2021–2023 Western Star 47X, 2020–2023 Western Star 49X, 2021–2022 Western Star 57X Recall: Stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from…
NHTSA campaign 22V227000 · Structure · filed Apr 7, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 47X | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Western Star | 49X | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Western Star | 57X | 2021, 2022 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V227000 (manufacturer number FL-925). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.