2020-2027 Western Star 47X and Western Star 49X recall: 12v/24v/48v battery
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on February 11, 2026. It covers about 26,960 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 26,960
- reported
- Feb 11, 2026
- owners notified
- May 22, 2026
- related complaints
- 1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- 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 the federal safety agency recall number 25V326. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 26V079000
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 26V079000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2027 Western Star 47X and Western Star 49X 12v/24v/48v battery?
Yes. Recall 26V079000, reported on February 11, 2026, covers about 26,960 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V079000?
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 the federal safety agency recall number 25V326. Vehicles already repaired under the previous 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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