2024-2026 Western Star and Freightliner vehicles recalled for loose suspension fasteners
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020-2026 Western Star and Freightliner commercial vehicles due to potentially loose axle clamp fasteners that could cause loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and tighten fasteners at no charge.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses a structural defect in the suspension system—loose axle clamp fasteners that could result in loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk. The safety-critical nature of the affected component meets the criteria for a Severe classification.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star and Freightliner commercial trucks, including models 49X, 47X, 48X, 4700, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, and 122SD. The axle clamp fasteners may become loose, which can result in loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk.
The recall affects approximately 18,783 vehicles across multiple model years. Owner notification letters were sent beginning December 29, 2025. Affected owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or reference DTNA recall number F1027.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners at no charge to owners. Owners should contact their dealer or DTNA customer service to schedule this inspection and repair.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2024 WESTERN STAR 49X
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Hazard
- loose-fasteners
- loss-of-control
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 18,783
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 (8)
- 49X
- 47X
- 114SD
- 108SD
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 48X
- 122SD
- 4700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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