WESTERN STAR 2022-2023: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

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, whi…

Recall #: 22V299000

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Western Star recalled Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 47X and 2….

WESTERN STAR 2022-2023: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER was recalled by Western Star in May 4, 2022. Reason: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 47X and 2022-2023 49X Western…. Remedy: Dealers will be inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of cha…. Verify recall #22V299000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Western Star issued this NHTSA recall-Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 47X and 2022-2023 49X Western….

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agency class: May 4, 2022
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #22V299000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	22V299000
Date reported	May 4, 2022
Date initiated	May 4, 2022
Recalling firm	Western Star
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Dealers will be inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were ma…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on May 4, 2022. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 22V299000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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