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Western Star 49x · 2020

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

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  • 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.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 49X, 47X, 114SD, CASCADIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    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.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR CASCADIA, BUSINESS CLASS M2, 49X, 114SD
    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
  • 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.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 49X, CASCADIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    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.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 49X, 47X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    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.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 47X, 49X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    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.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 57X, 49X, 47X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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