2020–2022 Western Star 47X, Western Star 49X: Visibility recall
NHTSA campaign 22V230000 · 689 units potentially affected · filed Apr 8, 2022
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 49X and 2021 Western Star 47X vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Why it matters
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-926.
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
- 22V230000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL-926
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Units affected
- 689
- Report received
- Apr 8, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jun 6, 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
- Western Star 49X 2020, 2021, 2022