The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V348000·Announced 2023-05-16

Western Star 57X Recalled for Turn Signal Software Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2023 Western Star 57X vehicles because interior turn signals may flash too quickly, potentially masking burnt-out exterior bulbs and increasing crash risk.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a nonfunctioning exterior turn signal increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 57X vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the interior turn signals may flash too quickly and fail to align with the exterior turn signal flashing. Because the interior signals flash too rapidly, they may not change their flash rate to alert the driver when an exterior turn signal bulb is burnt out. Consequently, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will update the turn signal indicator software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
WESTERN STAR 57X
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
47

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 (1)

  • 57X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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