The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V299000·Announced 2022-04-05

Western Star 47X and 49X trucks recall for brake caliper safety

Brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen or detach on certain 2022-2023 Western Star 47X and 49X trucks, reducing brake performance. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle safety defect in a critical brake system component with potential to cause crashes. However, no actual injuries or deaths have been reported, placing it at Score 3: risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 47X and 2022-2023 Western Star 49X trucks. The caliper mounting bolts in the brake system may loosen and detach, which can reduce brake performance.

Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash. Affected owners received notification letters in July 2022.

This recall affects approximately 15 vehicles. Owners should contact their Western Star dealer or call Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to have the brake caliper mounting bolts inspected and tightened at no charge. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2023 WESTERN STAR 47X
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
  • loose-fasteners
  • brake-loss-risk
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 47X
  • 49X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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