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WESTERN STAR 47X

2 NHTSA complaints and 19 safety recalls across model years 2023–2025.

Complaints
2
Recalls
19
Model years
2

The WESTERN STAR47X appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 2 consumer safety complaints and 19 recall campaigns across 2 model years (2023–2025). That averages roughly 1 complaint per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year.

NHTSA has no investigation files tied specifically to this model in the current dataset. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
20251
20231

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Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the WESTERN STAR 47X?
The WESTERN STAR 47X has received 2 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2023 to 2025, with 19 recalls. That averages about 1 complaints per model year.
What years of WESTERN STAR 47X are available?
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the WESTERN STAR 47X from 2023 to 2025 (2 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the WESTERN STAR 47X have safety ratings?
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many WESTERN STAR 47X model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common WESTERN STAR 47X complaints?
NHTSA complaints for the WESTERN STAR 47X are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my WESTERN STAR 47X has been recalled?
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. WESTERN STAR 47X totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.