# Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Improper Battery Connection May Cause Fire (26V079000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Subject | Improper Battery Connection May Cause Fire |
| NHTSA ID | 26V079000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | F1029 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 26960 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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 | 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. |

## Why this score
- 26,960 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V079000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.