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Western Star 47X Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints across 8 model years of the Western Star 47X (2020–2027). The most-complained-about year is 2025.

21
safety recalls, all years
3
owner complaints, all years
2023
year with most recalls
2025
year with most complaints

Pick your Western Star 47X model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2027 Western Star 47X10
2026 Western Star 47X60
2025 Western Star 47X112
2024 Western Star 47X50
2023 Western Star 47X121
2022 Western Star 47X100
2021 Western Star 47X90
2020 Western Star 47X10

What Western Star 47X owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The 2025 model year has the most, with 2.

All Western Star 47X recalls (21)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Western Star 47X, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 26V079000 Reported 26,960 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

  2. Critical fasteners (suspension)

    NHTSA 25V760000 Reported 18,783 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this…

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

  3. Tie rod assembly (steering) and critical fasteners (steering)

    NHTSA 25V603000 Reported 343 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number…

    Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026

  4. Critical fasteners (service brakes) and caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 25V601000 Reported 402 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen,…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at…

    Model years: 2025, 2026

  5. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V326000 Reported 22,271 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

  6. Brake lights (exterior lighting) and automatic emergency braking (forward collision avoidance)

    NHTSA 25V187000 Reported 1,968 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for…

    Model years: 2025, 2026

  7. Brake lights (exterior lighting) and automatic emergency braking (forward collision avoidance)

    NHTSA 24V668000 Reported 16,890 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

  8. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 24V571000 Reported 3,799 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia and Western Star 47X vehicles. The tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for…

    Model years: 2025

  9. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 24V509000 Reported 61 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD, Western Star 47X, and 49X transit buses equipped with Composolite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1005.

    Model years: 2025

  10. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 24V402000 Reported 541 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.

    Model years: 2025

  11. Hub (wheels)

    NHTSA 24V393000 Reported 285 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service…

    Model years: 2025

  12. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 23V238000 Reported 306 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial…

    Remedy: DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's…

    Model years: 2023

  13. Electronic stability control (esc) and modulator (service brakes)

    NHTSA 23V073000 Reported 70,167 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of…

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023

  14. Adaptive cruise control (forward collision avoidance) and modulator (service brakes)

    NHTSA 22V817000 Reported 219,390 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of…

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023

  15. Steering

    NHTSA 22V681000 Reported 200 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 49X and 47X vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may detach, which can cause a loss of steering control.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the joint, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  16. Hood (structure)

    NHTSA 22V654000 Reported 3,498 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47X and 49X vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install rivets on the hood bezel covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  17. Engine control module (ecu/ecm) (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 22V554000 Reported 1,375 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 2023 Freightliner FCCC MC, MT45, S2C 106CAB, XCM, S2RV 106CAB, XCR, XCS, and 2023 Western Star 4700, 49X, and 47X vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result…

    Remedy: Cummins will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-949.

    Model years: 2023

  18. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 22V299000 Reported 15 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 47X and 2022-2023 49X Western Star vehicles. The caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can reduce brake performance.

    Remedy: Dealers will be inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's…

    Model years: 2023

  19. Linkages (visibility)

    NHTSA 22V230000 Reported 689 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 49X and 2021 Western Star 47X vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at…

    Model years: 2021

  20. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 22V227000 Reported 2,284 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles equipped with side air intakes on the hood. The stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the stainless steel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-925.

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023

  21. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 21V965000 Reported 2,843 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2021-2022 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2021 Western Star WF110, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2019-2021 FCCC XCP Chassis vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number…

    Model years: 2022

Other Western Star models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.