2027 Western Star 47X Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2027 Western Star 47X. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2027 Western Star 47X
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2027 Western Star 47X. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Western Star 47X model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Western Star 47X model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Western Star 47X | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Western Star 47X | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 Western Star 47X | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 Western Star 47X | 12 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Star 47X | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Western Star 47X | 11 | 2 |
| 2026 Western Star 47X | 6 | 0 |
| 2027 Western Star 47X | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2027 Western Star 47X
How do I know if my 2027 Western Star 47X has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2027 Western Star 47X; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Western Star dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V079000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Western Star models
- 490017 complaints
- 47006 complaints
- 49644 complaints
- 57004 complaints
- 4900EX3 complaints
- Constellation3 complaints
- Conventional3 complaints
- Western Star3 complaints
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.