Recall Register

2025 Western Star 49X: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2025 Western Star 49X. 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

13 campaigns, newest first. 89,199 units in total.

  • 26V079000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
  • 25V760000Suspension / Critical Fasteners
  • 25V603000Steering / Critical Fasteners
  • 25V601000Service Brakes, Air / Critical Fasteners
  • 25V326000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
  • 25V295000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
  • 25V187000Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
  • 24V736000Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump
  • 24V668000Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
  • 24V509000Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
  • 24V402000Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
  • 24V393000Wheels / Hub
  • 24V058000Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

  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. 25V603000Received . 343 units.

    Steering / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number D25R2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 25V601000Received . 402 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1023. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 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: .

  6. 25V295000Received . 68 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Western Star 49X vehicles. The air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the air tank or install an additional air tank, 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 F1019.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1019. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 25V187000Received . 1,968 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1018. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 24V736000Received . 620 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP vehicles equipped with certain Cummins fuel pumps. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Cummins will replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1010. Owners may also contact Cummins Customer Service at 812-377-5000.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 24V668000Received . 16,890 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights

    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: .

  10. 24V509000Received . 61 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD, Western Star 47X, and 49X transit buses equipped with Composolite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1005.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 24V402000Received . 541 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number D24R6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 24V393000Received . 285 units.

    Wheels / Hub

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, 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 replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1002.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 24V058000Received . 7 units.

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Western Star 49X and 2025 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software has incorrect axle spacing parameters. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the ESC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL993.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL993. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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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. 202010
  2. 202113
  3. 202217
  4. 202314
  5. 20246
  6. 202513
  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. 2025 Western Star 49X: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/western-star/49x/2025/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
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 2025 Western Star 49X?
89,199 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Western Star 49X have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns for the Western Star 49X, model years 2020 to 2027. 13 of them name the 2025 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2025 Western Star 49X open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.