How many recalls does the 2027 Western Star 49x have?

The 2027 Western Star 49x has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2027 Western Star 49x has an open recall?

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2027 Western Star 49x Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2027 Western Star 49x has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 26,960 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26V079000 2026-02-11 26,960 affected

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.

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 NHTSA recall number 25V326. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2027 Western Star 49x as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.