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Western Star 49x

29 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.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER, THOMAS BUILT BUSES 49X, BUSINESS CLASS M2, SAF-T-LINER C2, 47X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V601000·2025-09-11

    Commercial trucks recalled over brake caliper bolts risking loss of braking

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling a range of Freightliner, Western Star and FCCC vehicles over brake caliper mounting bolts, which can lead to a loss of brake function. 402 units are affected.

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    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, FCCC BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, 47X, MT50E
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V509000·2024-07-03

    2025 Freightliner and Western Star Steering Tie Rod Assembly Defect

    Certain 2025 Freightliner and Western Star commercial vehicles may have improperly heat-treated tie rod assemblies that can fail, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 47X, CASCADIA, 49X, 114SD
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V084000·2024-02-08

    Western Star 49X Suspension Hanger Defect May Affect Steering Control

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2022-2024 Western Star 49X vehicles with suspension hangers that may fail due to missing welds, potentially impairing steering and directional control.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 49X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V058000·2024-01-31

    Heavy truck stability control software has incorrect axle spacing parameters

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2024-2025 Western Star 49X and 2025 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles whose Electronic Stability Control software carries incorrect axle spacing parameters, failing FMVSS 136.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 49X, CASCADIA
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V073000·2023-02-10

    Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star trucks recalled for brake defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star trucks. Corroded brake modulator valves may cause vehicles to pull to one side during braking, increasing crash risk.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 49X, 47X, 114SD, CASCADIA
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V817000·2022-11-01

    Brake modulator corrosion recall on Freightliner and Western Star commercial trucks

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star models due to corrosion in front brake modulator valves. The defect may cause brakes to pull to one side during automated braking, increasing crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR CASCADIA, BUSINESS CLASS M2, 49X, 114SD
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V722000·2022-09-28

    2023 Western Star 49X Trucks Recalled Due to Tie Rod Defects

    Certain 2023 Western Star and Freightliner trucks are being recalled because tie rod clamps may be improperly heat-treated and crack, potentially causing loss of steering control.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 4700, 4900, 49X, 114SD
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V681000·2022-09-12

    Commercial Trucks Recalled for Steering Shaft Component Failure

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2022-2023 Western Star 47X and 49X commercial trucks because the steering shaft's u-joint pinch bolt may detach, causing loss of steering control.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 49X, 47X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V864000·2021-11-05

    Steering shaft defect in 2021-2022 Western Star 49X commercial trucks

    2021-2022 Western Star 49X trucks may have improperly installed steering shafts that can separate, causing loss of steering control. Daimler will inspect and repair affected vehicles free of charge.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 49X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V481000·2021-06-25

    Truck battery cable defect recall: Western Star and Freightliner vehicles

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks because the battery cable terminal may break, causing engine stall and crash risk. Dealers will repair or replace the cables at no cost.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 49X, CASCADIA, WH126, WJ121
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    Vehicle
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    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.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 47X, 49X
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    Vehicle
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    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
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    Vehicle
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    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.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 47X, 49X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V295000·2025-05-07

    2025 Freightliner trucks recalled for insufficient air tank capacity

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner, Western Star, and related models due to undersized air tanks that reduce braking performance and increase crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR 114SD, CASCADIA, BUSINESS CLASS M2, 49X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V187000·2025-03-25

    2025–2026 Western Star and Freightliner trucks recalled for brake light failure

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025–2026 Western Star 47X and 49X and multiple Freightliner models due to a software error that may cause brake lights to fail, increasing crash risk.

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    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR BUSINESS CLASS M2, 47X, 49X, 114SD
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V736000·2024-10-01

    2025 Daimler Trucks Fuel Pump Barrel Fracture Recall

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025 commercial trucks with Cummins fuel pumps that may fracture and leak fuel, potentially causing engine stall. No injuries have been reported.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER, FCCC 49X, CASCADIA, XCM, XCP
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    Vehicle
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    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
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V402000·2024-06-04

    Steering Tie Rod Defect Recall: 2025 Freightliner, Western Star, and FCCC Trucks

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2025 Freightliner, Western Star, and FCCC commercial trucks because the front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack, causing tie rod separation and sudden loss of steering control.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FCCC, FREIGHTLINER 49X, S2RV, 114SD, 47X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V393000·2024-06-03

    Wheel hub fasteners may loosen on 2025 Western Star and Freightliner commercial trucks

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2025 Western Star, Freightliner, and Thomas Built Buses vehicles. Wheel hub fasteners may loosen, causing wheel detachment and loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    FCCC — FCCC, FREIGHTLINER, THOMAS BUILT BUSES MT45G, MT55G, MT55, 114SD
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V238000·2023-04-04

    Tie rod fastener defect in commercial trucks risks steering failure

    Daimler Trucks is recalling commercial vehicles with a tie rod that may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach and causing potential loss of steering control.

    Product
    FCCC — FCCC, FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR MT50E, 114SD, M2, 4700
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V208000·2023-03-28

    Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X hazard light malfunction recall

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X vehicles because hazard warning lights may flash improperly during Advanced Braking Assist events, potentially confusing other drivers and increasing crash risk.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 49X, CASCADIA
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V654000·2022-08-29

    Western Star 47X and 49X commercial trucks recalled for detaching hood bezel covers

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020-2023 Western Star 47X and 49X commercial trucks because hood bezel covers may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Approximately 3,498 vehicles are affected.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 49X, 47X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V554000·2022-07-29

    2023 Western Star and Freightliner trucks recalled for engine control module defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 1,375 certain 2023 Western Star and Freightliner commercial trucks due to engine control module defects that can cause unexpected engine shutdown, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FCCC — FCCC, FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR XCR, S2C 106CAB, S2RV 106CAB, XCM
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V299000·2022-05-04

    Western Star 47X and 49X trucks recall for brake caliper safety

    Brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen or detach on certain 2022-2023 Western Star 47X and 49X trucks, reducing brake performance. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts free of charge.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 49X, 47X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V230000·2022-04-08

    Western Star trucks recalled for failing windshield wiper linkages

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 49X and 2021 Western Star 47X vehicles because windshield wiper linkages may break, causing wipers to fail and reducing visibility.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 47X, 49X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V227000·2022-04-07

    Western Star commercial trucks recalled for detaching hood air intake covers

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020-2023 Western Star trucks equipped with side air intakes on the hood. The stainless steel cover may loosen and detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 57X, 49X, 47X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V965000·2021-12-13

    Western Star and Freightliner Trucks Fuel Tubes May Crack, Fire Risk

    Fuel tubes in certain 2019–2022 Western Star, Freightliner, and FCCC trucks may crack, causing high-pressure fuel leaks that could ignite. DTNA is offering free replacement of fuel tubes and installation of vibration isolators.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER, FCCC 4700, 114SD, 49X, 47X
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V896000·2021-11-17

    Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for unapproved tires and wheels

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Coronado, and Western Star trucks from model years 2012-2022 due to unapproved tires and rims that do not meet federal safety standards.

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    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 49X, 4900, 4700, 114SD
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide

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