by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 9, 2025 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Dec. 9, 2025 2025-2027 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW, 2026-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley and 2 more models recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Nov. 5, 2025 2020-2026 Freightliner 108SD, 2020-2026 Freightliner 114SD, 2020-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 5 more models recall: Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners (agency record)
- Nov. 5, 2025 Daimler Trucks North America, LLC equipment recall: Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners (agency record)
- Oct. 10, 2025 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recall: Insufficient Exterior Joint Strength/FMVSS 221 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Western Star 47X 2021-2027
- Western Star 49X 2020-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V079000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 11, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 26,960 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | F1029 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record