2020-2026 Western Star 47X and Western Star 49X recall: 12v/24v/48v battery
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on June 23, 2025. It covers about 22,271 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 22,271
- reported
- Jun 23, 2025
- owners notified
- Jul 1, 2025
- related complaints
- 1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 the federal safety agency recall number 26V079. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 25V326000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.
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Questions about recall 25V326000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2026 Western Star 47X and Western Star 49X 12v/24v/48v battery?
Yes. Recall 25V326000, reported on June 23, 2025, covers about 22,271 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V326000?
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 the federal safety agency recall number 26V079. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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