The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V079000·Announced 2026-02-11

Western Star battery to starter stud may short circuit

Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2020-2027 Western Star 49X and 2021-2027 47X vehicles because a stud connecting the battery to the starter may be incorrectly installed or may corrode.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: a short circuit is a fire hazard that does not affect control or propulsion, and no incidents are recorded.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020-2027 Western Star 49X and 2021-2027 Western Star 47X vehicles. About 26,960 units are potentially affected.

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.

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

Dealers will repair the studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2026. This recall replaces and expands an earlier campaign. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall number F1029, or 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
26,960

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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