NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2023 Western Star 47X, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as WESTERN STAR 47X.
Recalls
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12 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 12.
Date: 2026-02-11. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-11-04. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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 control.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-06-23. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
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 num (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-09-10. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Defect: 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 lights. The brake lights may not illumina (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-04-04. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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 buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the stee (excerpt)
Consequence: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 number for this recall is FL970. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-02-10. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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 Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).
Consequence: Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL966.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-11-01. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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 vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruis (excerpt)
Consequence: Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20V-390. All (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-09-12. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
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 recall is FL952.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-08-29. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47X and 49X vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach.
Consequence: Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
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 number for this recall is FL-951.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-07-29. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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 in an unexpected engine shut down.
Consequence: Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
196 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE | 52 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 23 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 18 |
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| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 16 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 11 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 |
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| STEERING | 10 |
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11036678
Date: 2026-08-28. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Fleet Communications for X-Series HD Front Suspension Threaded
11036666
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
CX Advocate for Twin Steer Equalizer Beam Bushing Wear
11036672
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
CX Advocate for X-Series HD Front Suspension Threaded
11036662
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Revised Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts
11035546
Date: 2026-07-22. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for PTO Mode Delay for Driving PTO
11035530
Date: 2026-07-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Removing Odometer Pause Wiring Modifications
11034535
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts
11034515
Date: 2026-06-18. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
CX Advocate for Hood Cracks
11034507
Date: 2026-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Parts Bulletin for Fluorosilicone Fuel Tank Cap Seals
11033102
Date: 2026-05-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Revised Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 OVX Transmission Refresh