Western Star recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 49X and 2021 Western Star 47X vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
What could happen
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-926.
Vehicles covered
- Western Star 47X 2021
- Western Star 49X 2020–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V230000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 8, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jun 6, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 689
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-926
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Western Star recall: Electrical system Feb 11, 2026
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Suspension Nov 4, 2025
- Fccc / Freightliner / Thomas Built Buses and more recall: Steering Sep 11, 2025
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Service brakes, air Sep 11, 2025
- Western Star recall: Electrical system Jun 23, 2025
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Exterior lighting Mar 25, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.