NHTSA Recall 22V227000: Body (structure)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,284 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Western Star 47X.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V227000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-925 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | April 7, 2022 |
| Owner notification | August 8, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V227000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Western Star 47X | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Western Star 49X | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Western Star 57X | 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.