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NHTSA Campaign 22V227000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Apr 7, 2022 · 2,284 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
WESTERN STAR 47X 2021 2,284
WESTERN STAR 47X 2022 2,284
WESTERN STAR 47X 2023 2,284
WESTERN STAR 49X 2020 2,284
WESTERN STAR 49X 2021 2,284
WESTERN STAR 49X 2022 2,284
WESTERN STAR 49X 2023 2,284
WESTERN STAR 57X 2021 2,284
WESTERN STAR 57X 2022 2,284

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V227000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.