Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2022 Western Star 49X trucks with potential brake performance issues. Owners must have caliper mounting bolts inspected and tightened by dealers.
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling specific 2022 Western Star 49X trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, reducing brake performance. This could increase crash risk during normal driving.
The caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach during normal operation. This reduces brake performance, which could lead to a crash if the vehicle stops suddenly or needs to brake hard.
Owners of 2022 Western Star 49X trucks are affected. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential brake failure.
Check if your truck is a 2022 Western Star 49X model. The recall was announced in July 2022 with owner notification letters mailed to affected owners.
Dealers will inspect and tighten caliper mounting bolts at no cost to address the potential issue.
Owner notification letters were mailed to affected owners on July 1, 2022.
Dealers will be inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-930.
The caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, reducing brake performance and increasing crash risk.
Your truck is affected if it is a 2022 Western Star 49X model, as the recall covers specific years and models.
Dealers will inspect and tighten caliper mounting bolts at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2022.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Western Star to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V299000 — Western Star Western Star Hello, I own a Western Star that is covered by recall 22V299000 from Western Star. The official recall notice states: Dealers will be inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-930. 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
