Western Star recalls
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
180 recalls found for Western Star vehicles in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, the newest filed September 9, 2026. Choose a model:
- Western Star 4900
- Western Star 4700
- Western Star 49X
- Western Star 5700
- Western Star 47X
- Western Star Conventional
- Western Star 6900
- Western Star Western Star
- Western Star Heritage
- Western Star 57X
- Western Star Constellation
- Western Star 4800
- Western Star 4900EX
- Western Star 5900
- Western Star 4900 SA
- Western Star 4900FA
- Western Star 5800
- Western Star WJ121
- Western Star 48X
- Western Star Solar
- Western Star Truck Tractor
- Western Star Western
- Western Star WF110
- Western Star WH126
Newest Western Star recalls
- Sep 9, 202626V583000Service brakes, air, electronic stability control (ESC)2,404 vehiclesFreightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X
The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll…
- Feb 11, 202626V079000Electrical system26,960 vehiclesWestern Star 49X and 47X
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.
- Nov 4, 202525V760000Suspension18,783 vehiclesFreightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and 6 more models
The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
- Sep 11, 202525V603000Steering343 vehiclesWestern Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2 and 10 more models
The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
- Sep 11, 202525V601000Service brakes, air402 vehiclesFreightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and 15 more models
The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.
- Jun 23, 202525V326000Electrical system22,271 vehiclesWestern Star 49X and 47X
A stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short circuit.
- May 7, 202525V295000Service brakes, air68 vehiclesFreightliner 114SD, Western Star 49X and 2 more models
The air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance.
- Mar 25, 202525V187000Exterior lighting, forward collision avoidance1,968 vehiclesWestern Star 47X, Western Star 49X and 5 more models
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.
- Oct 1, 202424V736000Fuel system, diesel620 vehiclesWestern Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia and 2 more models
The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
- Sep 10, 202424V668000Forward collision avoidance, exterior lighting16,890 vehiclesWestern Star 49X, Western Star 47X and 5 more models
The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
Has your Western Star been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Western Star dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.