2025 WESTERN STAR 47X Complaints and Recall Information
The 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X has 0 complaints and 31 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report defects related to safety systems such as steering components, braking lights, and electrical systems based on recall data.
There are multiple recalls affecting various critical vehicle systems. The majority involve steering linkages, brake lighting, and battery electrical connections. These defects pose risks including loss of steering control, crash hazards, and fire potential.
Recalls- Tie rod assembly failure. Recall 24V509000 affects 61 vehicles due to improperly heat-treated tie rod ball studs which may fail and separate, creating road hazards and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace assemblies free of charge. Letters mailed August 26, 2024.
- Battery cable short circuit. Recall 25V326000 covers 22,271 vehicles with incorrectly installed battery studs causing short circuits and fire risk. Repairs include inspecting, replacing damaged cables, tightening hardware, and adding dielectric tape. Notification sent July 1, 2025.
- Brake light illumination failure. Recall 25V187000 impacts 1,968 vehicles with a software error causing brake lights to fail during automatic emergency braking events, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software free of charge. Letters mailed May 15, 2025.
- Brake lights fail in active brake assist. Recall 24V668000 affects 16,890 vehicles where upfitted lighting controllers cause brake lights not to illuminate during automatic brake assist, raising crash risk. Dealers will update software free of charge. Owner letters sent October 24, 2024.
- Wheel hub fastener loosening. Recall 24V393000 involves 285 vehicles with potential wheel hub fasteners loosening, risking wheel detachment and loss of control. Inspections and replacements of the hub nut retaining system and axle components will be performed free. Notifications mailed July 18, 2024.
- Front axle tie rod ball stud breakage. Recall 24V571000 covers 3,799 vehicles where heat-treated ball studs in the front tie rod may break, causing tie rod failure and steering loss. Dealers will inspect and replace tie rods as needed free of charge. Owners notified September 27, 2024.
- Front axle tie rod ball joint cracking. Recall 24V402000 affects 541 vehicles with cracked and broken tie rod ball joint studs leading to separation and steering control loss. Dealers will replace tie rod assemblies free of charge. Letters mailed July 25, 2024.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving critical safety components may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consultation with a consumer protection attorney could help clarify available options.
2025 WESTERN STAR 47X Summary
2025
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
45815
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2025 WESTERN STAR 47X
1968 vehicles affected
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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.
Risk: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
2025 WESTERN STAR 47X
22271 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2025 WESTERN STAR 47X
285 vehicles affected
WHEELS:HUB
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
2025 WESTERN STAR 47X
16890 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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 illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
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.
2025 WESTERN STAR 47X
3799 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia and Western Star 47X vehicles. The tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure.
Risk: Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
2025 WESTERN STAR 47X
61 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 WESTERN STAR 47X
541 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
Risk: Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.