WESTERN STAR 49X (2022) recall — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2020-2023 Western Star 49X vehicles with possible detached hood bezel covers that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact DTNA for free inspection and rivet installation.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020-2023 Western Star 49X trucks because hood bezel covers may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles sold between 2020 and 2023. The remedy involves dealers inspecting and installing rivets if needed at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81192-western-star-49x-2022-recall-detached-hood-bezel-covers-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81192-western-star-49x-2022-recall-detached-hood-bezel-covers-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V654000
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“Western Star 49X (2022) Recall: Detached Hood Bezel Covers Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81192-western-star-49x-2022-recall-detached-hood-bezel-covers-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V654000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V654000).
Why it’s dangerous
Hood bezel covers on these trucks can detach while driving, creating a road hazard that might cause a crash. This happens because the covers are not securely attached in some models.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2023 Western Star 49X trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face increased crash risk due to potential hood bezel cover detachment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Western Star 49X truck was manufactured between 2020 and 2023. The recall covers specific models that may have detached hood bezel covers.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get your vehicle inspected and have rivets installed if needed.
Get Free Inspection
Dealers will inspect your hood bezel covers and install rivets if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and install rivets on the hood bezel covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-951.
Questions people ask
Why is my Western Star 49X being recalled?
Hood bezel covers on these trucks may detach while driving, creating a road hazard that could increase crash risk.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your truck is affected if it was manufactured between 2020 and 2023 and is a Western Star 49X model.
What should I do if my truck is affected?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to get your vehicle inspected and have rivets installed if needed.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V654000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 22V654000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and install rivets on the hood bezel covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-951. 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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V654000 (August 29, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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