Western Star and Freightliner trucks recalled for loose axle fasteners
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020–2026 Western Star and Freightliner commercial trucks because axle clamp fasteners may be loose, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control and crash.
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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting critical suspension fasteners that can cause loss of vehicle control, which is a risk-of-harm hazard. The source text does not report any actual injuries or crashes, so the score does not exceed 3 under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020–2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021–2026 Western Star 47X, 2021–2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Affected owners received notification letters on December 29, 2025.
Owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-712 or their dealer. Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. DTNA's internal recall number is F1027.
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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