Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery (2020 WESTERN STAR 49X, 2021 WESTERN STAR 47X, 2021 WESTERN STAR 49X…)
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- Company / brand
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Product
- 2020 WESTERN STAR 49X; 2021 WESTERN STAR 47X; 2021 WESTERN STAR 49X; 2022 WESTERN STAR 47X; 2022 WESTERN STAR 49X; 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X; 2023 WESTERN STAR 49X; 2024 WESTERN STAR 47X; 2024 WESTERN STAR 49X; 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X; 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X; 2026 WESTERN STAR 47X; 2026 WESTERN STAR 49X; 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X; 2027 WESTERN STAR 49X
- Reason / hazard
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- What to do (remedy)
- Dealers will repair the studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1029. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA recall number 25V326. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 26960
- Defect
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Western Star 49X and 2021-2027 Western Star 47X vehicles. 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.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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