2020–2027 Western Star 47X & Western Star 49X Electrical System Recall 26V079000 (Western Star F1029)

NHTSA recall 26V079000 (Western Star recall F1029) covers about 26,960 2020–2027 Western Star 47X & Western Star 49X vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 11, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V079000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

26,960
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2027
model years
Feb 11, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery)

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2027 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.

The risk

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists May 22, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Western Star recall number F1029

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V079000 as F1029. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "F1029 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 47X2021–2027—
Western Star 49X2020–2027—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 11, 2026
Owner notification
May 22, 2026
Build dates covered
Mar 19, 2019 to Apr 10, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 26V079000

  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 26V079000 is open, call any Western Star dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V079000 or F1029). 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 26V079000?

NHTSA recall 26V079000 (Western Star recall F1029) covers about 26,960 2020–2027 Western Star 47X & Western Star 49X vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 11, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2027 Western Star 49X and 2021-2027 Western Star 47X vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V079000?

NHTSA's record for 26V079000 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 26V079000?

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 26V079000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will repair the studs, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 22, 2026 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 26V079000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as F1029. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (F1029) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V079000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V079000, 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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