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Western Star 47x Recalls

18 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Western Star 47x, model years 2017–2027. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Western Star 47x — Electrical High risk
Feb 11, 2026 Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027
On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) dealer during recall F1020 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-269) may not be effective. As a
Also affects: Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Suspension High risk
Nov 4, 2025 Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain trucks, the fasteners for the axle clamp(s) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the clamps could loosen. If this happens, the axle could move and cause a
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Steering High risk
Sep 11, 2025 Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain trucks, the castle nut securing the tie rod may not have been tightened properly and/or the cotter pin may be missing. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate. If
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Electrical High risk
May 19, 2025 Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain trucks, the stud on the frame that connects the battery and/or auxiliary power distribution to the starter may not have been installed properly. As a result, there could
Also affects: Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Brakes High risk
Mar 25, 2025 Model years: 2026
Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the brake lights not to work when the brakes are automatically applied during emergency braking. Safety Risk: Brake lights
Also affects: Western Star 49x, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2
Western Star 47x — Lights And Instruments High risk
Sep 10, 2024 Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the brake lights not to work when the brakes are automatically applied during emergency braking. Safety Risk: Brake lights
Also affects: Western Star 57x, Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 49x, Freightliner 114sd
Western Star 47x — Steering High risk
Jun 4, 2024 Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain trucks, the ball stud on the tie rod(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Ris
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 108sd, Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Steering High risk
Apr 5, 2023 Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, the cotter pin may be missing from the tie rod castle nut on the front steer axle. As a result, the nut could loosen. If this happens, the tie rod could detach f
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis, Western Star 4700
Western Star 47x — Lights And Instruments High risk
Feb 14, 2023 Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain trucks, the tail lamps do not turn on when the daytime running lamps (DRLs) are on. Canadian regulations require that, if a vehicle has dash backlighting, the low beam h
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Brakes High risk
Feb 10, 2023 Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could fully apply when the roll stability control system activates. If this happen
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Lights And Instruments High risk
Jan 27, 2023 Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain trucks, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) may not be bright enough to meet Canadian regulations. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with LED headlamps.
Also affects: Western Star 57x, Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Brakes High risk
Nov 1, 2022 Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could fully apply during an adaptive cruise control braking event. If this happens
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Steering High risk
Sep 28, 2022 Model years: 2023
Issue: On certain trucks, the tie rod end clamps could crack and loosen. If this happens, the threads on the tie rod end could become damaged and the tie rod end could separate. Th
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Western Star 4700, Western Star 49x, Freightliner 108sd
Western Star 47x — Steering High risk
Sep 12, 2022 Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, a bolt for the lower joint on the steering shaft may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the joint could disconnect and cause a loss of steering.
Also affects: Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Structure High risk
Aug 29, 2022 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, the stainless steel cover(s) on the hood bezel(s) may not be properly attached. As a result, a bezel cover could detach from the truck while driving.
Also affects: Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Engine High risk
Jul 29, 2022 Model years: 2023
On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700
Western Star 47x — Structure High risk
Apr 7, 2022 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain trucks, the stainless steel cover for the side air-intake on the hood may not be properly attached. As a result, the intake cover could detach from the truck whil
Also affects: Western Star 49x
Western Star 47x — Fuel System High risk
Dec 13, 2021 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain trucks, the fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors may crack and create a fuel leak.
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 49x
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