WESTERN STAR 49X 2021: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V227000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2021 |
| 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
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.
A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
