- The problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, Freightliner Cascadia Fifth Gen, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles equipped with certain Cummins drivelines. The driveline may be missing a snap ring in the slip yoke assembly, possibly causing the driveline to separate from the vehicle.
- The risk
- Driveline separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Detached components can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Cummins will inspect and replace the driveline as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 5, 2027. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is F1046.
Vehicle safety record
2027 Western Star 47X Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2027 Western Star 47X have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2026 for the driveline.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 47X year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2027 Western Star 47X recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
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Western Star 47X: every year compared
All 47X years2027 Western Star 47X vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Western Star 47X | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2027 Western Star 49X | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2027 Western Star 47X
Does the 2027 Western Star 47X have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2027 Western Star 47X: driveline (November 2026); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (February 2026). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2027 Western Star 47X had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2027 Western Star 47X a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Western Star 47X year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Western Star 47X years have the most complaints?
2025 (2), 2023 (1). See every Western Star 47X year compared.
What should I do if my 2027 Western Star 47X has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data