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- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A stainless steel cover on the side air intake of the hood may loosen and detach from the vehicle. This affects certain Western Star 47X, 49X and 57X trucks from the 2020 through 2023 model years, depending on the specific model and year.
A detached side air intake cover can become a road hazard for other drivers and may increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the stainless steel cover at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022, and you can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 using recall number FL-925. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Western Star 47X | 202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 49X | 2020202120222023 |
| Western Star 57X | 20212022 |