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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 WESTERN STAR 47XManufacturer campaign: F1029Part: 23-13718-0062021 WESTERN STAR 47X2022 WESTERN STAR 47X2023 WESTERN STAR 47X2024 WESTERN STAR 47X2025 WESTERN STAR 47X2027 WESTERN STAR 47X2022 WESTERN STAR 49X2023 WESTERN STAR 49X2024 WESTERN STAR 49X2020 WESTERN STAR 49X2021 WESTERN STAR 49X2025 WESTERN STAR 49X2026 WESTERN STAR 49X2027 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
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 WESTERN STAR 47X
- Brand or manufacturer
- WESTERN STAR
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V079000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety