Recall Register

2021 Western Star 47X: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2021 Western Star 47X. The newest campaign is 26V079000. NHTSA received the report on 11 Feb 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V079000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 380,932 units in total.

  • 26V079000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
  • 25V760000Suspension / Critical Fasteners
  • 25V326000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
  • 24V668000Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking
  • 23V073000Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • 22V817000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Modulator
  • 22V654000Structure / Body / Hood
  • 22V230000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
  • 22V227000Structure / Body

  1. 26V079000Received . 26,960 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1029. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 25V760000Received . 18,783 units.

    Suspension / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1027. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 25V326000Received . 22,271 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X and 2021-2026 Western Star 47X vehicles. A stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short circuit.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will inspect and replace damaged cables and loose hardware. In addition, DTNA will properly tighten hardware and install dielectric tape. All repairs will be performed, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1020. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V079. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1020. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 24V668000Received . 16,890 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 23V073000Received . 70,167 units.

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL966.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL966. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 22V817000Received . 219,390 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Modulator

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) braking event.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20V-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-958. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 22V654000Received . 3,498 units.

    Structure / Body / Hood

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47X and 49X vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and install rivets on the hood bezel covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-951.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-951. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 22V230000Received . 689 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 49X and 2021 Western Star 47X vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-926.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-926. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 22V227000Received . 2,284 units.

    Structure / Body

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles equipped with side air intakes on the hood. The stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the stainless steel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-925.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-925. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20201
  2. 20219
  3. 202210
  4. 202312
  5. 20245
  6. 202511
  7. 20266
  8. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Western Star 47X: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/western-star/47x/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

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NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Western Star 47X?
380,932 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Western Star 47X have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for the Western Star 47X, model years 2020 to 2027. 9 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Western Star 47X open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.