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Western Star 47x · 2024

5 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V603000·2025-09-11

    Trucks and buses recalled over tie rod fasteners risking steering loss

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner, Western Star, FCCC and Thomas Built vehicles because the tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may be improperly installed. 343 units are affected.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER, THOMAS BUILT BUSES 49X, BUSINESS CLASS M2, SAF-T-LINER C2, 47X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V079000·2026-02-11

    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.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 47X, 49X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V760000·2025-11-04

    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.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V326000·2025-06-23

    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.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 47X, 49X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V668000·2024-09-10

    Freightliner and Western Star brake lights may fail during emergency braking

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks because brake lights may fail to illuminate during automatic emergency braking, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software at no cost.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR EM2, 57X, 47X, 108SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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