No complaints are listed for the 2025 Western Star 49X. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as WESTERN STAR 49X.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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13 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 13.
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: 2025-09-11. 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.
Date: 2025-09-11. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, 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 F1023. (excerpt)
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: 2025-05-07. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Western Star 49X vehicles. The air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air tank or install an additional air tank, 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 F1019.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-03-25. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
Consequence: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-10-01. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP vehicles equipped with certain Cummins fuel pumps. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1010. Owners may also contact Cummins Customer Service at 812-377-5000.
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: 2024-07-03. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD, Western Star 47X, and 49X transit buses equipped with Composolite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
Consequence: The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1005.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
205 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE | 86 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 28 |
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| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 18 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 |
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| STEERING | 9 |
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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
11035715
Date: 2026-07-17. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for Lost/Damaged Replacement F1011/F1015 Labels
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