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Western Star 49x · 2025

13 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·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.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, FCCC BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, 47X, MT50E
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    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.

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

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 49X, CASCADIA
    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·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.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR 114SD, CASCADIA, BUSINESS CLASS M2, 49X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    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.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR BUSINESS CLASS M2, 47X, 49X, 114SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    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.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER, FCCC 49X, CASCADIA, XCM, XCP
    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·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.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FCCC, FREIGHTLINER 49X, S2RV, 114SD, 47X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    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
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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