Structure: bodyRecall 22V-227 · Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 22V-227 covers 2,284 Western Star vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V227000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.