2021 WESTERN STAR 49X Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 WESTERN STAR 49X has 0 complaints and 38 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system defects, brake light malfunctions, and braking system concerns as indicated in the recall data.
There are 38 recalls affecting various systems including electrical components, braking and stability control, exterior lighting, hood structure, windshield wipers, steering, and fuel system components. These recalls highlight safety and functional hazards requiring dealer repairs or software updates.
Recalls- Electrical system battery connection. Recall 25V326000 affects 22,271 vehicles. A battery stud may be incorrectly installed, causing a short circuit with fire risk. Repairs include inspecting and replacing cables and properly tightening hardware. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Brake lights failure to illuminate. Recall 24V668000 affects 16,890 vehicles. Brake lights may not light when active brake assist engages, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the brake assist software free of charge.
- Electronic stability control brake modulator valves. Recall 23V073000 affects 70,167 vehicles. Corroded front axle valves cause pulling during braking activated by ESC or RSC, risking sudden directional changes. Dealers will inspect and replace valves and update software as needed.
- Hazard warning lights malfunction. Recall 23V208000 affects 24,282 vehicles. Hazard lights may flash improperly during automated braking, violating FMVSS 108 and potentially confusing other drivers. Dealers will install a software update free of charge.
- Hood bezel cover detachment. Recall 22V654000 affects 3,498 vehicles. Hood bezel covers may detach creating road hazard risks. Repairs involve installing rivets on the covers at no cost to owners.
- Windshield wiper linkage failure. Recall 22V230000 affects 689 vehicles. Wiper linkages may break preventing windshield wipers from operating and reducing visibility. Dealers will inspect and replace linked parts for free.
- Battery cable terminal breakage. Recall 21V481000 affects 122,056 vehicles. Terminals may break causing loss of electrical power and unintended engine stall. Dealers will repair or replace battery cables without charge.
- Steering shaft separation. Recall 21V864000 affects 479 vehicles with a "Do Not Drive" advisory. Improper installation can cause separation from the steering gear, resulting in loss of steering control. Immediate inspection and necessary repairs are required.
- Fuel rail tube fatigue and cracking. Recall 21V965000 affects 2,843 vehicles. Fuel tubes may crack causing high pressure fuel leaks which increase fire risk. Repairs include replacing tubes and installing vibration isolators at no cost.
Owners who have repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or defects affecting safety may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal resources can help clarify options related to persistent problems or serious safety defects.
2021 WESTERN STAR 49X Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
263175
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 WESTERN STAR 49X
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.
2021 WESTERN STAR 49X
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.
2021 WESTERN STAR 49X
70167 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
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).
Risk: Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 WESTERN STAR 49X
24282 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X vehicles. The hazard warning lights may flash improperly during an Advanced Braking Assist event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 WESTERN STAR 49X
689 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 49X and 2021 Western Star 47X vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 WESTERN STAR 49X
3498 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47X and 49X vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach.
Risk: Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
2021 WESTERN STAR 49X
122056 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2021 Western Star WH126, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2021-2022 Western Star 49X vehicles. The battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
2021 WESTERN STAR 49X
479 vehicles affected
STEERING
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Western Star 49X vehicles. The steering shaft may not have been properly installed, causing it to separate from the steering gear.
Risk: Steering shaft separation can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 WESTERN STAR 49X
2843 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2021-2022 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2021 Western Star WF110, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2019-2021 FCCC XCP Chassis vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.