The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V326000·Announced 2025-06-23

Western Star battery to starter stud can short circuit

Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X and 2021-2026 47X vehicles because a stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm where injury has not yet been reported: an incorrectly installed electrical connection presents a fire hazard without affecting control or propulsion, and no incidents are recorded.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X and 2021-2026 Western Star 47X vehicles. About 22,271 units are potentially affected.

A stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short circuit.

NHTSA states that a short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

DTNA will inspect and replace damaged cables and loose hardware, properly tighten hardware and install dielectric tape, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WESTERN STAR 47X, 49X
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical system
Hazard
Affected units
22,271

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 47X
  • 49X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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