Daimler Trucks recalls 2020–2027 Western Star 49X and 2021–2027 47X trucks over battery stud that can short circuit
A stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been installed wrongly or may corrode, which can cause a short circuit and raise the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will repair the studs free of charge, including on trucks already fixed under the earlier recall 25V326. Owners may call Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and cite recall number F1029.
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Recall details
- Product
- Western Star 47x, 49x 2020–2027
- Hazard
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 26,960 vehicles
- Owner notification
- May 22, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 11, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V079000
- Manufacturer campaign number: F1029
- Model years: 2020–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- 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.
- Consequence
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- 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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