The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V654000·Announced 2024-05-08

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

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
2022 WESTERN STAR 47X
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
  • hood-detachment
  • road-hazard
  • crash-risk
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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