Western Star 47X and 49X commercial trucks recalled for detaching hood bezel covers
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020-2023 Western Star 47X and 49X commercial trucks because hood bezel covers may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Approximately 3,498 vehicles are affected.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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: Structural vehicle defect (hood bezel detachment) presenting risk of road hazard and potential crash. No injuries or deaths reported. Meets criteria for High severity as a risk-of-harm product with no reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Western Star 47X and 49X commercial trucks due to a defect in the hood bezel covers.
The hood bezel covers on affected vehicles may detach. Detached hood bezel covers can become a road hazard and increase the risk of crashes.
DTNA began notifying owners by mail on May 26, 2023. The remedy is free: dealers will inspect and install rivets on the hood bezel covers as necessary. To schedule your inspection and repair, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. You may 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
- WESTERN STAR 47X, 49X
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 3,498
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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