2020–2026 Western Star 47X & Western Star 49X Electrical System Recall 25V326000 (Western Star F1020)

NHTSA recall 25V326000 (Western Star recall F1020) covers about 22,271 2020–2026 Western Star 47X & Western Star 49X vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jun 23, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V326000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

22,271
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2026
model years
Jun 23, 2025
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: 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.

The risk

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

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 number 26V079. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Status: NHTSA lists Jul 1, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Western Star recall number F1020

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V326000 as F1020. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "F1020 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Western Star 47X2021–2026—
Western Star 49X2020–2026—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jun 23, 2025
Owner notification
Jul 1, 2025
Build dates covered
Mar 19, 2019 to May 13, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 25V326000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 25V326000 is open, call any Western Star dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V326000 or F1020). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V326000?

NHTSA recall 25V326000 (Western Star recall F1020) covers about 22,271 2020–2026 Western Star 47X & Western Star 49X vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jun 23, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X and 2021-2026 Western Star 47X vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V326000?

NHTSA's record for 25V326000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A short circuit increases the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V326000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Western Star dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 25V326000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "DTNA will inspect and replace damaged cables and loose hardware." NHTSA lists Jul 1, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Western Star recall number for 25V326000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as F1020. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (F1020) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V326000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V326000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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