Western Star 47X, 49X (2022-2023): Service brakes, air
Recall 22V299000 · May 4, 2022 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
15
vehicles affected
15
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V299000
- Date
- May 4, 2022
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 15
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Disc > Caliper
- Model years
- 2022-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 47X and 2022-2023 49X Western Star vehicles. The caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can reduce brake performance.
What can happen
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 47X | 2023 |
| Western Star | 49X | 2022-2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V299000?
2 models: Western Star 47X (2023), Western Star 49X (2022-2023), about 15 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V299000?
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.
What can happen?
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.