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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V079000

2021 Western Star 47x | 2022 Western Star 47x | 2023 Western Star 47x | 2024 Western Star 47x | 2025 Western Star 47x | 2026 Western Star 47x | 2027 Western Star 47x | 2025 Western Star 49x | 2026 Western Star 49x | 2020 Western Star 49x | 2021 Western Star 49x | 2022 Western Star 49x | 2023 Western Star 49x | 2024 Western Star 49x | 2027 Western Star 49x — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Published February 12, 2026 · Recall initiated: February 11, 2026

Summary

NHTSA records recall 26V079000, published February 12, 2026 and initiated February 11, 2026. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2021 Western Star 47x | 2022 Western Star 47x | 2023 Western Star 47x | 2024 Western Star 47x | 2025 Western Star 47x | 2026 Western Star 47x | 2027 Western Star 47x | 2025 Western Star 49x | 2026 Western Star 49x | 2020 Western Star 49x | 2021 Western Star 49x | 2022 Western Star 49x | 2023 Western Star 49x | 2024 Western Star 49x | 2027 Western Star 49x — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery.

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What's the hazard

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 to do

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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Recall details

Brand
WESTERN STAR
Model
47X
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2021 WESTERN STAR 47X | 2022 WESTERN STAR 47X | 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X | 2024 WESTERN STAR 47X | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | 2026 WESTERN STAR 47X | 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2026 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2020 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2021 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2022 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2023 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2024 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2027 WESTERN STAR 49X
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2021 Western Star 47x | 2022 Western Star 47x | 2023 Western Star 47x | 2024 Western Star 47x | 2025 Western Star 47x | 2026 Western Star 47x | 2027 Western Star 47x | 2025 Western Star 49x | 2026 Western Star 49x | 2020 Western Star 49x | 2021 Western Star 49x | 2022 Western Star 49x | 2023 Western Star 49x | 2024 Western Star 49x | 2027 Western Star 49x — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V079000 on February 12, 2026. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 47X.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)