Western Star 49X, 47X: Structure

Affects Western Star 49X, 47X · 2020–2023 — about 893 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain trucks, the stainless steel cover for the side air-intake on the hood may not be properly attached. As a result, the intake cover could detach from the truck while driving. Safety Risk: An air-intake cover that detaches from the truck could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people, and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the side air-intake cover on the hood.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational