The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V326000·Announced 2026-11-06

[pending] 2022 WESTERN STAR 47X

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V326000.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English summary

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.

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

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.

The recalled product

Product
2022 WESTERN STAR 47X
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Affected units
22,271

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 47X
  • 49X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · WESTERN STAR

Same category