Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2022 Western Star 49X trucks with a loose stainless steel air intake cover that could detach and cause crashes. Owners must contact DTNA for free replacement.
A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022 Western Star 49X trucks because a side air intake cover may loosen and detach, increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles sold between 2020 and 2023 with specific air intake designs.
The stainless steel cover on the side air intake can loosen and detach from the vehicle. If it becomes detached, it may cause a road hazard and increase crash risk during normal driving.
Owners of 2020-2023 Western Star 49X trucks with side air intakes on the hood are most at risk. Drivers using these vehicles should check if their air intake cover is loose.
Check if your Western Star 49X truck (2020-2023 model) has a side air intake on the hood. The recall covers vehicles with a stainless steel cover that may loosen and detach.
Call 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free replacement of the air intake cover.
Dealers will replace the stainless steel cover at no cost once you contact DTNA.
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.
The stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
Your Western Star 49X truck (2020-2023 model) with a side air intake on the hood is affected if the stainless steel cover may loosen and detach.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for replacement; owners can contact DTNA for free replacement at any time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Western Star to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V227000 — Western Star Western Star Hello, I own a Western Star that is covered by recall 22V227000 from Western Star. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
