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Western Star 49X recalls
31 official recall campaigns for the Western Star 49X, published by vehicle safety authorities in Canada and United States, covering model years 2012–2027. The most recent was issued in 2026 (3 that year). A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.
- 31 campaigns
- 26 rated high risk
- Latest: 2026
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- 🇺🇸 United States
Common Western Star 49X recall issues
The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.
- Steering 7
- Brakes 6
- Electrical & software 4
- Suspension 2
- Lights 2
- Fuel system 2
Western Star 49X recalls by year
- 2026 · 3
- 2025 · 6
- 2024 · 7
- 2023 · 3
- 2022 · 8
- 2021 · 4
Western Star 49X recalls in 2026 (3)
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Freightliner CASCADIA, 49X — Brakes recall (Canada)High risk
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Freightliner CASCADIA, 49X — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (US)High risk
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Western Star 47X, 49X — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery (US)High risk
Western Star 49X recalls in 2025 (6)
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Freightliner BUSINESS CLASS M2, 108SD, 114SD — Suspension: Critical Fasteners (US)High risk
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Western Star 49X, BUSINESS CLASS M2, SAF-T-LINER C2 — Steering: Critical Fasteners (US)High risk
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Freightliner 114SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2, MT45 — Service Brakes, Air: Critical Fasteners (US)High risk
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Western Star 47X, 49X — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery (US)High risk
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Freightliner 114SD, CASCADIA, BUSINESS CLASS M2 — Service Brakes, Air: Supply: Reservoir/Tank (US)High risk
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Freightliner BUSINESS CLASS M2, 47X, 49X — Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights (US)High risk
Western Star 49X recalls in 2024 (7)
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Western Star 49X, CASCADIA, XCM — Fuel System, Diesel: Delivery: Fuel Pump (US)High risk
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Freightliner EM2, 57X, 47X — Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (US)High risk
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Western Star 47X, CASCADIA, 49X — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly (US)High risk
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Western Star 49X, S2RV, 114SD — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly (US)High risk
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Fccc MT55G, MT55, 114SD — Wheels: Hub (US)High risk
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Western Star 49X — Suspension: Front: Springs: Leaf Spring Assembly: Hanger,Bracket (US)High risk
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Western Star 49X, CASCADIA — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (US)Medium
Western Star 49X recalls in 2023 (3)
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Fccc MT50E, 114SD, M2 — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly (US)High risk
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Western Star 49X, CASCADIA — Exterior Lighting: Hazard Flashing Warning Lights (US)Medium
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Western Star 49X, 47X, 114SD — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (US)High risk
Western Star 49X recalls in 2022 (8)
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Freightliner CASCADIA, BUSINESS CLASS M2, 49X — Service Brakes, Air: Antilock: Modulator (US)High risk
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Western Star 4700, 4900, 49X — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly (US)High risk
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Western Star 49X, 47X — Steering (US)High risk
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Western Star 49X, 47X — Structure: Body: Hood (US)High risk
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Fccc XCR, S2C 106CAB, S2RV 106CAB — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) (US)Medium
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Western Star 49X, 47X — Service Brakes, Air: Disc: Caliper (US)High risk
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Western Star 47X, 49X — Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Linkages (US)Medium
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Western Star 57X, 49X, 47X — Structure: Body (US)High risk
Western Star 49X recalls in 2021 (4)
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Western Star 4700, 114SD, 49X — Fuel System, Diesel: Fuel Injection System: Fuel Rail (US)High risk
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Western Star 49X, 4900, 4700 — Tires (US)Medium
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DO NOT DRIVE — Western Star 49X — Steering (US)High risk
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Western Star 49X, CASCADIA, WH126 — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery: Cables (US)High risk
Western Star 49X recalls by country
| Country | Campaigns | Official recall check |
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| 🇺🇸 United States | 30 | NHTSA · VIN lookup |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Transport Canada · VIN lookup |
How to check if your Western Star 49X has a recall
A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every Western Star 49X on the road. To see whether yours is affected:
- Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: NHTSA (United States), Transport Canada (Canada).
- Ask an authorised Western Star dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
- Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.
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