2020–2023 Western Star 47X, Western Star 49X, Western Star 57X: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 22V227000 · 2,284 units potentially affected · filed Apr 7, 2022
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles equipped with side air intakes on the hood. The stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Why it matters
A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the stainless steel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-925.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V227000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL-925
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Units affected
- 2,284
- Report received
- Apr 7, 2022
- Owner letters
- Aug 8, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Western Star 47X 2021, 2022, 2023
- Western Star 49X 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Western Star 57X 2021, 2022