2024 Western Star 47X
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2024 Western Star 47X. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 need to have the new remedy completed.
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 a loss of vehicle…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
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 recall is F1027.
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 vehicles. The tie rod castle…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
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 for this recall is D25R2.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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 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.
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 and replacement brake…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011113Service Solution for Optimized Idle icon missing on instrument cluster
- 11011112Service Solution for X-series Bodybuilder Marker Lights Turn Off While Truck Lights Remain On
- 11011111Service Solution for 47X, 49X, 57X Park brake check valve may be improperly plumbed causing brakes to drag
- 11011084CX Advocate for discolored coolant surge tank
- 11011082CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
- 11011078Field Service Campaign for Cummins Engine with Wired Regen Inhibit Switch
- 11011077Field Service Campaign for Cummins Engine with Wired Regen Inhibit Switch
- 11011076Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair Time Updates
- 11011073Technical Service Bulletin for Disabling the Park Brake Set / Door Open Warning
- 11011070Field Service Campaign for Cummins Engine with Wired Regen Inhibit Switch
- 11010186CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
- 11010177CX Advocate for overview of the remanufacturing process.
- 11010176CX Advocate for the following CSA: (24CSA-17,24CSA-19,24CSA-20) Gen 5 DD13 Turbocharger Oil Return Line Cracks, Heavy-Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks, Discolored Coolant Surge Tank on Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP)
- 11010168Service Solution for 49X & 47X with Cummins Engines and eViscous Engine Fan with Communication Issues
- 11010154Service Solution for 47X Twin Steer Suspension Equalizer Beam Bushing
- 11010153Service Solution for 47X & 49X Shifter Interference with Arm Rest
- 11010143Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
- 11010131Customer Service Annoucement for Discolored Coolant Surge Tank on Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP)
- 11010130Customer Service Annoucement for Heavy-Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks
- 11008536CX Advocate for Twin Steer Idler Arm (SF689)
- 11008529Warranty Policy Letter for Steering Wheel Centering Policy Amendment
- 11008508Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
- 11008488Detroit Customer Service Annoucement for Gen 5 DD13 Turbocharger Oil Return Line Cracks
- 11007988Technical Service Bulletin for Wabco OnGuard Display Discrepancy
- 11007528Fuel Injector Cleaner Updated Procedure
- 11007527Cleaning Gen5 Engine Fuel Injectors
- 11007526Fuel Injection Cleaning Machine Priming Procedures
- 11007524CX Advocate for Wabco Onguard (TSB54-364-FTL, TSB54-094-WST)
- 11007521CX Advocate for Lytx camera mounting & wiring routing issues (SS 3152-FTL, SS 766-WST)
- 11007517CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
- 11007514CX Advocate for Technical Service Bulletin for New Battery Cable Access (BCA) Parts for Improved Cold Weather Functionality (TSB54-369-FTL, TSB54-095-WST)
- 11007513CX Advocate for AutoElevate Disablement Gen5 Engines
- 11007512CX Advocate for benefits of Autoelevate and hydrocarbon faults
- 11007510Draft Fuel Injection Cleaning Machine (FICM) Setup Instructions
- 11007503Revised Technical Service Bulletin for New Battery Cable Access (BCA) Parts for Improved Cold Weather Functionality. Description of Revisions: This bulletin replaces the version dated 07/30/2024. Make has been updated in the described condition.
- 11007500Technical Service Bulletin for Wabco OnGuard Display Discrepancy
- 11007497Service Solution for 47X & 49X Dim Trailer Lighting
- 11006524CX Advocate for overview of the remanufacturing process.
- 11005728Technical Service Bulletin for New Battery Cable Access (BCA) Parts for Improved Cold Weather Functionality
- 11005553Service Solution for Cascadia Lytx SF500 intermittent video feed issues
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