Western Star 49x recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 1, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2025 Western Star, Freightliner — 4 models

Recall number

24V736000

Brand / firm

Western Star, Freightliner, Fccc

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 620 units

Why it was recalled

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP vehicles equipped with certain Cummins fuel pumps. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.

What to do

Cummins will replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1010. Owners may also contact Cummins Customer Service at 812-377-5000.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.