WESTERN STAR 47X 2023: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V227000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 47X 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-08-08 2022-04-07 2022-04-08

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-925

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2284

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

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.