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2024 Western Star 47X problems

No complaints are listed for the 2024 Western Star 47X. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as WESTERN STAR 47X.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
5
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
26,960
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
201

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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5 recalls.

26V079000

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.

25V760000

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.

25V603000

Date: 2025-09-11. Systems: STEERING.

Defect: 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 nut and cotter pin may not be installed (excerpt)

Consequence: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V326000

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.

24V668000

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.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

201 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ENGINE59
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30
POWER TRAIN24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING17
VISIBILITY/WIPER15
SUSPENSION12
SERVICE BRAKES11
STEERING10

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

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
47X0

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