CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Problem
- Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47X and 49X vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach.
- Risk
- Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and install rivets on the hood bezel covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-951.
- 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 hood bezel covers that can come loose and detach from the vehicle while driving. A detached cover can become a road hazard for other drivers and increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, an authorized dealer will inspect the hood bezel covers and install rivets where necessary. The repair is performed free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter, which was mailed starting May 26, 2023, should bring their vehicle in for the remedy. To confirm whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Daimler Truck North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall number FL-951.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Western Star 47X | 2020202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 49X | 2020202120222023 |