2027 WESTERN STAR 47X — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Owner Complaints
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X
The 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Recalls for the 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X, potentially affecting up to 26,958 vehicles.
Recall 26V079000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 26,958 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X.
Safety Rating for the 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 47X
- 2022 WESTERN STAR 47X — 0 complaints
- 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X — 1 complaint
- 2024 WESTERN STAR 47X — 0 complaints
- 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X — 1 complaint
- 2026 WESTERN STAR 47X — 0 complaints
- 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X (current)
Other WESTERN STAR Models
- WESTERN STAR 4900 — 26 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4700 — 10 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 5700 — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 5 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4900EX — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4964 — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL — 4 total complaints