CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain heavy-duty trucks have windshield wiper linkages that may break, causing the wipers to stop working. Affected vehicles are those built from 2020 to 2022 in the Western Star 49X line and 2021 Western Star 47X models.
When the wipers are inoperative, visibility can be reduced in certain driving conditions, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should stop relying on wipers that are not working properly and arrange for service promptly.
Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper arm and linkage and replace parts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. To ask questions, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-926. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Western Star 47X | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 49X | 202020212022 |