2022 Western Star 47X Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 2022 Western Star 47X has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2022 Western Star 47X recalls

Battery Stud Can Short Circuit and Cause a Fire

Recall 26V079Feb 11, 202626,960 vehicles affected

A stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been installed incorrectly or may corrode over time.

Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners Can Cause Loss of Control

Recall 25V760Nov 4, 202518,783 vehicles affected

Certain trucks have axle clamp fasteners that may be loose.

Battery Cable Stud May Cause Short Circuit and Fire

Recall 25V326Jun 23, 202522,271 vehicles affected

A stud connecting the battery to the starter, located at the frame rail, may have been installed incorrectly on certain Western Star 49X and 47X trucks.

Brake lights may not light during automatic braking

Recall 24V668Sep 10, 202416,890 vehicles affected

Certain heavy trucks may have a software problem in which the brake lights do not illuminate when the automatic emergency braking system applies the brakes on its own.

Brakes May Pull to One Side, Risking a Crash

Recall 23V073Feb 10, 202370,167 vehicles affected

Corroded front brake modulator valves can cause the vehicle to pull toward one side when the brakes are applied by Electronic Stability Control or Roll Stability Control.

Brakes May Pull to One Side During Adaptive Cruise Braking

Recall 22V817Nov 1, 2022219,390 vehicles affected

Corrosion can develop in the front-axle brake modulator valves on certain heavy trucks.

Steering Joint Bolt May Loosen, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 22V681Sep 12, 2022200 vehicles affected

The U-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may detach, which can cause a loss of steering control.

Hood Covers May Detach, Creating Road Hazard

Recall 22V654Aug 29, 20223,498 vehicles affected

Certain heavy-duty trucks have hood bezel covers that can come loose and detach from the vehicle while driving.

Hood air intake cover can detach, creating road hazard

Recall 22V227Apr 7, 20222,284 vehicles affected

A stainless steel cover on the side air intake of the hood may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 21V965Dec 13, 20212,843 vehicles affected

Certain diesel trucks may have fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six that can fatigue and crack over time.

2022 Western Star 47X questions

Does the 2022 Western Star 47X have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2022 Western Star 47X: Battery Stud Can Short Circuit and Cause a Fire; Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners Can Cause Loss of Control; Battery Cable Stud May Cause Short Circuit and Fire; Brake lights may not light during automatic braking; Brakes May Pull to One Side, Risking a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Western Star 47X has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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