NHTSA Campaign 25V326000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Jun 23, 2025 · 22,271 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
WESTERN STAR 47X 2021 22,271
WESTERN STAR 47X 2022 22,271
WESTERN STAR 47X 2023 22,271
WESTERN STAR 47X 2024 22,271
WESTERN STAR 47X 2025 22,271
WESTERN STAR 47X 2026 22,271
WESTERN STAR 49X 2020 22,271
WESTERN STAR 49X 2021 22,271
WESTERN STAR 49X 2022 22,271
WESTERN STAR 49X 2023 22,271
WESTERN STAR 49X 2024 22,271
WESTERN STAR 49X 2025 22,271
WESTERN STAR 49X 2026 22,271

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V326000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.