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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2023 WESTERN STAR 47XManufacturer campaign: F1020Part: 23-13718-0062024 WESTERN STAR 47X2021 WESTERN STAR 47X2022 WESTERN STAR 47X2025 WESTERN STAR 47X2026 WESTERN STAR 47X2020 WESTERN STAR 49X2021 WESTERN STAR 49X2022 WESTERN STAR 49X2023 WESTERN STAR 49X2024 WESTERN STAR 49X2025 WESTERN STAR 49X2026 WESTERN STAR 49XVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X
- Brand or manufacturer
- WESTERN STAR
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V326000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety