NHTSA Campaign 22V230000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Apr 8, 2022 · 689 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 47X | 2021 | 689 |
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2020 | 689 |
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2021 | 689 |
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2022 | 689 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V230000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.