CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 47X and 2022-2023 49X Western Star vehicles. The caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can reduce brake performance.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will be inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-930.
- 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 Western Star trucks may have air disc brake caliper mounting bolts that can loosen and detach. If this happens, brake performance can be reduced.
Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash. Owners should have their vehicle checked promptly. Authorized dealers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owners can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-930. Check your VIN for any open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Western Star 47X | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 49X | 20222023 |