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2020-2027 Western Star 49X and 47X Trucks Recalled for Battery Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: February 11, 2026
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Summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling approximately 26,959 Western Star 49X and 47X trucks because a battery connection stud may have been improperly installed or may corrode. This defect can lead to a short circuit and potentially cause a vehicle fire. Dealers will repair the affected battery studs free of charge to ensure the safety of the vehicle's electrical system.

Risk

An improperly installed or corroded battery connection stud can cause a short circuit, significantly increasing the risk of a fire that could lead to property damage or injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking for these models: 2020-2027 Western Star 49X or 2021-2027 Western Star 47X.
  2. If you own an affected vehicle, contact a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized dealer to schedule a free repair of the battery studs.
  3. Note that even if your vehicle was repaired under a previous recall (NHTSA recall number 25V326), you must have this new remedy completed as this recall replaces and expands the previous one.
  4. For more information, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number F1029.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Dealers will repair the studs, free of charge. Vehicles already repaired under 25V326 need the new remedy.

How to: Contact a DTNA dealer to have the battery connection studs repaired free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2020-2027 Western Star 49X

Recall replaces and expands NHTSA recall 25V326; vehicles previously repaired require this new remedy.

Product: 2021-2027 Western Star 47X

Recall replaces and expands NHTSA recall 25V326; vehicles previously repaired require this new remedy.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V079000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Sold By: Daimler Trucks North America dealers
Units Affected: 26,959 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: F1029
Agency Last Updated: April 23, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response