2020–2023 Western Star 47X, Western Star 49X: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 22V654000 · 3,498 units potentially affected · filed Aug 29, 2022
What's wrong
Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47X and 49X vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach.
Why it matters
Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and install rivets on the hood bezel covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-951.
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
- 22V654000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL-951
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Units affected
- 3,498
- Report received
- Aug 29, 2022
- Owner letters
- May 26, 2023
- 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 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Western Star 49X 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023